Hush, Hush : A Graphic Novel
Series: Hush, Hush Graphic Novel #1
Author(s): Becca Fitzpatrick, Jennyson Rosero
SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)
For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She”s never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch came along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment. But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora”s not sure who to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can”t decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel. For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen – and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life! This title also contains an exclusive, original story written especially for this book by the author. This bonus story tells what happens to the characters between Book 1 and Book 2 of this series and will only be available in this book.
Graphic Novels can be either an introductory to a series or a refresher on a series. At least, that is my thoughts on them when they are based on a novel in the Fiction world. I am a casual reader of these novels and usually only read them after I have read the regular series first.
This graphic novel was honestly the worst ones I have read. The artwork isn’t horrible as a whole, but it is such a contradiction to the original series and characters that obvious flaws are on every single page. Where one person is suppose to be dark haired, in the graphic novel this person is blonde. Where one person is suppose to be conservative, the graphic novel reveals seduction and tramp. I am a firm believer that if you are going to base a graphic novel on a series, keep the descriptions and details the same. It felt like the illustrator took what the characters are suppose to be and drew the complete opposite.
The only saving grace of this book was the cover. It had the dark and gritty feel of the original cover, but that is where it ended. This is definitely not a Graphic Novel that you want to use to form an opinion on the original work. This is one that you need to take it for what it is, but realize that it doesn’t stand up to the original work of fiction.
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