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colinlusk's review against another edition
3.0
I picked this up in a second hand shop on Charing Cross Road. It was interesting to see the source material for the series. Its not as fully fleshed out and doesn't have the tidy story arc. The characters are amoral, dysphoric monsters roaming around a landscape of equally dreadful people. Some of th best scenes and characters aren't there, and it doesn't have the same humour - it's just bleak and grim. But it has something. You can see why Netflix wanted to make a series out of it. It's a really original, twisted creation.
laurenleyendolibros's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
heyitstomduffy's review against another edition
2.0
Not the darkest thing I've ever read but this also just wasn't really for me.
katiej's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The End of the Fxxking World is a dark and unsettling graphic novel that follows two troubled teenagers, James and Alyssa, as they embark on a reckless road trip. James, a self-proclaimed sociopath, struggles with violent urges, while Alyssa is desperate to escape her dysfunctional home life. Together, they navigate a bleak and unpredictable world, making choices that spiral toward an inevitable and tragic conclusion.
Forsman’s minimalist, black-and-white artwork complements the stark, raw storytelling, evoking a sense of unease and detachment. The narrative is fragmented yet deeply affecting, capturing the loneliness, disillusionment, and desperate search for meaning that define its protagonists. While the story is often unsettling, it is also deeply human, offering a poignant exploration of trauma and alienation.
For fans of indie comics and gritty, character-driven stories, The End of the Fxxking World is a compelling, if haunting, read. Its brevity and simplicity enhance its emotional impact, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
sexy_carrotman's review against another edition
1.0
this is disappointing considering how much i loved the show
morbhen's review against another edition
2.0
I’m not appreciating this enough, but it’s based solely on enjoyment. It just wasn’t really my thing.
cestsibon's review against another edition
4.0
The Netflix series of this took me by surprise and left me in the deepest of feels and absolutely shook. It was that good. I absolutely loved it and got excited when i realized it was based on this graphic novel. Netflix really did a great job of bringing the vision of this book to life and foreal y'all need to read AND watch the tv show!