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V for Vendetta (graphic novel)

148 Ratings: 3.5
The classic '80s comic book series later reprinted as a graphic novel, written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd, about a totalitarian England and a costumed freedom fighter/terrorist named V.

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Author: Alan Moore, David Lloyd
Genre: Superheroes, Comics & Graphic Novels, Dystopian, Political and Social Satire
Publisher: DC Comics, Warrior, Vertigo
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review by . July 06, 2010
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
   This is a great example of how our social structure has evolved to perhaps caution against an assumed caste.  The main character, V, was forced to undergo what is considered by today's standards ghastly and illegal experimentation that resulted in not his inability to adhere to social standards but integrate his self within them.  The book illustrates his personal efforts to undermine a corrupt and conspiratorial system in which the medical experiments performed on V result …
review by . July 01, 2010
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V for Vendetta is a 'whatif' scenario by grahic novel genius Alan Moore. The book takes place in London, England in a universe where after rioting a far right group which follows a fascist nordic ideology sweeps into power in London and does what any fascist political party would be expected to do - exercises complete control over the country and ruthlessly kill and maim with no regard for human life. The book starts in a human experimentation lab where people are used as test subjects with …
review by . July 12, 2010
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
I mean what can I say? Who doesn't like a story of totalitarian society along with a masked phantom terrorist who isn't really a terrorist but is actually trying to save the subdued and coerced culture? I know I do! However, V for Vendetta isn't one of the best. Don't get me wrong, everyone loves a good individualist story, being different never really goes out of style; but NOT being different from all the other  "I'm-different and-damn-proud-of-it" novels is …
Quick Tip by . July 15, 2010
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
Perfect Poetic Protest. This is an unique and great novel. You will never read something like V for Vendetta. Alan Moore shows how a person that we firstly take as lunatic actually is a real visionary.
Quick Tip by . July 13, 2010
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
I honestly found this book hard to follow. I spent much time confused.
Quick Tip by . July 12, 2010
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i have not a clue why i seem to be in love with this movie. i think the hero in this movie was also the viline. it showed just a little bit of weho i am.
Quick Tip by . July 08, 2010
full of hope and thruth in a world we are so close to living in
Quick Tip by . July 05, 2010
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
It pretty much goes Watchmen and then V for great Alan Moore.
Quick Tip by . July 04, 2010
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A modern day Count of Monte Cristo , wearing a Guy Fawlkes mask, gets his revenge on those and the country which betrays him
Quick Tip by . July 02, 2010
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After you read Watchmen, check this out.
Quick Tip by . July 02, 2010
posted in Speech Bubbles: Comics & Graphic Novels
While the film was about US, the book is about England. Whereas film ends with hope, book ends with total anarchy. It's one of the hardest comics I ever read, for its rich and hard to glance through. But I love V, think Evey is a strong character in this one, and Norsefire is much more complex. The plot? It's what happens when governments forget the power of people and try to take control. One man can change everything.
Quick Tip by . July 01, 2010
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
greatest and probably most popular cult series of all time. this was a verrryy interesting read. satyrical for a graphic novel. really made you think about underground politics, and extreme activism. also the reason for the whole "anon" movement that has been going on.
Quick Tip by . June 25, 2010
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I liked the movie, but it is clear that this is how the story is supposed to resolve. I love the message and the messenger all the same. Powerful.
Quick Tip by . June 22, 2010
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Beautifully written. If you loved the movie, read this and see how the story was actually supposed to go. Incredibly dynamic and anarchistic.
Quick Tip by . June 22, 2010
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Nailed it on this one and I loved the adaptation in the movie- while not faithful- very moving and well done
Quick Tip by . September 24, 2009
posted in Speech Bubbles: Comics & Graphic Novels
Before Watchmen, Alan Moore wrote this highly political masterpiece. He and David Lloyd created a story about anarchy vs. fascism. Awesome.
review by . January 21, 2006
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
All I want to add to the torrent of reviews already out on this--and well before the movie comes out--is that, if like me you're a fan of Orwellian dystopia, thoughtful considerations of personal responsibility within the context of a police state and those who allow such a situation to control them, and a challenging plotline, this is superb edification as well as cracking good entertainment. Moore & Lloyd stretch again the ability of their genre to deliver multiple storylines, overlapping or simultaneous …
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