Post by richardvasseur on Mar 4, 2018 19:13:15 GMT
Title: Breaking The Ten Vol. 1 (GN)
Publisher: NBM
Writer: Sean Michael Wilson
Artist: Michiru Morikawa
Price: $ 12.99 US, $ 17.99 Can
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: www.nbmpublishing.com
Comments: The book starts off with a brief explanation of what is going on and this will be very helpful as you read the book.
"Chapter 1" A man has lost his wife and son. We see how upset and angry he is over it. Then David meets two people Mr. Black and Mr. White. We see David grieving. You begin to feel the terrible loss he has suffered.
"Chapter 2" David to get even with God or to try to get his attention plans to break commandments until God notices him. Coveting his neighbor's wife is next. She is a cute looking thing. David is out to insult God, to do anything to get his attention to see if he really exists.
"Chapter 3" Mr. White and Mr. Black go back and forth arguing about religion. David basically just listens to them bickering. He does have his plan that he is sticking to. Exactly who these two Mr.'s are is not explained, you might think they are angels but them the way they talk they seem more like humans. It is a mystery.
"Chapter 4" David breaks another commandment and starts an all out riot. He is on a role. He is focused and nothing is going to change that. Mr. White and Mr. Black provide some comic relief. David's character is one that so many of us can identify with, anyone who has suffered a lose certainly can.
"Chapter 5" In this chapter David is really going all out as he is turning evil. David visits the site of his wife and son's gravestones and you will find your heart breaking for this man. He is reaching out for help but the one he wants it from does not answer.
This graphic novel touches on religion in a big way and our faith in it. David and his beliefs will hit home. He was just an ordinary guy enjoying life, love, family and then it all changed. The poor guy.
Title: Breaking The Ten Vol. 2 (GN)
Publisher: NBM
Writer: Sean Michael Wilson
Artist: Michiru Morikawa
Price: $ 12.99 US, $ 17.99 Can
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Website: www.nbmpublishing.com
Comments: "Chapter 1" David is still so grief stricken on his wife and son's deaths. David wants to confront God so he has a plan to do just that. David starts out so sure of himself than he thinks of his wife and he is not so sure. Would she approve of what he is doing?
"Chapter 2" David has two beings Mr. White and Mr. Black giving him advice. Who exactly they are is uncertain. An angle and a demon maybe? David is looking to break another commandment, You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
David goes to confession here and it turns violent. He is so focused on offending God that he cares about nothing else. He hopes to meet God in this way. David feels such pain and it is really brought across strongly. The art is black and white and shows off he emotions here. The art style is nice, simple with clear lines and the shading done just right.
"Chapter 3" Mr. White and Mr. Black are complete opposites yet they call each other friends.
David here does put another before God. He has a new number one God or Goddess. It may seem silly and even crazy but David does have a point to prove.
"Chapter 4" David just keeps breaking the commandments. Honor thy parents he breaks with a viciousness. David's grief will have you feeling sorry for him. He is hurting so much inside.
David does get a taste of what he wants maybe yet it is not enough. He wants more. Poor guy he has suffered so much and he can not find another way to help him get through this suffering.
"Chapter 5" David has broken all but the most serious of the commandments.
Mr. White and Mr. Black are certainly two characters that provide amusement.
David is set to go all the way as the excitement amps up. We see inside David's mind and we see his thoughts your heart will break for this man no one deserves to suffer as he has.
This is such a sad story. It has funny moments but the heart of it is David and the love he has for his wife and son. The poor man.
Richard Vasseur