This is an amazing Story of a Greek philosopher, Aristotle. One of the most famous around the world from his times and from any ancient era from Greece.
There is lot to learn from his life from this book which in itself an anthology of events in his life which were taken from multiple books to create such fine graphic book. I like memoirs & biographies of people who succeeded in their life and influence others as well in positive manner. There is so much about his personal as well as social life. How he spent days away from home to educate his surroundings and how he became important in Greece in the league of Socrates and Plato.
There is so much common in the learnings of Greeks that lined in with Indians so I do not want to mention that too much considering any controversies, but for facts, the theories that had been given in Greece at that time, were already recorded centuries back in Indian Vedic texts, which were religious as well as scientific. For Eg. Even when whole world believed the earth as a center of universe (back then it was like that not solar system, which in itself explains everything), we in India, found and worshipped Sun and always kept it in the center of Navgraha. Even when solar system was named, as is so, there were not complete discovery to westerners, of all 9 planets. However, we Indians worshipped all nine heavenly bodies already and basis on their movement our Hindu calendar formed, back then, since 7000BC. We always knew solar eclipses and didn’t allowed free movements but when NASA said so, all aligned. During an eclipse, Hindus considered themselves unclean; they bathe and offer prayers to ancestors. Nevertheless, they tagged us superstitious; however, for scientific facts only water can relieve from the bad rays, say, scattering of mesons. We knew all the time a difference between scattering and dispersion. In addition, an impact during that time of the sun’s rays which if not annihilate, scattered to affect deformities of childbirth in pregnant women.

One more thing that was lied here was that, Alexander who won whole Asia. For facts, Alexander never won India or any of her territories back then, be it Indonesia or Malaysia or Thailand, etc. and China and Russia too. So, why was he mentioned here so as the Conqueror of Asia?
I liked his OG concept of ‘Entelechy’ and ‘Four Causes’.
I really appreciate though the jokes and humour cast in this graphic biopic book. Some are hilarious. If not to be taken as misogynistic, I would love to quote from book “ONE WOMAN WASN’T ENOUGH FOR YOU! OH, YOU SCULPTORS!” and “YOU KNOW, IF | HAD TO PAINT THEM, |’D SHOW PLATO POINTING AT THE SKY AND ARISTOTLE AT THE EARTH!” and “WE HAVE MISTRESSES FOR PLEASURE, CONCUBINES FOR DAILY LIFE, AND WIVES TO RUN THE HOUSEHOLD AND TO GIVE US CHILDREN.”

To be all enough to give me good time reading it, I would like to rate it 4.0/5.0

An informative historical graphic novel about Aristotle's life as a philosopher. I really enjoyed this though it was a bit dense at times. Well drawn, well written. As a Greek person who has not done history or philosophy in a while, it was a good re-introduction.

<i>I was provided with a complimentary ARC of this graphic novel by Europe Comics via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, which I leave voluntarily</i>.

Thank you to Netgalley, Europe Comics, and the authors (Tasso Apostolidis) and illustrator (Alexis Papadatos) for a copy of this book! All opinions are my own.

Aristotle is a graphic novel biography that highlights Aristotle’s life through experiences and the people close to him. Told from the point of view of Theophrastus, Aristotle’s student, close friend, and successor, this novel highlights how Aristotle became a well-known philosopher.

I picked this up because I enjoy reading ancient history and texts. The graphic novel format made the narrative about Aristotle’s life all the more enjoyable. The art style and color palette were nice additions that helped to improve the storytelling. This book also takes the opportunity to go over some of Aristotle’s ideas. Sometimes I found these interjections helpful, and other times I found them to interrupt the narrative. Overall, this was an interesting read that would be good for those interested in ancient history or philosophy.

“Aristotle: Part 1“ by Tassos Apostolidis, with illustrations by Alecos. Papadatos is a graphic novel that tells the story of the famous Greek philosopher.

The story is told in flashback by Theophrastus, the great botanist. Along the way, we learn about fourth Century Greece, we meet Plato, and also meet Alexander before he was great. We see Aristotle struggle with the times he lives in and discover the changes he made to it with his constant curiosity. We are also given a pretty in-depth overview of Aristotle’s many ideas and philosophies.

I really enjoyed this book. There’s a lot of text, but it felt like it needed to be there. The art is pretty great and adds a humorous touch to the story that is told.

A nice graphic novel, with pretty art that travels the reader to the way of thinking and the philosophy of Aristotle. I believe it's a great way for younger (and older) kids to learn more about this part of history.

So happy to have discovered a comic about Greek personalities of antiquity by Greek creators ! The way I practically lunged onto this when I saw who created it... pathetic. But I will admit to being desperate at this point. And despite Aristotle being a pretty wordy educational biography about the eponymous philosopher, more non-fiction than fiction, I appreciated this approach of teaching the theories of abstract thinking. It's not a woke book, but it's Greek at least.

Recently I have been more and more interested in philosophy and particularly ancient Greeks so this was perfect for me. A simple story to get the background of Aristotle's life and the Academy where he studied, as well as some of his theories and teachings.

I struggled a bit with this book, my screenreader didn't seem to want to read the panels in order and without it the amount of text, and the size of the text on an ipad, made it a bit hard going (I'm ND and use a screen reader to help process the context faster than just reading with my eyes does)

That said, it was an interesting book, I think you'd struggle to read the text on a smaller screen, but if you're happy to zoom in/out or have the physical book, and an interest in philosophy, this is a great find.

Lovely drawings and layout


I received an advance copy for free from NetGalley, on the expectation that I would provide an honest review.

Not a huge fan. I DNF'd. The volume of information being communicated doesn't feel like it fits this medium. I was hoping for an easier read, considering the style. A more traditional format would be easier for processing this much information.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Aristotle Part 1 is a very informative graphic novel about the famous philosopher Aristotle. I loved the colours used within this book and felt they brought the feeling of the time period to life. The book is mainly about Aristotle and his life, and I found this interesting and intriguing to read about. The only downfall this book had for me personally was that the author put too much information and text onto some of the pages which drew my attention away slightly and became very heavy to read for a graphic novel. I will be applying for part 2 if it comes on netgalley, though, as I'm intrigued as to where the 2nd part will take me.

I found myself having mixed feelings while reading this one.
I have to say I'm not a huge fan of history in general but I love philosophy.
So when I found this title on Netgalley I was really curious to see what the author did to mix these two elements.
Unfortunately, I found a super interesting read regarding Aristotle's life, that was interrupted with too many heavy texted pages. When I started to see pages and pages packed with history material, I found myself losing attention here and there.

I appreciated a lot that the author wanted to put as many infos as possibile, but for me it didn't work out. I liked the main Aristotle's life part of the book and didn't like all those texted pages that were slowing the pace a lot.

Because of this, I have mixed feelings for this.

I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of "Aristotle Part 1" through Netgalley, and I have to say, I was thoroughly impressed with this graphic novel. The story follows Aristotle, a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

The artwork in this graphic novel is stunning, with beautifully rendered landscapes and expressive character designs. The writing is equally strong, with well-developed characters and a compelling narrative that kept me engaged from start to finish. I particularly enjoyed the philosophical themes that were woven into the story, which added an extra layer of depth and meaning.

My only complaint is that the story felt a bit rushed in places, with certain plot points and character developments happening too quickly. However, this is a minor quibble, and overall, I would highly recommend "Aristotle Part 1" to anyone who enjoys graphic novels, coming-of-age stories, or philosophical musings. It's a powerful and thought-provoking work that left me eager for the next installment. 4/5 stars.

This was a very interesting and informative read, complete with a stylised and expressive art style. I liked the use of a restricted colour palette as well as the distinctively designed characters. This graphic novel is part one of two, which I didn’t realise until the end, though it stands alone well enough. Generally enjoyable, though there are several pages that are very text-heavy which slows the pacing a bit.

A history/philosophy/biography lesson turned really quite well into a graphic novel, but a dry history/etc you really have to be in the mood for, if not so interested in that you know it all already.

Picking up on two current areas of interest: Philosophy and Graphic Novels, the recently released “Aristotle Part 1: The Early Years” was a great find. Written and illustrated by Tassos Apostolidis & Alecos Papadatos, this telling of the first part of Aristotle’s life was accessible and enjoyable. Peppered with facts about Ancient Greece, its geography, history, and culture, this was as educational as it was entertaining. Aristotle proposed many theories about the world around him and had an insatiable need to understand existence through form and function. Inspired by Socrates and by his mentor, Plato, Aristotle lived an intellectualy fulfilling life, mired as it was in the shadows of political strife and intrigue. Illustrations are generally in a classic cell-form, featuring detailed drawings including well-defined characters and setting; these are complemented by informative mapping and dynamic situations that help to illustrate Aristotle’s theories. A great read! I’m looking forward to reading Part 2.

In school philosophy, in particularly Greek philosophy, has always fascinated me so how could I miss this reading on Aristotle?
It was definitely an interesting read that I could also call a little educational graphic novel: in fact inside you will find not only the events of Aristotle's life and his teachings,but also some of the most important events in Greek history.

✨in conclusion it was a really nice,graphically relaxing and very interesting read...and that is exactly why I recommend it to you and why I can't wait to read the sequel!
Least, I want to thank netgalley and the publisher for the copy!

This was an informative and interesting overview about a figure whom I have long yearned to learn more about. A great addition to the available resources on Aristotle.

You study Aristotle's philosophical works and life but it's the first time I read a graphic novel about him and I found it fascinating.
I hoped there's going to be more because it ends with a sort of cliffhanger.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

it was interesting reading about aristotle’s life and his friends. it’s a great read if you like history and philosophers

thanks to netgalley and Europe Comics for a copy of this book.

This is a great book for everyone who wants to learn more about the life and philosophy of the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle in a fun and relaxing way! As it is a comic book, it can also be a perfect introduction of Ancient Greek philosophy to early teens. I can totally see this series appearing on the shelves of school libraries!
While I know that it is only the first part of a series, I think the story is a bit too short for one book. All in all, I love this book and would definitely read the coming volumes.