Not a favourite of mine. I didn’t enjoy the artwork nor the story but I did think the characters were gripping. This one wasn’t for me but I am sure there are plenty of readers who will enjoy it.

Whoa boy, this was dark. This is a collection of stories about these people and how they are interrelated, and it's so easy to see how the darkness ended up being inevitable. A lot of the storytelling was done through the graphic art, which was amazing. I kept wanting things to turn out differently because it was dark but it didn't seem fair. The people weren't likeable but I still wanted things to turn around for them. This is impressive storytelling. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.

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REBIRTH OF THE GANGSTER: A gritty, hard-hitting graphic novel that is the perfect advocate for the medium of GNs.
There is a thing I like to say about animation and comics/graphic novels: they are not genres, but mediums. Because they can tell any kind of story for any kind of audience. CJ Standal has certainly proven this with his graphic novel called REBIRTH OF THE GANGSTER
Telling the story of Marcus and Hunter, two people from different families whose lives get intertwined at some point, REBIRTH OF THE GANGSTER pulls absolutely no punches in its aim. Readers will laugh, cry, rage, and feel for the characters, as their saga of blood, crime, power and corruption unfolds. The art is really good in glorious black-and-white, and the story is decidedly mature. It reminds me of action/crime films in the 90s. I loved this! Ten outta five!

My thanks to the publisher, the author and NetGalley for the ARC. I had the good fortune of reading Act 1: Meet the Family as a review copy last year but had issues with the copy provided that was difficult to open. I am happy that the copy part had been addressed this time with this copy of the full story opening with ease and helping engage with the story.
This is a lovely mammoth volume with nice crisp black and white art. The cover page in color provide a lovely contrast. The stark lines looks clean, hard-hitting and fabulous. The story is dark and the characters are interesting. The story of Marcus and Hunter with their shared family histories and the familiar but dark crime drama unfolds with constant steadiness. There is a wonderful array of characters and some of them are worth investing in and are well written. Throughout the volume there is a thin laced humor that doesn't overwhelm the story.

The size of the volume is intimidating for a graphic novel but the stories are episodic and segregated which helps in working forward with the story.

Recommended.

I enjoyed it. Def different from what I normally read. I don’t think I can say it enough how much I enjoy it! Can’t wait to see where it goes

Absolutely spectacular. What a great story. Read like a movie! Great character development, twist and turns all around. Highly recommended.

Jumped into the story and I was stuck to the edge of my seat till I finished it. In the beginning, the artwork isn’t what I prefer but I eased into it. Every page is too packed for me, but the way it is full of suspense was enough. Still, it isn’t really what I thought I was going into.

Netgalley Review

Star Rating: ★★★☆☆

This is a very long intimidating read at first. I'm glad I read it, but it just wasn't my favorite. It follows the story of Marcus and Hunter and how's their lives weave together and have woven together their whole lives, unbeknownst to them. Its a crime drama and I thought it would be in my wheelhouse, but I guess it just wasn't for me. Like I said, It was a good book, I just don't think my enjoyment outweighed the time commitment involved.

Like always read it and decide for yourself!

I received a free ARC, and this review is voluntary

The basis of the story follows Marcus and Hunter, whose families share a history together, unbeknownst to them. More characters are introduced into the story as it unfolds, and we see the importance of their presence. It's a crime-drama, featuring an array of well written characters, with a compelling story.

The length upfront can seem like a lot, but each chapter is worth the read. It's suspenseful, and well worth the commitment.