This had a really interesting plot, and I liked it quite a bit. However, the story seemed to drag for me. I would definitely read other titles by this author though.

Golem by Lorenzo Ceccotti

3 stars

I would compare this graphic novel to 1984, but it’s set in Italy and this offers a very different setting to the usual American atmosphere that most dystopian stories focus on. This is also very nature oriented and focuses on the concept that a device with the ability to recycle matter into anything. This device becomes a threat to capitalism and this in turn causes political problems within the society. I really enjoyed the symbolism Ceccotti focuses on and the art and the concepts are solid, but my biggest problem lies with the characters. They were hard to keep track of, which is not a good thing in a graphic novel because I should have an easier time of knowing who is who since I’m visually seeing the content. The problem is that this doesn’t really blow me away or strike me in any way. It’s very simple in structure, content, and it didn’t feel like anything new.


Art Scale: 3.5

Character Scale: 2

Plotastic Scale: 3

Cover Thoughts: Not a big fan of it.

Thank you, Netgalley and Magnetic Press, for providing me with this novel in exchange for an honest review.

'Golem' by Lorenzo Ceccotti is a 280 page story set in a dystopian future Italy. I found the story hard to follow, but the gorgeous art kept me turning pages.

The story takes place in a weird hyper-capitalistic Italy. It follows a young boy who is kidnapped. We meet a faction of people trying to rescue him. There are bright cityscapes full of advertising. There is weird product placement everywhere. People where strange gadgets over their faces that look like they have smartphones mashed up against their noses. There is a final big battle, and it kind of lost me along the way.

Regardless of the messy storyline, the art is just incredible. The artist is known as LRNZ paints beautiful eye candy. The art also holds some hidden icons and messages for the reader to discover. Hints are given at the end of the book as to what to look for.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Magnetic Press, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't order this one because I found the story too odd. I did enjoy the art, but ultimately my GN budget is too small to justify purchasing it.