![]() There are a few points where the stylization of the artwork starts to get out of hand-the bit where the vampires take over the Fevre Dream starts going a bit crazy with awkward poses and wild hair-but overall, it looks good. I'm not familiar with the original novel, but this adaptation was compelling enough that I assume it's a good and accurate version. ![]() Martin's take on vampires is slightly different from the norm, less supernatural and more superpredator. ![]() Captain Marsh is an amazing character, worth the price of the book all by himself. ![]() The historical details seem to be well researched, and the whole era comes alive. What makes this graphic novel good is that it's not just about vampires, but about people, and about a time in US history when riverboats were the cutting edge in transportation. One could stock a large-ish bookstore with only vampire books. And who casually mentions having known Lord Byron personally. Who only comes out of his cabin after dark. York frequently has them stop at various points while he goes ashore on obscure errands, and Abner begins to wonder about his mysterious benefactor. Abner's dream is realized with the construction of the Fevre Dream, and they set out to make her reputation on a trip from St. He finds a backer in Joshua York, and they become partners. So, Abner Marsh is a riverboat captain who dreams of building the fastest boat on the Mississippi River. ![]() What's that, you say? You need to know more? Sheesh. ![]()
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