Humanoids
suealaska27
A fantastic story with awesome artwork. The writer has a brilliant idea and is incredibly creative in crafting such a compelling tale. I thoroughly enjoyed El Niño. Vera Mikhailov is a brave, strong, and empathetic heroine who proves both fascinating and deceptive. Her journey through Southeast Asia is packed with brutal hardships, crimes, and intense adventures. The twist that “El Niño” is actually her twin brother Kolya’s nickname adds even more intrigue.
Loved the illustrator’s art, sharp dialogues, and perfect pacing. Highly recommended!
suealaska27
I really didn’t expect this volume to take Vera Michailov all the way to Afghanistan—it definitely made the plot more intriguing. The story is getting more interesting, but I still don’t quite connect with Vera as a character. Her expressions feel very flat to me, like she only has one look. I rarely sense any anxiety, anger, or nervousness from her, which makes her feel a bit distant.
I also didn’t enjoy the part where she was invited to the buzkashi tournament. Even though it’s part of the tradition, using a calf carcass in the game felt quite disturbing and harsh. It came across as unnecessarily violent and disrespectful to the animal.
Ali’s death during the match was especially upsetting, particularly since it seemed intentional. That moment really hit hard. Still, I’m curious and looking forward to seeing how everything wraps up in the ending.
