Expectations for V for Vendetta
I chose the book V for Vendetta because to begin with, I collect masks. Now, while this is all but irrelevant, I was fascinated by the use of the Guy Fawkes mask in the movie. It was used more as a symbol than a mask, and this caught my interest. Having seen the movie myself, I also wish to compare the two. I have never read a book that wasn’t better than its movie, and the movie of V for Vendetta was incredible. Additionally, I find that books dealing with futuristic, oppressive governments are simply fascinating. Books such as this always make me think hard on the potential course governments. 1984 by George Orwell is an excellent example, and while V for Vendetta is a bit more unlikely, it still outlines a potetial future. All in all, I think that this book is going to be far better than the movie.
As for my expecta they are extremely high. Not only have I seen the movie, but the book has been highly recommended. Another thing that excites my interest is the fact that V for Vendetta is a graphic novel. Truth be told, I have never read a graphic novel, and I can only think that it will improve the quality of the book. I also have not read anything in depth on the Gunpowder Plot. A man by the name of Guy Fawkes tried to blow up parliment with barrels of gunpowder. That is about all I know on the subject. Reading this book is gonna be awesome. Even better than comics…
…well, exept for the green lantern…
October 24th, 2006 at 6:28 pm
I too am reading “V for Vendetta” and so far have found it to be fantastic. I have never read a book that was not better than the film, and I hope that this will keep this true. I have found that there were many things in the book that should have been included in the movie, and would have improved the quality of the movie, such as Lewis Prothero collecting dolls, or Evey being an aspiring prostitute. The fact that this is a graphic novel also caught my interest. I have never read a graphic novel, but this book has such incredible artwork as well as the writing that it is an irresistable combination. I also have high expectations for this book, and I hope that by reading it that I can gain a more in depth understanding of the film as well as the historical relevance of the event. Being from England myself I am greatly interested in learning about some of the things that molded England into what it is today.