sawauthor@bookwyrm.social reviewed V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
Review of V for Vendetta
3 stars
Enjoyed the movie more.
Paperback, 286 pages
English language
Published April 7, 1989 by DC Comics.
V for Vendetta
4 stars
(4 reviews)
A powerful story about loss of freedom and individuality, V for Vendetta takes place in a totalitarian England following a devastating war that changed the face of the planet. In a world without political freedom, personal freedom and precious little faith in anything comes a mysterious man in a white porcelain mask who fights political oppressors through terrorism and seemingly absurd acts. It's a gripping tale of the blurred lines between ideological good and evil.
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4 stars
"People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people."
A government leader, obsessed with power, turning to fascism and white male power. Where have I seen that recently?
This is the description given of Adam Sutler, leader of England at the beginning of this tale. "He's completely single-minded, and has no regard for the political process. The more power he attains, the more obvious his zealotry, and the more aggressive his supporters become."
I greatly enjoyed this story, which I did not read when it first came out. In this color version, it is still quite difficult to tell some government flunkies apart. I also have not seen the movie, which many report to be even better than the book.
In conclusion, Alan Moore said it best in 2006. "I didn't want to tell people what to think, I just wanted to tell people …
"People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people."
A government leader, obsessed with power, turning to fascism and white male power. Where have I seen that recently?
This is the description given of Adam Sutler, leader of England at the beginning of this tale. "He's completely single-minded, and has no regard for the political process. The more power he attains, the more obvious his zealotry, and the more aggressive his supporters become."
I greatly enjoyed this story, which I did not read when it first came out. In this color version, it is still quite difficult to tell some government flunkies apart. I also have not seen the movie, which many report to be even better than the book.
In conclusion, Alan Moore said it best in 2006. "I didn't want to tell people what to think, I just wanted to tell people to think."
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