Fray by Joss Whedon Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Fray
Book Review: Future Slayer
Summary: 5 Stars
Think Buffy's got issues? Think Faith's got attitude? They've got nothing on Fray . . . Sure she's got the skills, but she's got no watcher, no dreams of slayers past, the world's fallen apart and the poor and downtrodden are definitely not looking to Fray for salvation . . . Oh, and her mutant fish for a boss seems to be trying to get her killed, and her sister's out to put her behind bars (that's what happens when you're the best thief in town and your sisters a Law). Bad day, and it's only getting worse.
This was Joss Whedon's first foray into comics, and you wouldn't know it. The story and the dialogue are pure Whedon,through and through, and you'd never know that he hadn't been doing this all his life. Following this he went on to write four X-Men collections which are regarded as one of the best X-Men story arcs of the last few years. So if you're worried that his superbly talented voice just won't transition from screen to page, don't be.
For Buffy-lover's Fray is a breath of fresh air; a hard-bitten but sassy Slayer, doing what Slayers do best, in a perfectly dystopian future. If you've ever wanted to see what happens to vampire when you shoot it with a laser, here's you're chance.
Book Review: Graphic SF Reader
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a decent story, but nothing that exciting. Melaka Fray is a cross between Dark Angel, Faith and Tank Girl, if you want a comparison.
In the future, there are plenty of mutants, so vampires go less remarked on than they would if they wandered around in the current day.
She has no Watcher, except for a demon that turns up to tell her a few things. Apparently being born with a twin brother has done a few odd things.
Her sister is a cop, which also gives her grief, and the vampires are growing in nmumbers and organising.
Book Review: Great - even if you aren't a "Buffy" fan!
Summary: 5 Stars
All right, we know that all you Buffy fans love this book (hello, Joss Whedon is GOD and all that he does, is perfection). HOWEVER, if you are NOT a Buffy fan, or even a Joss Whedon fan - you will STILL love this!
Set well into the future - so far into the future, that mutations are a common thing (Melaka Fray's boss is a fish), and the concept of "vampire" has disappeared (they are now known as "lurks" - viewed by most as just another gang with the same weird mutation). Fray starts off as the perfect anti-hero. She has a smart mouth, proud to be a petty thief, and emotionally damaged by the death of her twin brother.
Ah...but that's when Joss works his magic. To those unfamiliar with his work, at this point, you are probably thinking "eh, this is trite. I've read books like this before", and you would be completely and absolutely wrong.
Smart, funny, with more plot twists then an old Chris Claremont story arc, this book will pull you in, and keep you guessing until the very last page (and then you'll scream "WHAT? That's IT??? Tell me there is a freakin' sequel!").
Oh yeah, and for those that tend to cry over a good story...keep a box of tissues next to you.
Book Review: Great artwork, interesting take on the Slayer storyline
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this book in part because Joss Whedon is the writer of this and is the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The storyline is set centuries after Buffy and is the story of a young slayer who is more like the Faith we know than Buffy.I found the setting to be depressing, if that is the future it's sure going to be miserable, but the artwork is great- and the story isn't too bad either.
Book Review: Great gritty science fiction
Summary: 5 Stars
For a long time I have have loved Joss Whedon's work, though I am no fan of the Buffy or Angel television shows. Joss has a tendency to mix a fantastic story with incredibly witty dialogue. In this particular work, I think he sets the bar high with a great plot--not the most original, but told very well--and fantastic character development and dialogue. The artwork is also nothing short of amazing. I thoroughly recommend this to anyone, sci-fi lover or not.