From Hell by Alan Moore Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of From Hell
Book Review: AWESOME! The Best Graphic Novel I've ever read!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
A must for JTR Fans.I have been a long time JTR fan. I have read all the books and taken the JTR tour in London. As for Ripper-lit, nothing can compare to FROM HELL for both pure enjoyment and quality of research.!
FROM HELL blends in all the favorite conspiracy theories about Jack, coupled with some sci-fi stuff a la Harlan Ellison and Robert Bloch.
I can't wait for the film version with Johnny Depp, though I'm afraid it won't stand up to the novel since what makes it so good is the author's knowledge of historical details and Ripperania he displays in the narrative, coupled with how he uses them to craft a chilling, well-constructed convoluted tale of horror.
Clearly you will want to read this more than once
Book Review: Absolutely amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
I was absolutely amazed by the depth and quality of Alan Moore's FROM HELL. I've been reading graphic novels for a little over a year now, and in terms of subtlety, nuance, and overall storytelling, FROM HELL is head and shoulders above anything else I've read. I'm currently reading Moore's WATCHMEN, which also seems to be of equal quality.I've never experienced anything close to what FROM HELL delivers in the admittedly short time that I've been reading comics. Alan Moore writes with the ear of a novelist and the eye of a portraitist. He packs this well-researched story of the Jack the Ripper murders with a wide and observant representation of life.
This graphic novel isn't just a retelling of the facts of the Jack the Ripper case (though it does an extraordinary job of that). It takes it all to the next level, and examines the reasons for examining such things.
It's not so much a suspense story (you know who the killer is right from the beginning) but rather one of internal discovery. A fascinating work of art and work of literature that should be read by anyone who wants to see just what comics are capable of.
Book Review: Alan Moore aka History Professor
Summary: 4 Stars
Alan Moore might be famous for his Watchman series, but he outdoes himself with From Hell, his personal view on the Jack the Ripper murders. A dense read that is not for the squemish, From Hell depicts a London that is distinct but with suprisingly modern traits such as bumbling policeman, the power of the press and the public in the grip of terror. Alan Moore acts as history professor as well by offering an architectural overview of London filled with insightful analysis and insight that shows how much research he has put in this. He also gives the readers little bites of English history in the form of narration, quotes and footnotes that could inspire the reader to investigate some things himself. I only gave this four stars because although it is an interesting read, the dialogue and story do drag on at times. If you have some free time and are an Alan Moore fan, definitely pick this up, but be aware that this is definitely NC-17 material.Book Review: Alan Moore is GOD
Summary: 5 Stars
Only God can possess more intuition, more knowledge and more creativity than this illustrated novel writer. When you read this work you not only see it, you can smell the stink of east end London, taste the absinthe of the intellectuals and feel weight of history crushing you.It seldom gets better than this.
Book Review: Alan Moore's most complex, challenging, and inventive work
Summary: 5 Stars
From Hell is a literary tour de force, one of many from legendary comics scribe Alan Moore. From Hell tells the (deeply researched) story of Jack the Ripper, but it is so much more than that. Quite simply, it is a story of London--the city is the book's primary focus and it soon becomes a living, breathing character in the mind of the reader. The amount of thought, effort, and research put into this massive volume is quite astounding and a testament to Moore and artist Eddie Campbell's profound skill at their craft. From Hell, along with Watchmen, is Moore's greatest work and should be read by all. It is a wonder to behold, I'd even go so far as to call it life-changing.