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Locke & Key 1: Welcome to Lovecraft (edition 2008)

by Joe Hill (Autore), Gabriel Rodríguez (Illustratore)

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Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (Heart-Shaped Box) creates an all-new story of dark fantasy and wonder: Locke and Key. Written by Hill and featuring astounding artwork from Gabriel Rodriguez, Locke and Key tells of Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them... and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all...

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Member:JohnNienart
Title:Locke & Key 1: Welcome to Lovecraft
Authors:Joe Hill (Autore)
Other authors:Gabriel Rodríguez (Illustratore)
Info:Idea & Design Works Llc (2008), Edition: 01, 158 pages
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Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft by Joe Hill (Author)

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I did not expect to become so fiercely attached to the members of the Locke family so quickly, but here we are. Volume 1 acknowledges each family member’s traumatic past while still diving right into the intrigue of their new adventures in the compelling, creepy realm of Keyhouse. ( )
  alicatrasi | Nov 28, 2024 |
RECENSIONE A CURA DEL BLOG "GLI OCCHI DEL LUPO" - Pamela Perretta

Quando Rendell Locke viene assassinato senza un apparente motivo, la sua famiglia decide di trasferirsi a Key House, proprietà che appartiene ai Locke da diverse generazioni. Qui Nina insieme ai suoi tre figli spera di poter ricominciare una nuova vita lasciandosi alle spalle il passato, ma il destino sembra avere altri progetti per loro.
Key House, infatti, non si chiama così per caso: deve il suo nome ad una serie di chiavi magiche che sono nascoste tra le mura della proprietà. Tyler, Kinsey e Body iniziano pian piano a trovare tutte le chiavi scoprendone i poteri, tanto pericolosi quanto affascinanti, ma ignorano che, involontariamente, insieme alle chiavi hanno risvegliato un’entità assetata di vendetta che farà di tutto pur di averle!

“Locke & Key” è una serie di graphic novels composta dai seguenti volumi:
Locke & Key vol. 1 – Benvenuti a Lovecraft;
Locke & Key vol. 2 – Giochi mentali;
Locke & Key vol. 3 – La Corona delle Ombre;
Locke & Key vol. 4 – Le Chiavi del Regno;
Locke & Key vol. 5 – Ingranaggi;
Locke & Key vol. 6 – Alpha e Omega;
Locke & Key vol. 7 Cielo e Terra (special).

La storia che Hill ha ideato è molto visionaria, come ci si aspetterebbe (giustamente) dal degno figlio di Stephen King!

La trama è complessa e viene sviluppata molto bene nel corso dei sei volumi (il settimo libro è un racconto special), incatenando il lettore già dalle prime pagine.

Joe Hill è riuscito a costruire un mondo tutto suo, in cui la realtà ha molte più sfaccettature di quelle che siamo abituati a vedere nelle storie fantasy e soprannaturali.
I disegni sono fatti molto bene, per brevi tratti sono loro, infatti, a raccontare pezzi di storia al posto delle parole.

Con “Locke & Key” si sogna, si sta col fiato sospeso, ci si incuriosisce, si spera, ci si spaventa. E’ un ottimo modo per evadere dalla realtà in un mondo tutto nuovo, con i suoi misteri, le sue stranezze, i suoi pericoli e la sua fantasia.
Decisamente una lettura consigliata. ( )
  DottoressaBiotech | Nov 24, 2024 |
Freaking fantastic! All the elements in a graphic novel that I love. Fantastic art, freaky story, and enough blood, guts and gore to satisfy horror enthusiasts. I love the Locke family! I just wished they would LISTEN to Bode! Geez. On to Vol. 2. ( )
  Jennaray7 | Nov 22, 2024 |
Quick Thoughts
1. There was a lot of jumping around. I got easily confused.
2. The villain is especially creepy.
3. Not sure how I'm feeling about the characters. There was a lot going on.
4. Tons of plot.
5. Still excited to read the next one. ( )
  chelssicle | Nov 14, 2024 |
Full review: https://wanderinglectiophile.wordpress.com/2018/03/21/review-locke-key-by-joe-hi...

This story is dark and oh so interesting, my friends. If you like a good horror-meets-fantasy story then definitely give them a go.

The plot line of this series is SUPERB. It’s so full of depth and intrigue that you get to experience that total submersion feeling.
I love the premise of a house built on mystery and danger that just so happens to give you the keys to even more mystery and danger. Such a unique story. My only critique is that I would have liked to have been completely caught of guard my some surprising plot twist, that would have really made the whole story perfect.

….How does one critique or comment on the writing of a graphic novel?? *strokes chin with thumb and index finger* I’m honestly not sure since most of the “writing” occurs in speech bubbles and such. It’s hard to say much about the writing by itself, but perhaps the speech bubbles, art/drawing, and the plot can be commented on together?? (If you have a recommendation on this, please share your methods.) I did not feel like these three elements left me wanting or confused about what was going on in this story. So In a way, I guess that means the “writing” was good? Yes. I’m going to go with that. *nods head once* The artwork/drawing is good, but has a gritty, unpolished feel to it. Which, upon reflection, works really well with the story.

The only reason I didn’t give them a five star rating was because there are little things that I wish were just a tad different. That, and I usually don’t give out five star ratings unless I feel an obsessive love for the book receiving said rating. I love these books, but not in an obsessive kinda way. ( )
  RochelleJones | Apr 5, 2024 |
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There are so many comics published these days that it's impossible to keep up on them all—not to mention, who can afford to? But there are shining examples of the genre that shouldn't be missed and this is one... I don't want to tell you too much because the joy of inventive series such as this is in your discovery of each new marvel and danger. Let me just say that Hill never goes exactly where you think he will, and therein lies much of the pleasure.
 

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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Hill, JoeAuthorprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Rodriguez, GabrielIllustratormain authorall editionsconfirmed
Crais, RobertIntroductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Fotos, JayColoristsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Robbins, RobbieLetterersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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For Tabitha Jane King:

Literary locksmith, mother, friend. Love you.
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