Serenity, Vol. 2: Better Days
by Joss Whedon
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Author: Joss WhedonIllustrator: Brett Matthews
Illustrator: Will Conrad
Illustrator: Adam Hughes
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-09-26
ISBN: 1595821627
Number of pages: 80
Reading Level: Young Adult
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
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- ISBN13: 9781595821621
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Book Reviews of Serenity, Vol. 2: Better Days
Book Review: Enjoyable, not wow. Just think of it as a missing episode.
Summary: 4 Stars
In mourning for the just canceled Joss Whedon series, Dollhouse, I decided to pick up a copy of this graphic novel (well perhaps graphic novella as it isn't that long) extending Whedon's Firefly universe just a little more. This is an easy and fast read, and probably won't take you longer to consume than it would to watch one of the original TV episodes. (If you aren't familiar with Firefly or the movie Serenity, don't bother getting this; Better Days spends almost no time on "what has gone before." You don't need to read any of the other Firefly graphic novels, though.)
Is the story awesomely good? No. Is it enjoyable? Absolutely. If you're a Firefly fan, you'll enjoy the character's witty repartee, the plot twists (okay they aren't TOO twisty, since this happens somewhere in the timeline of Season 1), and the teeny insights into the characters' motivations. If it had been filmed as a TV episode, it probably wouldn't be your (or at least my) favorite episode. But I'm glad I spent the money on Better Days, particularly since it isn't that much money; it'd make a dandy stocking stuffer for any Firefly fan.
If you're looking for a seriously good Firefly wallow, however, I'd recommend you buy Firefly: The Official Companion first. It costs a little more, but reading the original scripts is a real hoot.
Summary of Serenity, Vol. 2: Better Days
Serenity: Better Days follows everyone's favorite space cowboys in a thrilling, action-packed adventure, where Mal and his crew take on a heist that promises a big payoff. But when one of Serenity's crew is taken captive and tortured, the gang must put their enduring differences aside and work together to save one of their own, even if it means losing the cash prize of a lifetime! Joss Whedon returns to the world of his blockbuster film Serenity, reuniting with Brett Matthews and Will Conrad, his collaborators on the bestselling 2005 series Those Left Behind.Popular Culture Books
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