By Jordan Mechner
Published by First Second
This book, set in France in 1307, stars a group of the Knights Templar attempting to “move” the Templar treasure during the trial of all Templars for heresy. This is made more difficult by the fact that they are being pursued by the army trying to arrest them and make them confess to location of the treasure, and their sins.
This book is good, no more no less. The art is most detailed when focused on buildings, and is strongest when showing large cities from a bird’s eye view. The illustrations of the characters are simpler but all differentiated, but their personalities kind of blurred together. The story is alright, with lots of action, but the characters aren’t well differentiated. They all are unique sure, but they don’t seem to have much character besides their shared trait of breaking rules for what they say is the common good. But for history, this book is worth the read; I liked the history lots! It is more adult than most graphic novel books for younger readers, with some mild swearing, a dark tone, and some nudity, so bear that in mind.
TLDR: 6/10
Should you get the book: for the historical parts yes, if you are a bit older
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