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Un magistral space opera philosophique
XXVIIIe siècle de l'ère galactique. Afin d’éradiquer des conflits, les humains ont été regroupés par types de personnalités sur des planètes monocolores vouées à des fonctions uniques : la spiritualité, l'échange, la jouissance, la guerre, le travail, l'ordre et la créativité. Mais dans cet univers si parfait, une incompréhensible épidémie de stérilité se propage, condamnant inexorablement l’humanité dans un futur proche. Dans une salle d'audience, l’indolent Loth Lungren et la sensuelle Jezréel se croisent pour être jugés. L'une pour avoir refusé de s'adonner au sexe débridé et à la drogue, bien qu'affectée au monde de la jouissance, l'autre pour ne pas avoir rejoint sa garnison. Lourdement condamnés à l'issue d'un procès kafkaïen, ils tenteront d'échapper à cette galaxie névrotique...
Retrouvez, pour la première fois en intégrale, l’œuvre la plus personnelle de Richard Malka. Un conte spatial et philosophique illustré par le maître en la matière : Gimenez, le dessinateur mythique de La Caste des Méta-Barons.
XXVIIIe siècle de l'ère galactique. Afin d’éradiquer des conflits, les humains ont été regroupés par types de personnalités sur des planètes monocolores vouées à des fonctions uniques : la spiritualité, l'échange, la jouissance, la guerre, le travail, l'ordre et la créativité. Mais dans cet univers si parfait, une incompréhensible épidémie de stérilité se propage, condamnant inexorablement l’humanité dans un futur proche. Dans une salle d'audience, l’indolent Loth Lungren et la sensuelle Jezréel se croisent pour être jugés. L'une pour avoir refusé de s'adonner au sexe débridé et à la drogue, bien qu'affectée au monde de la jouissance, l'autre pour ne pas avoir rejoint sa garnison. Lourdement condamnés à l'issue d'un procès kafkaïen, ils tenteront d'échapper à cette galaxie névrotique...
Retrouvez, pour la première fois en intégrale, l’œuvre la plus personnelle de Richard Malka. Un conte spatial et philosophique illustré par le maître en la matière : Gimenez, le dessinateur mythique de La Caste des Méta-Barons.
157 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 2016
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Richard Malka
52 books23 followersRichard Malka is a French lawyer, comics writer and novelist.
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January 17, 2024
Lots of mix feelings about this one.
First off, let me start by saying that I love the concept. I love the world building. I love this idea where humans are divided in tribes (segments), and during the story we get glimpses of the benefits but also the consequences of that. It's certainly a topic that makes us think.
Now, even though the selling card for this book is the "segments" aspect of how humans live in this universe, that is just the context to set you up in the story. The story itself is not related to that. It's a different thing that I won't mention to avoid spoilers, and that is where part of my issues with this lies.
I wish the segments were a more central piece and that the plot would be more focused on that.
Regardless, that is just part of my issues. Overall, I felt the story was not very well structured. Some events were all over the place. The writing itself leaves a lot to desire. The writing didn't felt as one of someone that is experienced in writing comics, let's put it this way.
And all this is a big problem because the art deserved a better writing. The art is absolutely gorgeous and it's by far the best aspect of this book. Gimenez is a well known illustrator and I can see why. If it wasn't for the art itself, I don't think this book would be very relevant.
That said, if you like good art, this is still a worth read, and like I said, this universe concept is still very good, just not very well executed, in my opinion.
By the way, I just noticed that it took me almost 13 days to finish this read (between other reads). I think that says a lot of how enticing the writing is.
First off, let me start by saying that I love the concept. I love the world building. I love this idea where humans are divided in tribes (segments), and during the story we get glimpses of the benefits but also the consequences of that. It's certainly a topic that makes us think.
Now, even though the selling card for this book is the "segments" aspect of how humans live in this universe, that is just the context to set you up in the story. The story itself is not related to that. It's a different thing that I won't mention to avoid spoilers, and that is where part of my issues with this lies.
I wish the segments were a more central piece and that the plot would be more focused on that.
Regardless, that is just part of my issues. Overall, I felt the story was not very well structured. Some events were all over the place. The writing itself leaves a lot to desire. The writing didn't felt as one of someone that is experienced in writing comics, let's put it this way.
And all this is a big problem because the art deserved a better writing. The art is absolutely gorgeous and it's by far the best aspect of this book. Gimenez is a well known illustrator and I can see why. If it wasn't for the art itself, I don't think this book would be very relevant.
That said, if you like good art, this is still a worth read, and like I said, this universe concept is still very good, just not very well executed, in my opinion.
By the way, I just noticed that it took me almost 13 days to finish this read (between other reads). I think that says a lot of how enticing the writing is.
December 28, 2023
Não faz o meu estilo...
March 2, 2025
Este livro é de uma arte e de uma narrativa de ficção científica impressionantes. Só gostava que a última parte fosse mais extensa, soube-me a pouco. Mas muito bom!
December 27, 2023
Destaque para arte, a história tem ótimos conceitos mas a narrativa é um tanto truncada e prejudica a saga .
a edição integral da editora brasileira comix zone ESTÁ impecável
a edição integral da editora brasileira comix zone ESTÁ impecável
June 18, 2025
Artes magníficas e uma história interessante.
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