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Rivers of London Graphic Novels #5
Die Flüsse von London, Band 5: Fuchsgeschrei
Graphic Novels zur erfolgreichen Romanreihe. Neue Fälle für Star-Ermittler Peter Grant! Die russische Mafia will Rache für ihren ”Verrat” an der (Nacht) Hexe Varvara üben. Dazu heuern sie zahlreiche Schurken der magischen Londoner Unterwelt an. Die ehemalige sowjetische Zauberin steht jedoch unter dem Schutz von Londons ganz eigenem Zauberer-Polizisten Peter Grant … Detective Peter Grant! Um die Aufmerksamkeit von Peter und seinen Kollegen in eine andere Richtung zu lenken, wird die Tochter eines prominenten russischen Oligarchen von Unbekannten entführt …
115 pages, ebook
First published May 22, 2018
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Ben Aaronovitch
159 books13.4k followersBen Aaronovitch's career started with a bang writing for Doctor Who, subsided in the middle and then, as is traditional, a third act resurgence with the bestselling Rivers of London series.
Born and raised in London he says that he'll leave his home when they prise his city out of his cold dead fingers.
Born and raised in London he says that he'll leave his home when they prise his city out of his cold dead fingers.
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April 30, 2020
Given all the sly references to Abigail and the foxes in the Peter Grant books, I had my hopes up for the story of Cry Fox. Not, of course, for the graphics; I’m not wired that way. But I was hoping for a fun little side adventure of our favorite Junior Magician. Alas; no.
Cry Fox directly draws upon the events in the graphic novel Night Witch, and relies on a similar plot. Abigail is brought in through very naive actions which I felt didn’t fit for a generally skeptical teen. But okay, suspension of disbelief; perhaps she was trusting of talking animals. She’s not the direct target, so as this continued to evolve, it felt less and less like Abigail’s story. The Met and the Folly are brought into the case early on, for which I was thankful. I loathe that faffing about waiting for the police to catch up to nefarious events.
However, in a major eye-rolling plot twist--perhaps because someone in the writers’ room thought it might be ultra-metaphorical--we go from kidnapping to something even worse. I mean, I think it’s a little like Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: once a mind-blowing mystery/thriller concept has been done, it probably just doesn’t seem inventive anymore. Maybe kids now don’t grow up with the original short story in English class?
At any rate, the graphics were fine. I liked the people, and even liked Abigail's look, although in one picture I’ll note she definitely looked an older teen (making her naivetee even more questionable). The only one I had a bit of meh reaction to was Reynard, who looked a lot like the bastard child of Wolverine and a firecracker. He’s skanky enough that I felt like it’d be hard to see the allure he might have for a girl hanging around a spring fete.
The extras at the end–the bonus covers and the one-page ‘stories’ are fun. The longer piece on foxes, are a solid 'meh.' There’s a four page spread on the end on foxes in mythological literature, and then another academic-feeling three pages on Reynard as a trickster in French/English literature.
As a side note, with the exception of the talking fox, there is virtually no actual magic in this story. Additionally, it doesn’t flesh out Abigail’s character any further although Guhleed’s surprise appearance gives fans another chance to appreciate her skills.
Overall, the completionist in me is glad that I’ve read it, but the minimalist in me is underwhelmed enough that I’m not sure they deserve space. I’ve been seriously contemplating donating them all to the library system, as they don’t seem to have a copy.
Cry Fox directly draws upon the events in the graphic novel Night Witch, and relies on a similar plot. Abigail is brought in through very naive actions which I felt didn’t fit for a generally skeptical teen. But okay, suspension of disbelief; perhaps she was trusting of talking animals. She’s not the direct target, so as this continued to evolve, it felt less and less like Abigail’s story. The Met and the Folly are brought into the case early on, for which I was thankful. I loathe that faffing about waiting for the police to catch up to nefarious events.
However, in a major eye-rolling plot twist--perhaps because someone in the writers’ room thought it might be ultra-metaphorical--we go from kidnapping to something even worse. I mean, I think it’s a little like Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: once a mind-blowing mystery/thriller concept has been done, it probably just doesn’t seem inventive anymore. Maybe kids now don’t grow up with the original short story in English class?
At any rate, the graphics were fine. I liked the people, and even liked Abigail's look, although in one picture I’ll note she definitely looked an older teen (making her naivetee even more questionable). The only one I had a bit of meh reaction to was Reynard, who looked a lot like the bastard child of Wolverine and a firecracker. He’s skanky enough that I felt like it’d be hard to see the allure he might have for a girl hanging around a spring fete.
The extras at the end–the bonus covers and the one-page ‘stories’ are fun. The longer piece on foxes, are a solid 'meh.' There’s a four page spread on the end on foxes in mythological literature, and then another academic-feeling three pages on Reynard as a trickster in French/English literature.
As a side note, with the exception of the talking fox, there is virtually no actual magic in this story. Additionally, it doesn’t flesh out Abigail’s character any further although Guhleed’s surprise appearance gives fans another chance to appreciate her skills.
Overall, the completionist in me is glad that I’ve read it, but the minimalist in me is underwhelmed enough that I’m not sure they deserve space. I’ve been seriously contemplating donating them all to the library system, as they don’t seem to have a copy.
June 28, 2018
This is the next in the graphic novel instalments of the Rivers of London series (Peter Grant). The book does follow the series and in fact at the end of the book (where there are usually a number of extras including one shot strips and other details) there is a chronological history where both the books and the graphics are shown.
As a result there are details which are over looked (I would not say lost as that would imply you cannot enjoy this book without having read everything that went on before it) if you have not read everything before. However this is only a minor detail as the story quickly picks up and you are drawn in such that previous knowledge really is not needed.
The story carries on a pace you would come to expect from any of these books but especially the comic books. For me at least I think the artwork is a perfect reflection on how I both see the characters and how they react and interact with each other.
There is no much I can say about the story for fear of spoilers especially considering the books are so slim you do not have time (or space) for much else than getting down to the story line.
For me I love this series as it has both humour and action but most importantly of all I feel it has the most realistic (with in the confines of the story that is) and sympathetic portrayals of London in recent years. And have spent many a day wandering around the city discovering and then losing again great wonders I think you have to have a special gift to properly do it justice.
That said the series is starting to explore further afield than just the city and for me this is exploring so many more opportunities. As far as I can see this series (in both formats) is showing no signs of slowing down and I for one am looking forward to seeing what happens next.
As a result there are details which are over looked (I would not say lost as that would imply you cannot enjoy this book without having read everything that went on before it) if you have not read everything before. However this is only a minor detail as the story quickly picks up and you are drawn in such that previous knowledge really is not needed.
The story carries on a pace you would come to expect from any of these books but especially the comic books. For me at least I think the artwork is a perfect reflection on how I both see the characters and how they react and interact with each other.
There is no much I can say about the story for fear of spoilers especially considering the books are so slim you do not have time (or space) for much else than getting down to the story line.
For me I love this series as it has both humour and action but most importantly of all I feel it has the most realistic (with in the confines of the story that is) and sympathetic portrayals of London in recent years. And have spent many a day wandering around the city discovering and then losing again great wonders I think you have to have a special gift to properly do it justice.
That said the series is starting to explore further afield than just the city and for me this is exploring so many more opportunities. As far as I can see this series (in both formats) is showing no signs of slowing down and I for one am looking forward to seeing what happens next.
February 21, 2018
The RoL crew re-enact 'The Most Dangerous Game' with some talking foxes thrown in to hammer home the allegory. Entertaining enough until the next novel arrives.
May 6, 2018
Its good seeing Peter and co in another novel although very limited time with Peter in this one. Others appear as the main character. The story itself is pretty cliched and simple, nothing really original. Its been told a million times with different authors. Just waiting for November for the next real Novel in the series.
June 27, 2023
Ah, I would give this book a higher rafting if I could! We meet Abigail and the talking foxes of london in this graphic novel, and I loved it 😊
November 12, 2019
Unexpectedly good. Good story, good artwork, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Well, the story was ok-ish, really. The plot idea was actually a little lame. The telling of it was good though. Very good characterizations. Nicely done evil guys, too. I enjoyed the short stories at the end.
And my favourite part of the (nice, but standard) artwork was Abigail.
I might read more of this graphic novel spin-off of the Peter Grant novels, if I found them cheaply.
Well, the story was ok-ish, really. The plot idea was actually a little lame. The telling of it was good though. Very good characterizations. Nicely done evil guys, too. I enjoyed the short stories at the end.
And my favourite part of the (nice, but standard) artwork was Abigail.
I might read more of this graphic novel spin-off of the Peter Grant novels, if I found them cheaply.
June 4, 2018
The latest graphic novel in Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London series.
Characters from earlier graphic novel "Night Witch" appear, along with Abigail and that slimely little refugee from the hunt, Reynard Fossman.
I can't give an synopsis without given the plot away. It's a fairly simple plot, but executed with style and wit.
The little visual gifts are as delightful as ever. Reynard is watching "Basil Brush" on television... sweetly Basil's companion is clearly Mr Rodney, which is a lovely tribute as Rodney Bewes aka Mr Rodney died around the time Cry Fox was being done.
The "Tales From..." short panels are as delightful as ever, and the last page with everyone in fox onesies is hilarious. Nightingale on a horse dressed in a onesie has to be seen to be believed!
Characters from earlier graphic novel "Night Witch" appear, along with Abigail and that slimely little refugee from the hunt, Reynard Fossman.
I can't give an synopsis without given the plot away. It's a fairly simple plot, but executed with style and wit.
The little visual gifts are as delightful as ever. Reynard is watching "Basil Brush" on television... sweetly Basil's companion is clearly Mr Rodney, which is a lovely tribute as Rodney Bewes aka Mr Rodney died around the time Cry Fox was being done.
The "Tales From..." short panels are as delightful as ever, and the last page with everyone in fox onesies is hilarious. Nightingale on a horse dressed in a onesie has to be seen to be believed!
November 2, 2018
I may have lied a bit earlier. While I normally don't read graphic novels, or haven't in many years, something happened to me while I was reading the last few of these Rivers of London graphic novels. I started to get an itch. A very minor itch, but definitely something I haven't felt in ages.
No it wasn't a rash, per se. It was an urge. An urge that made me want to draw again. ...It's been so long since I've sat down and sketched for hours upon hours. You see, I create graphics for a living, so the love of drawing has been sucked out of me over the last nearly 20 years. But I felt it, this little tickle in my head, a little desire to pick up a pencil and a sketchbook and start again. Mind you it was a very slight tickle, like the whisper of an itch, but I don't think any of you can quite fully appreciate how much it meant to me to feel that of so very slight itch.
I've decided to read some other graphic novels for a time to see if I can get this itch to flare up into a full on infected inflammation of artistic creativity. Hmm... Sorry, that really was a terrible metaphor, but I started with itch, so...
No it wasn't a rash, per se. It was an urge. An urge that made me want to draw again. ...It's been so long since I've sat down and sketched for hours upon hours. You see, I create graphics for a living, so the love of drawing has been sucked out of me over the last nearly 20 years. But I felt it, this little tickle in my head, a little desire to pick up a pencil and a sketchbook and start again. Mind you it was a very slight tickle, like the whisper of an itch, but I don't think any of you can quite fully appreciate how much it meant to me to feel that of so very slight itch.
I've decided to read some other graphic novels for a time to see if I can get this itch to flare up into a full on infected inflammation of artistic creativity. Hmm... Sorry, that really was a terrible metaphor, but I started with itch, so...
July 19, 2020
An entertaining installment in the River’s of London graphic novel series. The kidnapping is a bit of a re-heat, and the hunting story is somewhat lame, but I did enjoy the foxes and the focus on Abigail and Guleed. I like. the world and the characters and the humor. This is not one of the best stories but it is still enjoyable.
July 6, 2018
Hm. Also ich bin etwas enttäuscht. Bis jetzt haben mir die Comics gefallen aber an diesem hier hab ich ein bisschen was auszusetzen. Und dabei würde ich es gerne mögen wollen, da es um Füchse geht.
Das beste an dem Band ist definitiv Abigail. Ich mag ihr Character Design und finde sie eh eine großartige Bereicherung für das Universum.
Aber es gab mir hier ein bisschen zu viel Damsel in Distress Thematik (Abigail und Guleed sind bad ass aber ganz alleine schaffen sie es doch nicht?). Der Plot war mir zu hektisch und wirr und erzählt. Super viele Dialoge waren nur Andeutungen, die man kaum verstand, aber die offensichtliche Auflösung musste 3 Mal explizit erklärt werden? Mir fehlte auch der typische Humor. Gut, das Thema war eher heftig aber trotzdem.
Außerdem, so viele Gefühle ich für Fuchsmythen habe und die Erwähnung von Kitsune gefeiert habe, den Exkurs über Füchse fand ich im Großen und Ganzen eher langweilig und hab ihn nicht mal zu Ende gelesen...
Aber ich möchte nochmal betonen: Abigail rockt!
Das beste an dem Band ist definitiv Abigail. Ich mag ihr Character Design und finde sie eh eine großartige Bereicherung für das Universum.
Aber es gab mir hier ein bisschen zu viel Damsel in Distress Thematik (Abigail und Guleed sind bad ass aber ganz alleine schaffen sie es doch nicht?). Der Plot war mir zu hektisch und wirr und erzählt. Super viele Dialoge waren nur Andeutungen, die man kaum verstand, aber die offensichtliche Auflösung musste 3 Mal explizit erklärt werden? Mir fehlte auch der typische Humor. Gut, das Thema war eher heftig aber trotzdem.
Außerdem, so viele Gefühle ich für Fuchsmythen habe und die Erwähnung von Kitsune gefeiert habe, den Exkurs über Füchse fand ich im Großen und Ganzen eher langweilig und hab ihn nicht mal zu Ende gelesen...
Aber ich möchte nochmal betonen: Abigail rockt!
July 30, 2020
Plot: 2.5
Art: 3.5
Primera novela grafica de los Rios de Londres que leo, y como no me importa spoliarme demasiado, veo 2 personajes nuevos para mi.
Hay un secuestro, zorros que hablan, aristocratas chalados, y un tanto de trpiezos de los detectives supernaturales. El argumento, por otra parte, me hace recordar al de una pelicula de los años 60s, muy visto y sin demasiadas vueltas.
Habia vistos imagenes de comic de Peter, pero sin duda ese Nightingale no es el que tengo en mi imaginacion , se ve demasiado joven.
Art: 3.5
Primera novela grafica de los Rios de Londres que leo, y como no me importa spoliarme demasiado, veo 2 personajes nuevos para mi.
Hay un secuestro, zorros que hablan, aristocratas chalados, y un tanto de trpiezos de los detectives supernaturales. El argumento, por otra parte, me hace recordar al de una pelicula de los años 60s, muy visto y sin demasiadas vueltas.
Habia vistos imagenes de comic de Peter, pero sin duda ese Nightingale no es el que tengo en mi imaginacion , se ve demasiado joven.
July 26, 2020
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3.5 Stars
It is no secret I'm a fan of the Rivers of London series and one of the things I like is the multiple ways in which the story is told, e.g. here the graphic novel. Like its predecessors it is good in keeping you entertained while waiting for the next novel in the series.
Cry Fox only contained four issues so it was a very fast read. It was a take on a very well known tale which was maybe not the most surprising or original but the nice cast of characters make up a lot. As one of the characters plays a role in the sixth book, The Hanging Tree, it is best read after it. At the end there is some more information about the Fox in several cultural and literary settings.
3.5 Stars
It is no secret I'm a fan of the Rivers of London series and one of the things I like is the multiple ways in which the story is told, e.g. here the graphic novel. Like its predecessors it is good in keeping you entertained while waiting for the next novel in the series.
Cry Fox only contained four issues so it was a very fast read. It was a take on a very well known tale which was maybe not the most surprising or original but the nice cast of characters make up a lot. As one of the characters plays a role in the sixth book, The Hanging Tree, it is best read after it. At the end there is some more information about the Fox in several cultural and literary settings.
June 24, 2018
These graphic novel additions to the Grant/Nightingale world continue to be consistently good. It was fun to see Abigail in action in this installment.
January 12, 2019
The 5th graphic novel in this series and according to the authors reading order comes before the latest novel 'Lies Sleeping', hence I read this first.
Another, more or less, stand alone graphic novel that contains a single case with an old adversary, Reynard the Fox. Although this was pretty good I had a few small issues with it. For one, there were a couple of panels where the art had been reused. I guess this is symptom of digital art, it's easy to duplicate a background or whole frame and make a few minor changes. The other thing that bugged me was that, like one of the other graphic novels, there was very little 'magic' in it. Also very little of Peter's version of the Metropolitan Police Code.
Still a solid read though.
Another, more or less, stand alone graphic novel that contains a single case with an old adversary, Reynard the Fox. Although this was pretty good I had a few small issues with it. For one, there were a couple of panels where the art had been reused. I guess this is symptom of digital art, it's easy to duplicate a background or whole frame and make a few minor changes. The other thing that bugged me was that, like one of the other graphic novels, there was very little 'magic' in it. Also very little of Peter's version of the Metropolitan Police Code.
Still a solid read though.
March 15, 2020
Very good! I loved that Abigail and Guleed had such central roles. The story is complex and quite long. The art well done. I snickered several times at the way Abigail expresses herself. I did not entirely get the epilogue, though. I hope I guessed right.
PS. Because of a remark Peter made I googled Rotherham. Ugh.
PS. Because of a remark Peter made I googled Rotherham. Ugh.
February 4, 2023
Oh, NOW I understand the backstory for What Abigail Did...
January 3, 2023
Anna, the daughter of a woman we met in “The Night Witch” and who was arrested by The Folly, is kidnapped, along with Abigail Kumara. Demi monde conman Reynard is behind the crime, and the fox he got to help him isn’t happy about duping Abigail.
Peter and Nightingale work the case from the “weird bollocks” end, while Stephanopolus tackles the relatively straightforward kidnapping of a minor case. I liked how this case is connected to the criminals in "Night Witch". Plus, there's more Abigail and Guleed in this book, and I can never have too much of these two fabulous characters.
Peter and Nightingale work the case from the “weird bollocks” end, while Stephanopolus tackles the relatively straightforward kidnapping of a minor case. I liked how this case is connected to the criminals in "Night Witch". Plus, there's more Abigail and Guleed in this book, and I can never have too much of these two fabulous characters.
November 6, 2018
The Rivers of London comic continues to show off what you can do with a great licensed comic. It's well written by Aaronovitch and Cartmel, it maintains strong continuity with the books, it keeps some continuity of its own, and it feels important.
In Cry Fox we get the story of a relatively minor kidnapping caper, but it's built out with some great characters and some real tension. Overall, a lovely little read while we wait for the next novel.
In Cry Fox we get the story of a relatively minor kidnapping caper, but it's built out with some great characters and some real tension. Overall, a lovely little read while we wait for the next novel.
May 27, 2025
Fun & a good if predictable read.
October 10, 2018
<333 Abigail and Guleed, yasssss queens
That's basically it. Oh, and hooray Nightingale baddassery.
That's basically it. Oh, and hooray Nightingale baddassery.
January 11, 2019
These little graphic-novelettes are not meant to be stand-alone stories, but read alongside the "Peter Grant" series (starting with Rivers of London. I can't remember if the novels specifically reference events that occur in the graphic novels, but if you're already reading the series, go ahead & pick up these as well.
I highly recommend the "Peter Grant" series; a young police officer gets accidentally introduced to the fact that magic & other supernatural entities are real. Witty, clever, and well-written.
I highly recommend the "Peter Grant" series; a young police officer gets accidentally introduced to the fact that magic & other supernatural entities are real. Witty, clever, and well-written.
August 24, 2024
Ah yes back to the story at hand! Much better than than the last volume. In this one, two girls are kidnapped and one is for ransom and the other is for sport. Our brave detectives must find the girls before it's too late. Love the characters, especially the bad buy that kinda looks like a fox! Awesome graphics and cool ending.
August 2, 2018
Graphic novel edition of a Peter Grant short story is a good little taster but I prefer the full novels. Art work is good though
November 19, 2018
I’m always up for more Abigail! Love her being smart and also intrigued that Guleed got caught up in it. Limited Peter, but still a great and enjoyable story.
November 16, 2020
Rep: biracial (Sierra Leonean, white) mc, Somalian Muslim mc
January 25, 2021
A mediocre entry in the Rivers of London graphic novel series.
May 2, 2021
A new take on the most dangerous game.
June 5, 2021
Another good story with the bad guys getting their just deserts and no one coming to harm. And who can't go for talking foxes.
June 29, 2022
Pretty mundane except fir great moment fir Nightingale
February 9, 2023
Coherent story and likable characters. Nice to read one of these that actually has both. Big improvement from other entries in the series.
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