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Spider-Man Miles Morales: Dans l'ombre du Vautour
Découvrez la préquelle officielle du jeu vidéo Marvel’s Miles Morales !
Après la tragédie qui lui a ôté son père, Miles doit reconstruire sa vie. Projeté dans un quartier qu’il ne connaît pas, l’adolescent se voue corps et âme à ses récentes responsabilités. Car Miles n’a pas un boulot ordinaire : il est Spider-Man. Ou du moins, le nouveau Spider-Man. Au coeur d’une société qui ne semble vouloir de lui ni en costume ni en civil, Miles essaye de trouver sa place.
Lorsqu’une menace ailée sans précédent plane sur New York, deux Spider-Man ne seront pas de trop pour éviter que la ville n’y laisse des plumes. Aux côtés de son mentor Peter Parker, le Spider-Man original, Miles devra apprendre à accepter ses pouvoirs et comprendre quel genre de super-héros il souhaite devenir.
Après la tragédie qui lui a ôté son père, Miles doit reconstruire sa vie. Projeté dans un quartier qu’il ne connaît pas, l’adolescent se voue corps et âme à ses récentes responsabilités. Car Miles n’a pas un boulot ordinaire : il est Spider-Man. Ou du moins, le nouveau Spider-Man. Au coeur d’une société qui ne semble vouloir de lui ni en costume ni en civil, Miles essaye de trouver sa place.
Lorsqu’une menace ailée sans précédent plane sur New York, deux Spider-Man ne seront pas de trop pour éviter que la ville n’y laisse des plumes. Aux côtés de son mentor Peter Parker, le Spider-Man original, Miles devra apprendre à accepter ses pouvoirs et comprendre quel genre de super-héros il souhaite devenir.
304 pages, Paperback
First published November 10, 2020
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About the author
Brittney Morris
17 books1,189 followersBrittney Morris is the author of SLAY, THE COST OF KNOWING,MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES - WINGS OF FURY, THE JUMP, and THIS BOOK MIGHT BE ABOUT ZINNIA. She holds an economics degree from Boston University and has written for video games including The Lost Legends of Redwall, and Subnautica: Below Zero. She spends her spare time reading, playing video games, and enjoying the rain from her home in Philadelphia. She lives with her son Atlas. Brittney is the founder and former president of the Boston University Creative Writing Club and looks forward to NaNoWriMo every year.
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November 28, 2020
I like when authors have something they want to say in their writing. I hate when the story suffers as a result of it. That's what this story felt like to me. It felt like someone trying too hard at conveying a message, rather than letting the nuances of the story do so instead. The story got lost in trying too hard to be progressive in its messaging, to the point where the messages and attempted themes are over explained, and the reader isn't given enough credit to pick up on them on their own. For example, . Or as another example, every time a character finds out that
I think too that, in getting caught up with what they were trying to say, the author forgot that Miles and Peter were in disguise a lot of time, between explaining facial expressions that neither of them should have been able to see while fully masked, to putting emphasis on Miles trying to figure out what it means to be "black Spider-Man" when again, while masked, this detail would have been absolutely irrelevant. Again, trying too hard to get a message across by focusing on the wrong places to do it.
Maybe it's just me. Maybe I just can't get it. Maybe this all speaks to someone else better than it did to me, but for in my case, it just didn't sit right. I almost got the impression that the author had an opportunity, a platform as a result of writing about a well known character, and maybe tried to use it to say something. Unfortunately, if that was the case, the attempt fell a little flat.
Themes aside, the story also reads like the author neither played, nor had much exposure to the story of the first game, and probably not the second either. A good number of inconsistencies existed between all three stories, including timelines of events referenced and characters encountered, as well as character behavior. If this story is not meant to be canon to the games, then maybe I can give the novel a pass, but there are too many details that contradict the other stories, including incorrectly referencing where Miles was when he was bit by his spider.
If you want more from the universe of Insomniac's Spider-Man, this... exists. It's a quick read that's fairly easy to get through, but it's nowhere near the level of storytelling that exists in the games, and overall, is just generally disappointing.
I think too that, in getting caught up with what they were trying to say, the author forgot that Miles and Peter were in disguise a lot of time, between explaining facial expressions that neither of them should have been able to see while fully masked, to putting emphasis on Miles trying to figure out what it means to be "black Spider-Man" when again, while masked, this detail would have been absolutely irrelevant. Again, trying too hard to get a message across by focusing on the wrong places to do it.
Maybe it's just me. Maybe I just can't get it. Maybe this all speaks to someone else better than it did to me, but for in my case, it just didn't sit right. I almost got the impression that the author had an opportunity, a platform as a result of writing about a well known character, and maybe tried to use it to say something. Unfortunately, if that was the case, the attempt fell a little flat.
Themes aside, the story also reads like the author neither played, nor had much exposure to the story of the first game, and probably not the second either. A good number of inconsistencies existed between all three stories, including timelines of events referenced and characters encountered, as well as character behavior. If this story is not meant to be canon to the games, then maybe I can give the novel a pass, but there are too many details that contradict the other stories, including incorrectly referencing where Miles was when he was bit by his spider.
If you want more from the universe of Insomniac's Spider-Man, this... exists. It's a quick read that's fairly easy to get through, but it's nowhere near the level of storytelling that exists in the games, and overall, is just generally disappointing.
December 31, 2021
3.75*
Cool story, but I feel like this would definitely be better in the comic book (graphic novel) format rather than book. There were alot of aspects that I resonated with, but even more that fell flat due to the certain things like action, not lining up. Definitely a fun read, but not one I'll be revisiting 😅🤷🏿♂️
Cool story, but I feel like this would definitely be better in the comic book (graphic novel) format rather than book. There were alot of aspects that I resonated with, but even more that fell flat due to the certain things like action, not lining up. Definitely a fun read, but not one I'll be revisiting 😅🤷🏿♂️
December 1, 2021
relacja miles x peter tu, to złoto naprawde <3
January 12, 2024
Miles'ı okumak kesinlikle çok eğlenceliydi. Peter'la aralarındaki usta-çırak ilişkisinin yanı sıra Miles'in iç sorunlarını da hikayede görmek yeterince doyurdu beni. Güzel çerezlik bir macera.
November 12, 2020
When I picked this up I thought it would simply be a fun prequel to the game coming out, but it's so much more. It holds a message that's so incredibly important today and not something I will forget anytime soon.
July 19, 2024
Perfect? No. However, it’s exactly what I was looking for by being comfortable and oddly nostalgic, all the while being the dose of optimism and hope that Spider-Man has often instilled. And since this is centered primarily on Miles, it also deals briefly with race and prejudice. It was quick and fun to read.
January 2, 2021
I love the Spider-Man video games, the comics, the character, and I really enjoy Miles Morales. I’m all for how progressive Marvel is being. This book had a lot of great progressive themes-often ones that get beat over your head a few times too many.
I enjoyed the first half of the novel, especially with Starling playing a role, but once the bird thing started happening in NYC, I enjoyed the book way less. Why? To me it was extremely far-fetched. I know. This IS a book about heroes swinging from buildings with spider-powers. However, I feel both video games in this take on Spidey have managed to be relatively grounded. The plot of this novel was bizarre and hard to digest. Maybe it would’ve been better with stronger development and with less of a city-wide threat.
Having played Miles Morales on the PS5, this novel didn’t add up at all nor did it add a single thing to enhance the story experience. The video game made no remarks whatsoever on this bizarre story. I feel like it would’ve been discussed considering the damage the bird scenario caused. Plus there were contradictions to the video game.
Therefore, I don’t accept this novel as canon. It just... didn’t work. As a stand-alone? Perhaps but even then the flaws are still glaring.
I wanted to enjoy this much more than I did. I’ll turn to Jason Reynolds’ Novel about Miles to rinse this story out. This one didn’t do it for me, which makes me sad. At least it read quick!
I enjoyed the first half of the novel, especially with Starling playing a role, but once the bird thing started happening in NYC, I enjoyed the book way less. Why? To me it was extremely far-fetched. I know. This IS a book about heroes swinging from buildings with spider-powers. However, I feel both video games in this take on Spidey have managed to be relatively grounded. The plot of this novel was bizarre and hard to digest. Maybe it would’ve been better with stronger development and with less of a city-wide threat.
Having played Miles Morales on the PS5, this novel didn’t add up at all nor did it add a single thing to enhance the story experience. The video game made no remarks whatsoever on this bizarre story. I feel like it would’ve been discussed considering the damage the bird scenario caused. Plus there were contradictions to the video game.
Therefore, I don’t accept this novel as canon. It just... didn’t work. As a stand-alone? Perhaps but even then the flaws are still glaring.
I wanted to enjoy this much more than I did. I’ll turn to Jason Reynolds’ Novel about Miles to rinse this story out. This one didn’t do it for me, which makes me sad. At least it read quick!
July 15, 2025
A solidly fun and entertaining read!
The thing this book gets the most right, in my opinion, is the characters. They feel extremely true to the video game series this book is based on, whether it be Miles himself, his family, Ganke, or Peter. The dynamics between all the characters feel authentic to their game counterparts, and are entertaining in themselves on top of that—I particularly enjoyed Miles’s relationship with his mother and Peter. The story here is also fun, detailing a prequel story taking place shortly before Miles’s spinoff game in which he and Peter take on Vulture and his accomplices. It’s not an incredible story, but it feels like it fits this version of Spider-Man and is interesting to see unfold. The action here is done very well and is also very entertaining to read, with some exciting fight scenes and set pieces. The themes here about Miles gaining his confidence as Spider-Man are admittedly redundant, since he goes through much of the same sort of arc in his own game, but they’re well presented in the book.
My two main complaints with this book aren’t huge, but are still notable. First, this book does have some small but noticeable continuity issues with the games. Even though it took me out of the story for a moment, it’s still not a big issue. The main problem I have with this book is its scale. It works fine as a Spider-Man story, but I can’t help but feel like it tries to go too big. I feel like a book like this should focus on a smaller-scale threat; this is especially the case if it’s tying into a spinoff game which does have a significant threat within it, but still a much smaller scale one than the main Spider-Man games. It works fine in a vacuum, but it just feels like a bit much.
Overall this was a fun read, and one I’d recommend for fans of Insomniac’s games. It’s not quite as good as the tie-in book for the first game, Hostile Takeover, but still a solid one.
Rating: 7.5/10
The thing this book gets the most right, in my opinion, is the characters. They feel extremely true to the video game series this book is based on, whether it be Miles himself, his family, Ganke, or Peter. The dynamics between all the characters feel authentic to their game counterparts, and are entertaining in themselves on top of that—I particularly enjoyed Miles’s relationship with his mother and Peter. The story here is also fun, detailing a prequel story taking place shortly before Miles’s spinoff game in which he and Peter take on Vulture and his accomplices. It’s not an incredible story, but it feels like it fits this version of Spider-Man and is interesting to see unfold. The action here is done very well and is also very entertaining to read, with some exciting fight scenes and set pieces. The themes here about Miles gaining his confidence as Spider-Man are admittedly redundant, since he goes through much of the same sort of arc in his own game, but they’re well presented in the book.
My two main complaints with this book aren’t huge, but are still notable. First, this book does have some small but noticeable continuity issues with the games. Even though it took me out of the story for a moment, it’s still not a big issue. The main problem I have with this book is its scale. It works fine as a Spider-Man story, but I can’t help but feel like it tries to go too big. I feel like a book like this should focus on a smaller-scale threat; this is especially the case if it’s tying into a spinoff game which does have a significant threat within it, but still a much smaller scale one than the main Spider-Man games. It works fine in a vacuum, but it just feels like a bit much.
Overall this was a fun read, and one I’d recommend for fans of Insomniac’s games. It’s not quite as good as the tie-in book for the first game, Hostile Takeover, but still a solid one.
Rating: 7.5/10
November 29, 2022
5 stars since my rating system means im obsessed and im always obsessed with spiderman.
if i start writing a real review im gonna get carried away so let's just put points on what's in this novel:
- Miles being an adorable child
- Miles AND Peter ?? being so fucking cute and the best brothers in the universe
- psychology over racism and grief that Miles experiences
- as well as coming of age of the recurrent 'what being spiderman means' and the whole 'responsability' thing, but still doesnt feel reuse or seen a thousand times
- chaotic spidey boys and really bad jokes
- lots of other thing including a scientific plot i cant explain or else i would spoil you
- last but not least:
if i start writing a real review im gonna get carried away so let's just put points on what's in this novel:
- Miles being an adorable child
- Miles AND Peter ?? being so fucking cute and the best brothers in the universe
- psychology over racism and grief that Miles experiences
- as well as coming of age of the recurrent 'what being spiderman means' and the whole 'responsability' thing, but still doesnt feel reuse or seen a thousand times
- chaotic spidey boys and really bad jokes
- lots of other thing including a scientific plot i cant explain or else i would spoil you
- last but not least:
September 11, 2025
Obviously I love all things spider man, especially with Miles. I saw this in the store but I've been on an audiobook streak so I just listened to it instead of buying it. Let me just say thank god I didn't buy it. I love my boy Miles but this book was just plain mid. Maybe even bad I haven't decided how nice I'm being to it. I think the plot was really weak and it doesn't have any subtly to it. Everything is kinda just handed to us and that made it come off pretty boring. Also not nearly enough Miles and Peter. I love their dynamic so much so I was hoping for more of that here. Not enough Miles and Ganke either. And way too much of Miles and the fake villain. At least it was a mostly entertaining read.
January 31, 2024
Great read - both as a prequel and a stand alone story
Miles is written near perfectly - with the exception of some extremely forced lines early on his character moments were arguably better than when he put on the mask - Peter also actually felt like the Insomniac version I know and love
Starling was also a really well written villain - her and Vulture's plan was a lot darker than I anticipated and the consequences were surprisingly severe considering I knew it would have to be undone by the end
The ending was anticlimactic however - this might be my fault as for some reason I thought there were 30 pages to go when it ended so it felt a bit abrupt
Miles is written near perfectly - with the exception of some extremely forced lines early on his character moments were arguably better than when he put on the mask - Peter also actually felt like the Insomniac version I know and love
Starling was also a really well written villain - her and Vulture's plan was a lot darker than I anticipated and the consequences were surprisingly severe considering I knew it would have to be undone by the end
The ending was anticlimactic however - this might be my fault as for some reason I thought there were 30 pages to go when it ended so it felt a bit abrupt
February 14, 2022
2.5/5
The story is very pleasant and captivating but unfortunately Spider-Man is a super hero whose works better in comic books than a regular novel. Thus, the art of movement specific to Spider-Man is not well transcribed and the action scenes are therefore a bit boring. Full of good elements but a certain laziness in the development of ideas. However, I absolutely loved the scenes between Miles and Peter.
The story is very pleasant and captivating but unfortunately Spider-Man is a super hero whose works better in comic books than a regular novel. Thus, the art of movement specific to Spider-Man is not well transcribed and the action scenes are therefore a bit boring. Full of good elements but a certain laziness in the development of ideas. However, I absolutely loved the scenes between Miles and Peter.
January 2, 2025
This one was cute and exactly the thing I wanted to read while I’m playing Spiderman 2. The writing is a little juvenile for my taste (even though I still enjoy YA books) but overall a solid 3.5 rounded up to 4!
April 20, 2023
Przyjemny szybki średniak 3,5/5
April 7, 2024
Cant wait to watch 3rd Spiderverse movie.
September 15, 2025
This was a really good read, maybe not quite as good as the Miles Morales novels from Jason Reynolds, but definitely almost on par with them. In fact, I kind of wish they branded them as being part of the same collection, because there are so many similarities. Which maybe shouldn't be too much of a surprise when you have such great source material to build from, but you never know (trust me, I've read a ton of Marvel novels at this point, all based off of great source materials, and let's just say they are not all created equal). But love Miles, love Ganke, and love getting to read about Vulture and his minions in a full-length novel. Nothing to write home about, but Morris does a solid job with the character and story.
June 2, 2021
Good plot, but some things in this novel dont add up to the timeline of the game, but it did explore the world very nicely
April 30, 2021
3.5*
A fun prequel to the game that got me right in the mood to play it. Really emphasised the humanity of our heroes, and grounded them in a perfect "friendly neighbourhood" sorta way.
Action scenes were hard to follow and parts of the solution at the end didn't make too much sense to me, but yeno, main character has Spider powers so that's fine.
Overall, very fun
A fun prequel to the game that got me right in the mood to play it. Really emphasised the humanity of our heroes, and grounded them in a perfect "friendly neighbourhood" sorta way.
Action scenes were hard to follow and parts of the solution at the end didn't make too much sense to me, but yeno, main character has Spider powers so that's fine.
Overall, very fun
April 28, 2021
Maybe 2.75? I’ll stick with 3. The best parts of this book are Miles with his family and Ganke. The worst parts are the SpiderMan moments which is unfortunate. Glad I read it because I love Miles Morales and I love the game, but would have loved to see a little more from this.
July 5, 2025
⭐️⭐️
Wings of Fury was a letdown. As a fan of the Spider-Man games, I expected more depth but got a strange plot and little payoff. The villains’ plan to turn people into birds felt silly, and Ganke learning Miles’ identity lacked impact. Peter and Miles’s moments were a highlight.
3 out of 10
Wings of Fury was a letdown. As a fan of the Spider-Man games, I expected more depth but got a strange plot and little payoff. The villains’ plan to turn people into birds felt silly, and Ganke learning Miles’ identity lacked impact. Peter and Miles’s moments were a highlight.
3 out of 10
November 10, 2020
Great book that makes me very excited for the new PlayStation game. Will be loved by Spidey and comic fans alike!
November 22, 2020
Entretenido, se le juzga en sus propios méritos, sin embargo, que se le haga promoción cómo precuela al juego es terrible, no se pusieron poner de acuerdo ni en que parque jugaba Miles con su papá
August 13, 2023
Wings of Fury - A Thrilling Web-Slinging Adventure
Wings of Fury (Spider-Man: Miles Morales) by Brittney Morris takes readers on an exhilarating journey alongside the iconic Spider-Man, Miles Morales. With its high-octane action, diverse characters, and engaging storytelling, this novel delivers an exciting addition to the Spider-Man mythos.
The novel immerses readers in the world of Marvel's New York City, with a focus on thevibrant and culturally rich neighborhood of Harlem. Morris's descriptive prose effortlessly captures the urban landscape, allowing readers to visualize the iconic skyscrapers and bustling streets as they swing through the city with Miles Morales.
One of the standout features of Wings of Fury is its dynamic characterization. Miles Morales shines as the
The novel's plot is a fast-paced rollercoaster ride of heroic feats andintense confrontations. As Miles faces off against formidable foes and unravels a sinister plot, readers are kept on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning pages to see how the action unfolds. The interweaving of personal dilemmas with the broader superhero narrative adds layers of depth and emotional resonance.
Morris's writing style is fluid and engaging, making the novel accessible to fans of all ages. The prose captures the
In comparison to other Spider-Man novels, Wings of Fury holds its own with its strong character focus and action-packed plot. While some other works may delve deeper into the complexities of certain characters, Morris's novel excels in delivering a high-adrenaline adventure that remains true to the spirit of Spider-Man.
In conclusion, Wings of Fury (Spider-Man: Miles Morales) is a thrilling and entertaining addition to the Spider-Man universe. With its engaging storytelling, diverse characters, and dynamic action, this novel captures the essence of the beloved superhero while providing readers with an exciting ride through the streets of New York.
Wings of Fury (Spider-Man: Miles Morales) by Brittney Morris takes readers on an exhilarating journey alongside the iconic Spider-Man, Miles Morales. With its high-octane action, diverse characters, and engaging storytelling, this novel delivers an exciting addition to the Spider-Man mythos.
The novel immerses readers in the world of Marvel's New York City, with a focus on the
One of the standout features of Wings of Fury is its dynamic characterization. Miles Morales shines as the
charismatic and relatableSpider-Man, grappling with the challenges of being a teenage hero and balancing his responsibilities with his personal life. The diverse cast of supporting characters, from allies to villains, adds depth to the story and reflects the rich tapestry of modern New York.
The novel's plot is a fast-paced rollercoaster ride of heroic feats and
Morris's writing style is fluid and engaging, making the novel accessible to fans of all ages. The prose captures the
energy and witcharacteristic of Spider-Man stories, enhancing the overall reading experience. The dialogue is snappy and authentic, capturing the voices of the characters and bringing them to life on the page.
In comparison to other Spider-Man novels, Wings of Fury holds its own with its strong character focus and action-packed plot. While some other works may delve deeper into the complexities of certain characters, Morris's novel excels in delivering a high-adrenaline adventure that remains true to the spirit of Spider-Man.
In conclusion, Wings of Fury (Spider-Man: Miles Morales) is a thrilling and entertaining addition to the Spider-Man universe. With its engaging storytelling, diverse characters, and dynamic action, this novel captures the essence of the beloved superhero while providing readers with an exciting ride through the streets of New York.
April 14, 2022
Wings of Fury is a good look at Miles Morales' early days as Spider-Man. It mostly succeeds as a character study of Miles, but fails at describing interesting action or creating anything but the most nonsensical threat for Miles to face.
Author Brittney Morris seems to have a good grasp of what makes Miles Morales a compelling character: his sense of community and belonging, his relationships with family and friends, and experiences growing up as a black teen in New York. Wings of Fury soars to its greatest heights when Miles is out of costume adjusting to his new neighborhood or hanging out with his friend Ganke. He's still reeling from the events of the Spider-Man PS4 game, and -- thanks in part to the first-person narrative -- we get a good look at his mindset as he faces the classic Spider-Man dilemma of balancing his personal problems with his superhero duties. He's not perfect, with thoughts that he later realizes don't make sense, biases that he's working to address, and insecurities that he's struggling to overcome.
Unfortunately, when the mask goes on the problems come out. Morris writes confusing action scenes, where it's hard to visualize what's going on. She leans multiple times on the trope of Miles getting knocked out and everything just sort of wrapping up while he's still groggy. And Vulture's threat to the city doesn't make much sense -- I'm not a scientist so I could be wrong, but it sounds like total gobbledygook garbage. Please, someone just try and explain what the statue is for! Or how what Miles learns about and does with his webbing works at all!
I'll update this review if I get farther into the Miles Morales game this novel leads into and see any connections between the two, but so far it's not promising. There's an unartful final chapter in Wings of Fury where Peter hints at leaving NYC for a time (which is part of the premise of the game), but then he acts like he's never mentioned it before in the opening to the game. Ganke seems to not know Miles' grandma owned the apartment he's living in in the game, despite meeting her and helping Miles move in in the book. It also feels really weird to focus on shady company Terraheal in the book and immediately pivot to equally shady company Roxxon once the game starts.
Overall, I'd still recommend Wings of Fury as a character study of Miles Morales. Just beware that if it's superhero action you crave, you'd be better off looking somewhere else.
Author Brittney Morris seems to have a good grasp of what makes Miles Morales a compelling character: his sense of community and belonging, his relationships with family and friends, and experiences growing up as a black teen in New York. Wings of Fury soars to its greatest heights when Miles is out of costume adjusting to his new neighborhood or hanging out with his friend Ganke. He's still reeling from the events of the Spider-Man PS4 game, and -- thanks in part to the first-person narrative -- we get a good look at his mindset as he faces the classic Spider-Man dilemma of balancing his personal problems with his superhero duties. He's not perfect, with thoughts that he later realizes don't make sense, biases that he's working to address, and insecurities that he's struggling to overcome.
Unfortunately, when the mask goes on the problems come out. Morris writes confusing action scenes, where it's hard to visualize what's going on. She leans multiple times on the trope of Miles getting knocked out and everything just sort of wrapping up while he's still groggy. And Vulture's threat to the city doesn't make much sense -- I'm not a scientist so I could be wrong, but it sounds like total gobbledygook garbage. Please, someone just try and explain what the statue is for! Or how what Miles learns about and does with his webbing works at all!
I'll update this review if I get farther into the Miles Morales game this novel leads into and see any connections between the two, but so far it's not promising. There's an unartful final chapter in Wings of Fury where Peter hints at leaving NYC for a time (which is part of the premise of the game), but then he acts like he's never mentioned it before in the opening to the game. Ganke seems to not know Miles' grandma owned the apartment he's living in in the game, despite meeting her and helping Miles move in in the book. It also feels really weird to focus on shady company Terraheal in the book and immediately pivot to equally shady company Roxxon once the game starts.
Overall, I'd still recommend Wings of Fury as a character study of Miles Morales. Just beware that if it's superhero action you crave, you'd be better off looking somewhere else.
September 24, 2021
Tę recenzję piszę z perspektywy fana Marvela, lecz jednocześnie osoby, która nie grała w grę Spider-Man, do której ta książka jest prequelem. Nie zmienia to jednak faktu, że byłem ciekaw tej pozycji i z chęcią zabrałem się za lekturę.
Pierwsze co rzuca się w oczy to to, że książka nie jest zbyt obszerna. Zaledwie 244 strony sprawiają, że nie mamy co oczekiwać rozbudowanej fabuły i wielowątkowej powieści. I tak właśnie jest, fabuła jest prosta i schematyczna, nic oryginalnego. Nie sprawia to jednak, iż książka jest zła. Powieść czyta się szybko i całkiem dobrze, warsztat pisarski jest dobry, choć pojawiły się ze 2-3 zdania w książce, które musiałem przeczytać dwukrotnie, bo były tak dziwnie zbudowane. Ciekawi mnie czy to wina tłumacza, czy w oryginale też zostało to tak napisane.
Powieść w dużej mierze skupia się na emocjach i wewnętrznych rozterkach Milesa Moralesa, przez co na dynamiczną akcję naprawdę nie zostaje dużo miejsca. Co prawda pojawiają się sceny akcji, pościgów i walki, choć te pisane są językiem komiksowym, co moim zdaniem średnio przekłada się na język literacki. Bardziej od Milesa, do gustu przypadł mi Peter Parker i chętnie przeczytałbym książkę właśnie o nim.
Ogromnym plusem książki jest cameo legendy, Stana Lee. Jak wiadomo w każdym filmie Marvela pojawia się ten twórca komiksów, lecz nie sądziłem, że dotyczy to też książki. Chapeau bas!
„Spider-Man: Miles Morales - Skrzydła furii” to książka dobra, lecz bez szału. Dobra na oderwanie się od poważniejszych dzieł, gdyż czyta się ją lekko, szybko i całkiem przyjemnie.
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Pierwsze co rzuca się w oczy to to, że książka nie jest zbyt obszerna. Zaledwie 244 strony sprawiają, że nie mamy co oczekiwać rozbudowanej fabuły i wielowątkowej powieści. I tak właśnie jest, fabuła jest prosta i schematyczna, nic oryginalnego. Nie sprawia to jednak, iż książka jest zła. Powieść czyta się szybko i całkiem dobrze, warsztat pisarski jest dobry, choć pojawiły się ze 2-3 zdania w książce, które musiałem przeczytać dwukrotnie, bo były tak dziwnie zbudowane. Ciekawi mnie czy to wina tłumacza, czy w oryginale też zostało to tak napisane.
Powieść w dużej mierze skupia się na emocjach i wewnętrznych rozterkach Milesa Moralesa, przez co na dynamiczną akcję naprawdę nie zostaje dużo miejsca. Co prawda pojawiają się sceny akcji, pościgów i walki, choć te pisane są językiem komiksowym, co moim zdaniem średnio przekłada się na język literacki. Bardziej od Milesa, do gustu przypadł mi Peter Parker i chętnie przeczytałbym książkę właśnie o nim.
Ogromnym plusem książki jest cameo legendy, Stana Lee. Jak wiadomo w każdym filmie Marvela pojawia się ten twórca komiksów, lecz nie sądziłem, że dotyczy to też książki. Chapeau bas!
„Spider-Man: Miles Morales - Skrzydła furii” to książka dobra, lecz bez szału. Dobra na oderwanie się od poważniejszych dzieł, gdyż czyta się ją lekko, szybko i całkiem przyjemnie.
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November 30, 2021
DNF 😭
I wanted to love this book so much. I love Miles and I love Spider-Man, so I was excited to see an author of color write us into the Marvel Universe, but this book didn't do it for me.
I consider myself a kind reader and usually, if I like the characters of a book, I'm very forgiving, but not even my love for Miles helped me through this book.
Perhaps I'm a prose snob, but the writing style is simply not my cup of tea. The author is a fan of adverbs and extensive internal dialogue, which some people enjoy, but not me.
I felt like the action scenes were rushed, there was too much telling and not much showing, and I picked up a few inconsistencies in the plot that really bothered me. There were times where I struggled to follow what was happening because the narrator's voice was unclear or contradictory.
On the plus side, I enjoyed Miles interactions with his family and the other characters. It was nice to see his heritage shine in the prose and also it was refreshing to see this book deal with some very real topics.
Perhaps the problem with this book is that the adaptation from video game to novel is never a smooth transition. There were many times where I could see actions and situations play out in a video game, but the words on the page felt out of place.
I recommend this book if you love comics and Spiderman and don't mind book the awkward transition of games and comics to novels.
I wanted to love this book so much. I love Miles and I love Spider-Man, so I was excited to see an author of color write us into the Marvel Universe, but this book didn't do it for me.
I consider myself a kind reader and usually, if I like the characters of a book, I'm very forgiving, but not even my love for Miles helped me through this book.
Perhaps I'm a prose snob, but the writing style is simply not my cup of tea. The author is a fan of adverbs and extensive internal dialogue, which some people enjoy, but not me.
I felt like the action scenes were rushed, there was too much telling and not much showing, and I picked up a few inconsistencies in the plot that really bothered me. There were times where I struggled to follow what was happening because the narrator's voice was unclear or contradictory.
On the plus side, I enjoyed Miles interactions with his family and the other characters. It was nice to see his heritage shine in the prose and also it was refreshing to see this book deal with some very real topics.
Perhaps the problem with this book is that the adaptation from video game to novel is never a smooth transition. There were many times where I could see actions and situations play out in a video game, but the words on the page felt out of place.
I recommend this book if you love comics and Spiderman and don't mind book the awkward transition of games and comics to novels.
May 31, 2024
Oh boy. Reading this was difficult. Haven't played miles morales or Spiderman 2 yet, but judging by people's reactions I knew Insomniac is going the "woke sjw ruining yet another franchise and replacing the legacy of a so called white male protagonist with either a girl boss or someone with a diversity quota" route but reading this, confirms it 100%.
I have read the prequel novel of Spiderman 1 and it was so interesting and fun, but this one ? "THE MESSAGE" :)
Maybe this feminist writer never heard the writing advice of "show don't tell". It's just repeatations of the same thing over and over again, victimisation, weird monologue, people talking in weird nonsensical ways, fuckall plot, it doesn't make any sense whatsoever.
And last of all - girl boss villain ? Ofcourse she redeems herself, she is a victim herself, she isn't accountable n gets away with anything. Ofcourse. Where would the MESSAGE be without all these ? No consistency in character development, big plot holes, nay, scratch that there ISNT one. Everything gets done so conveniently, our "new diversity quota" hero doesn't take any help and does everything on his own when that logic doesn't go at all, specially when this is prequel to miles morales so breaking the lore as well. Half of the things are never explained. What a waste of time. Ah. Rant over. Go away now.
I have read the prequel novel of Spiderman 1 and it was so interesting and fun, but this one ? "THE MESSAGE" :)
Maybe this feminist writer never heard the writing advice of "show don't tell". It's just repeatations of the same thing over and over again, victimisation, weird monologue, people talking in weird nonsensical ways, fuckall plot, it doesn't make any sense whatsoever.
And last of all - girl boss villain ? Ofcourse she redeems herself, she is a victim herself, she isn't accountable n gets away with anything. Ofcourse. Where would the MESSAGE be without all these ? No consistency in character development, big plot holes, nay, scratch that there ISNT one. Everything gets done so conveniently, our "new diversity quota" hero doesn't take any help and does everything on his own when that logic doesn't go at all, specially when this is prequel to miles morales so breaking the lore as well. Half of the things are never explained. What a waste of time. Ah. Rant over. Go away now.
August 25, 2021
Novel prequel ini ternyata bisa saya selesaikan dengan cepat. Menurut saya, jalan ceritanya cukup membuat saya mengetahui gejolak batin Miles Morales setelah ayahnya meninggal. Ia harus bisa membagi waktunya menjadi anak remaja biasa dan Spider-Man. Meskipun begitu, ia juga sering berlatih dengan Peter Parker agar bisa terbiasa dengan kekuatan barunya itu. Tak jarang, Peter memberikan petuah terhadap masalah yang dirasakan Miles sebab mereka berdua memang telah kehilangan orang yang disayang dan betapa kejadian itu membuat mereka sedih berkepanjangan.
Selain itu, Vulture adalah penjahat utama di kisah ini. Bersama cucunya, Starling, dan anak buahnya, mereka berencana untuk membuat penduduk kota menjadi monster burung melalui bahan kimia yang telah dicuri. Miles dan Peter pun menyusun strategi supaya bisa mengalahkan Vulture dan antek-anteknya serta mencari penawar dari wabah mutan yang telah disebar oleh mereka.
Secara keseluruhan, kisahnya cukup sederhana dan kurang "aksi" yang menegangkan. Di sini, lebih difokuskan tentang perjalanan batin Miles dalam menghadapi masalah yang ada di dalam pikirannya serta tekadnya untuk bisa menjadi Spider-Man.
Selain itu, Vulture adalah penjahat utama di kisah ini. Bersama cucunya, Starling, dan anak buahnya, mereka berencana untuk membuat penduduk kota menjadi monster burung melalui bahan kimia yang telah dicuri. Miles dan Peter pun menyusun strategi supaya bisa mengalahkan Vulture dan antek-anteknya serta mencari penawar dari wabah mutan yang telah disebar oleh mereka.
Secara keseluruhan, kisahnya cukup sederhana dan kurang "aksi" yang menegangkan. Di sini, lebih difokuskan tentang perjalanan batin Miles dalam menghadapi masalah yang ada di dalam pikirannya serta tekadnya untuk bisa menjadi Spider-Man.
December 30, 2021
This is an interesting one. I really feel like this would've worked way better if it was a comicbook arc. All the time while I was reading I thought "wow, I kind of want to know what this looks like" because it is actually a pretty fun story! I hope they'll adapt it into a comic one day, but for now we at least have this rendition. This is a prequel to the game Spider-Man Miles Morales and it's a pretty good one at that. It introduces us to the character pretty well and kind of gives you a taste to how he does things in a different way to Peter Parker. Also, it's fun to read how he and Peter interact. I can't really seem to get enough of that.
Kind of a nitpick though, this book implies Miles already has his black and red suit before the game starts, but you only get that like 2 hours into it? Slight inconsistency that was quite noticeable unfortunately.
But overall, this book was a fun read. It's not a mind-blowing story but the interactions between Miles and Peter add a lot, I just think it would've worked far better in a comic.
Can't give half stars, but I give it a solid 7/10.
Kind of a nitpick though, this book implies Miles already has his black and red suit before the game starts, but you only get that like 2 hours into it? Slight inconsistency that was quite noticeable unfortunately.
But overall, this book was a fun read. It's not a mind-blowing story but the interactions between Miles and Peter add a lot, I just think it would've worked far better in a comic.
Can't give half stars, but I give it a solid 7/10.
June 16, 2023
I read this because I enjoyed Spider-Man : Hostile Takeover, which was a prequel to the first game. That book had events and elements that, although not referenced, fit well into the main story of the game, mainly the Kingpin character and why Peter wants to take him down.
This book, Wings of Fury, suffers from poor story telling due to Miles’ journey as Spider Man only taking off during the events of the game. I do think the author tried to make the best of what was available. But then again, the events of the book were too significant to actually not be mentioned or even play a part in the game. At times I felt like this book is probably not canon, because there’s no way the game acts like nothing from this book ever happened.
As an origin story for Miles, it was fine with nothing too special. Miles and Ganke’s friendship was highlighted pretty well, along with Peter being Miles’ mentor. Regarding the plot, in my opinion, it took too long for the story to build, which made the final act really rushed and messy.
Overall, it’s a book with a story that doesn’t fit into the narrative of the games, and can be skipped.
This book, Wings of Fury, suffers from poor story telling due to Miles’ journey as Spider Man only taking off during the events of the game. I do think the author tried to make the best of what was available. But then again, the events of the book were too significant to actually not be mentioned or even play a part in the game. At times I felt like this book is probably not canon, because there’s no way the game acts like nothing from this book ever happened.
As an origin story for Miles, it was fine with nothing too special. Miles and Ganke’s friendship was highlighted pretty well, along with Peter being Miles’ mentor. Regarding the plot, in my opinion, it took too long for the story to build, which made the final act really rushed and messy.
Overall, it’s a book with a story that doesn’t fit into the narrative of the games, and can be skipped.
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