Review: Night People

Author: Barry Gifford, Chris Condon
Artists: Brian Level, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Artyom Topilin, Marco Finnegan
Publisher: Oni Press
Released: February 11, 2025
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Summary:

Love, life, and crime. They don’t always go together, but for some people, they do. Big Betty loves her girlfriend, Cutie Early, and all the trouble they can get into. Together, they are fresh out of prison and looking to get back into killing.

There’s another character who does illegal operations, but she has a reason for it. Then there’s the detective out for revenge. Finally, a cult of quasi-feminism and abuse. How do these stories connect? Read and find out.

Review:

Night People is a compelling and sometimes disjointed story about a collection of people. Every person in this story has a reason for committing crimes, from simply liking it to trying to survive. It makes for an interesting view of the human soul.

It’s safe to say that Night People is not for the squeamish. This graphic novel is visceral and detailed. If you’re not certain if it’s for you, take a good look at the cover. It’s a solid gauge for what is to come.

I really enjoyed how each story was disconnected yet had a central theme. It brought them all together but gave the creative team room to play with different stories and characters. It was a great decision to bring this novel to life.

Admittedly, I didn’t end up enjoying Night People as much as I hoped. I don’t think that’s the graphic novel’s fault, though! I think this is a case of a bad fit for the reader. Or maybe it’s that this reader is a bad fit for the story. Either way.

Highlights:

  • Noir Graphic Novel
  • Crime Novel

Trigger Warnings:

  • Graphic Violence/Gore
  • Sexual Assault

Thanks to Oni Press and for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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