Sin City: Family Values (Book 5) (Paperback)

by Frank Miller (Author, Artist) "WE'LL GET YOU A GOOD CAR FOR THIS JOB," SHE SAID, GAIL DID, "JUST THE KIND YOU LIKE..." (more)

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Product Description
This 126-page epic spilled out of Frank all at once. He doesn't want to serialize it -- he wants you to read it in one sitting. So we're bringing it to you in a single package! It features Miho on roller-blades, Dwight on adrenaline, and the Sin City mob on clean-up detail! If you've never visited the town without pity, it's time to book your travel plans.

Product Details

• Paperback: 126 pages
• Publisher: Dark Horse (October 22, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569713138
• ISBN-13: 978-1569713136
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #906,447 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This is item 5 in The Sin City Series.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars There's gonna be Hell to pay., April 18, 2005

By	Johnny Heering "trivia buff" (Bethel, CT United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Family Values (Sin City, Book 5: Second Edition) (Paperback)

This is the third Sin City story to star "Dwight"; the first two were "A Dame To Kill For" and "The Big Fat Kill". You really should read those books before you read this one. This time around, Dwight and Miho are on a mission for the girls of Old Town, which I won't spoil by revealing anything about. Unlike the other Sin City books, which are serialized and have chapters, this is a continuous story that is about 120 pages long. It doesn't take long to read; I read the whole thing during my lunch break. I didn't feel it was quite as good as the other "Dwight" stories, but it is still a fun, quick read. The storyline didn't intrigue me as much this time around, but the artwork is as great as ever. I think most of Frank Miller's fans will enjoy this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Build up to a Surprise Ending, January 5, 2005

By	N8 "Buffy is Queen!!" (Colorado) - See all my reviews

I disagree with the reviewer that states the ending fizzles. The Sin City story contained within "Family Values" has the biggest build up and surprise ending of all the Sin City stories in my opinion. Miller again successfully makes dislikeable characters and situations a very enjoyable read.

The art in "Family Values" is not Miller's strongest, but he more than makes up for it with excellent narration and storytelling. While it is at times over the top and almost forced, the deadliness of prostitute/assassin, Miho, is a joy to read and watch because she is truly excellent at her job. Dwight's loyalty the girls of Old Town is awe inspiring, considering the fact that he is an admitted murderer, and someone I would never trust. Dwight and Miho work flawlessly together as the two main characters of this book, and anyone who liked "The Big Fat Kill" will get a kick out of this as well. It's violent, entertaining, and keeps you on the edge of your seat until it's done. A great read.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hard-boiled noir, May 26, 2004

By	wiredweird "wiredweird" (Earth, or somewhere nearby) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

This story grabbed by the throat and dragged me, page by page, to it's surprising end.

I wasn't struggling. This is a very well-done revenge story in the classic style, but built with modern pieces. The art captured the tone beautifully: harsh black and white, with the emphasis on the black. Every page is drawn in jagged, bleak contrast. Only Miho stands out, a ghostly white drawn with delicate line, and an interesting addition to the usual noir cast of characters.

This is a keeper. Every time I open it, its mood grabs me all over again.

Oh, and when I finished the story, I had an uncontrollable urge to watch Bogart or Cagney.

//wiredweird