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Those Left Behind (Serenity #1)

Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews, Will Conrad
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Those Left Behind (Serenity #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews, Will Conrad

Those Left Behind (Serenity #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

104

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Outer Space • Far Future

Theme
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Those Left Behind by Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews, and Will Conrad follows the crew of the spaceship Serenity as they navigate a series of dangerous missions. Adjusting to life after a galactic civil war, the crew faces new threats while maintaining their alliance and fighting for survival in a hostile universe.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

27,520 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Those Left Behind by Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews, and Will Conrad is generally praised for maintaining the essence of the TV series, capturing its characters, and delivering engaging storylines. However, some critics feel it lacks depth and relies too heavily on prior knowledge of the series. Art quality and panel compositions receive mixed reviews. Overall, it's appealing to fans but not newcomers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Those Left Behind (Serenity #1)?

Fans of the sci-fi series Firefly and Joss Whedon's storytelling will be enthralled by Those Left Behind by Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews, and Will Conrad. This graphic novel is perfect for readers who enjoy complex characters, western elements set in space, and themes similar to those found in Serenity and Star Wars.

4.0

27,520 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

104

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Outer Space • Far Future

Theme
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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