I suppose it was only a matter of time until this series was produced in a graphic format, and when I saw it, how could I possibly resist? This graphic novel introduces a new Peter Grant mystery, rather than revisiting a plot from the novels, which is refreshing. It is always interesting to see an illustration of some familiar characters. The illustration here is pretty classic noir-style graphic novel, but the tone of the novels is present. ( )

I thought this was an adaptation of Midnight Riot when I picked it up. It was a pleasant surprise to have a whole new story with Peter Grant and Nightingale.
I really liked the artwork for this one-the dark colors and the clear depictions of the action. Peter looked great. Nightingale and Molly looked more severe than I had imagined them but were still drawn well.
The main story was good, and the short stories at the end were great fun.
This book made me eager to get caught up on the novels. ( )

Hmmm, confusing in format choices, goodreads. I read it as a print book, but the whole collection that makes up Body Work, not the the single issues.

In any case, I am deeply delighted to see my favorite paranormal writers using graphic novel supplements to tell shorter stories as we eagerly anticipate the next installment. Excellent in its own right (good pacing, good art), this is a marvelous development, and a story better told with the visual interlocking the text. ( )

While this can work for someone who had never read the Rivers of London series, it works a lot better if you are reading the non-graphic series as well. Sitting between novels 4 (Broken Homes) and 5 (Foxglove Summer), "Body Work" is an original story and not an adaptation. Its scope is smaller than that of a novel in the series but it is still an enjoyable story.

A man drives his car into the river. When the police arrives, they do not suspect anything unusual - until Peter shows up and tells them that not everything is what it looks like. The car is haunted - not with a ghost (they do not exist after all) but it is still haunted by something and unless someone does something about it, more people will die. And one of the victims can be Peter.

The 5 issues of the limited series do not allow for a lot of depth to the story but it is not entirely shallow either - there are twists and turns and we even get a glimpse in Nightingale's history. And in the last panels made me smile - the magicians may think they know everything but Molly is Molly after all :)

At the end of the collection are included 6 short stories (5 of them are a page long; the 6th is 5 pages). They are quick snapshots of life in the universe and I really enjoyed them being added here. ( )

I think I want to like these books and comics far more than I actually do. ( )