Sarah and the Seed

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Sarah and the Seed
Ryan Andrews

The Summary
For Aaron and his wife, Sarah, their one regret in life has been their empty house.  For years, they have struggled with their inability to have children; however, one day, Sarah learns she is pregnant.  But, rather than a baby, Sarah gives birth to a seed - and, in this completed five-part webcomic, Aaron's and Sarah's lives will never be the same.

One little seed makes all the difference.

The Good
Sarah and the Seed is an intriguing blend of emotion and imagination.  It's beautifully written - and beautifully drawn -  from Aaron's point of view, allowing him to share his joy when he learns of their long-awaited child and his doubts about Sarah's sanity and his fears of what the seed may one day become.

In fact, his voice becomes a critical part of the narrative, because he weaves an incredible tale that depicts his insecurities, his hopes, his fears, and his joy and sorrow.  He takes on alife of his own - real, flawed, honest - and his story, Sarah's story, becomes one we want to hear.

More than simply creating beautifully realistic characters in an strange and, sometimes, absurd situation, Ryan Andrews' story will manage to keep you hooked as well.  At times dark and horrible, but more often strange and heartwarming, Sarah and the Seed provides a well-rounded, well-written story that's simple, compelling, and beautiful.

The Bad
Sarah and the Seed uses maturer themes that may not be suitable for a very young audience; however, it's a fairly mild story that can appeal to a range of ages and interests.

The Ugly
Sometimes, doubt and fear can be a very ugly things - and they can often force a typically nice individual to make rash, foolish decisions, even against the people they love most.

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For more information on Sarah and the Seed and some of Ryan Andrews' other artistic projects, check out www.ryan-a.com or, more specifically, http://www.ryan-a.com/comics/sarahandtheseed01.htm.