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lunarchfey's review against another edition
4.0
Surreal and beautiful art, with an intriguing set of characters and storyline. I loved the interplay between the talk radio narration and the stylized use of colors (or lack thereof) for emphasis. Definitely a quirky, interesting read.
dinnureads's review against another edition
2.0
I received a copy of this graphic novel through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Honestly it was a very confusing book. The characters were faceless (literally drawn without faces) but mostly the art style was okay. It was a quick read, so it wasn’t overly difficult to finish it…But by the end of the story I was so confused and seriously didn’t know what the point of whole story was…Could anyone explain what the hell did I just read?
Honestly it was a very confusing book. The characters were faceless (literally drawn without faces) but mostly the art style was okay. It was a quick read, so it wasn’t overly difficult to finish it…But by the end of the story I was so confused and seriously didn’t know what the point of whole story was…Could anyone explain what the hell did I just read?
nythdriel's review
4.0
Fun little novel with simple yet bright art style.
I've read this in one seating.
With a little bit of spooks and a slight emotional rollercoaster. This is a comic I'd pick up again.
I've read this in one seating.
With a little bit of spooks and a slight emotional rollercoaster. This is a comic I'd pick up again.
knifekun's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
dame_samara's review
4.0
Lulling and melancholic this story carries you along it's well worn path.
The Art style is incredibly unique, using body language rather then facial expressions to covey emotions.
This did not feel as it had any resolution but I can't say I'm angry about it, because it just felt right. Like this was the inevitability we had been working towards since the beginning.
Though this did feel like the natural conclusion, I do find myself questioning, what in the world is going on in this book. Both with the missing persons, and in the romance, and also the other side plot with the zines.
I do feel like I could read this book 6 more times and not truly understand what is going on.
The Art style is incredibly unique, using body language rather then facial expressions to covey emotions.
This did not feel as it had any resolution but I can't say I'm angry about it, because it just felt right. Like this was the inevitability we had been working towards since the beginning.
Though this did feel like the natural conclusion, I do find myself questioning, what in the world is going on in this book. Both with the missing persons, and in the romance, and also the other side plot with the zines.
I do feel like I could read this book 6 more times and not truly understand what is going on.
patchwork_zombie's review
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
birdwrong's review
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Absolutely adored this! I feel like I need to read it five more times. I was drawn in by the art, and it didn't disappoint. There are many, many incredible panels that create such mysterious and impactful atmospheres. I also really appreciate how the characters are drawn - they are super expressive and relatable, which I find impressive given they are drawn without faces.
The story is very mysterious, and while I cannot say I understand it (I think I may need to re-read a few times, which I'm certainly not complaining about) the characters really did resonate with me.
By the last page, I was filled with the feeling of "THIS is why I love graphic novels"! The experience of reading this book was unique and spellbinding. I just wish I could find a physical copy somewhere!
The story is very mysterious, and while I cannot say I understand it (I think I may need to re-read a few times, which I'm certainly not complaining about) the characters really did resonate with me.
By the last page, I was filled with the feeling of "THIS is why I love graphic novels"! The experience of reading this book was unique and spellbinding. I just wish I could find a physical copy somewhere!
mooncallsme's review
usando esto para la review del ultimo y tercer tomo, El pájaro y la serpiente. (la otra review esta en goodreads). manteniendo muchas d las choices artisticas, de tono y de storytelling, esta entrega tiene un toque más gótico y d leyenda folklórica, creando un mundo fantastico propio alrededor de la tumultuosa vida de una familia noble con una extraña historia. sigue tan criptico y vago como los anteriores; compelling, a pesar d operar bajo unas reglas muy dificiles de descifrar y tener unos personajes no muy accesibles. matilde, la prota, lleva una vida opresiva como parte de una dinastia familiar q parece solo interesada en completar su sacrificio para su propio beneficio; su hermana, soñadora y bizarra, parece tener algo d conocimiento y control sobre la magia de su mundo pero, a pesar de su preocupación y un afecto bastante incestuoso, sigue siendo abusiva. creo q juega mucho con la ambiguedad, con una atmosfera en tensión, y con el poder d las narrativas en constante cambio. con la tragedia, con lo q esta escrito, lo q esta olvidado, lo q nos roba la autonomia, lo q nos hace libres, los mitos y el tiempo. mostly creo q busca gut reactions; trasmitir, sin contar con la logica.
ansch05's review against another edition
5.0
I can see myself rereading this every few months for many years and understanding something new every time