Reviews

Black Cat Crossing by Richard Sala

magnetgrrl's review against another edition

3.0

I cannot get enough of Richard Sala. Black Cat Crossing seems like it may be older material; this is a very short collection of mostly 1-2 page strips and very short stories, some of which have familiar characters from his more recent and longer works (and in fact that's what makes me think these are older). I prefer his more developed tales, but all the same creepy and kooky elements that I love from the longer stuff are present in Black Cat Crossing - mystery, absurdity, conspiracy, occult themes (usually so bizarre and outré as to be nearly a parody of occult themes, but very light on the sarcasm, which I appreciate) and a general weirdo Halloweentown feel. I bought this used copy recently, and I finally picked up off the recent acquisitions pile last night and blasted through it. I was just teasing myself really - now I wish Sala would put out something new in time for fall!

robin_dh's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0