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yaara's review against another edition
more visual than story. i think i only like space book of theirs.
therazzdazzler's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
catsteaandabook's review against another edition
4.0
As per usual, Tillie Walden created a beautiful book. The writing and art were gorgeous and the atmosphere was palpable. It’s hard not to feel immersed in the story. I had two problems with this book. One, a frequent criticism of Tillie Walden and a problem I had with On a Sunbeam, the characters all look very similar, so it’s easy to get confused with who’s who. My other issue was just that it was so hard to follow. I read this three times, and every time I was like, I think this happened? But it’s unclear. This is another common complaint in reviews. I highly recommend reading Warren’s review after reading because he gives a synopsis of everything that happens and it confirmed what I was unsure about and pointed out bits that I missed. The plot is supposed to be loose, but I do wish it was at least a little easier to follow. With that said, the confusion surprisingly doesn’t taint the reading experience all that much, or at least not as much as I would expect. The incredibly well created atmosphere makes the book pleasant to read regardless. This isn’t my favorite Tillie Walden book, but I still recommend it.
katiegrrrl's review against another edition
5.0
Tillie Walden is an incredible graphic novel creator. This story had me in tears. And really wanting a giant kitten that I could sleep on like a pillow and ride on like an elephant.
katybug25's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
rbreade's review against another edition
The story is elliptical, with vast space and indeterminate periods of time between some of the panels, and the art--especially the architecture--is stunning. In a land where winter is bitter and lasts for three years, what happens inside once a family shuts the massive doors of its labyrinthine castle at the end of summer...?
And to think Walden achieved this while still in high school.