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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
Gorgeous art, but confusing story…I was left so lost as to what had happened, while also being mesmerized. I have mixed feelings. I might have to read it again to figure it out. Nevertheless, I will be looking back at this book for art inspiration!
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
No
The aesthetics are perfection but it leaves you wanting more
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reread with the new reprint!! so happy to be able to own it now
dark
tense
fast-paced
This is a book that has been on my radar for so long because it was out of print when I first heard about it so it was literally impossible for me to get my hands on it. It was only by chance that I saw that it was being reissued and I knew that I had to seize my chance to finally get a chance to read this graphic novel.
Carroll has a really unique way of telling stories which means that a lot of room is left in the narrative for the readers’ own interpretations. This story more than most seems to one that can be read in wildly different ways. I felt myself moved by the story that was being told in the pages of this book but also confused so I did what we do and took to the internet to see what other readers had to say. It was within those reviews online that I saw two opposing interpretations of the narrative take shape. Both interpretations see the story as being about abuse and control but readers can’t seem to agree on which party is the abuser. This is not a situation where one interpretation invalidates the other but rather shows the way that Carroll skilfully creates a narrative that readers can see themselves in.