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tetrootz's review
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
inthebelljar's review
3.0
Everyone Is Tulip is about aspiring actress Becca who stumbles into a life of internet fame after starring as Tulip in a digital art piece directed/produced by cliche-spewing Paradox XL (or Stanley). Dealing with the consequences of going viral, the story reflects back on how Becca came to live in LA and the things she's given up to get there - and what more she's willing to give up to really make it.
I feel like this might actually be more like a 3.5 but when I sit and think about how I felt after reading it, I just didn't quite tip over into "I really liked it" territory, it kept middling out into "I liked it." I liked the ideas of it, I liked a lot of the themes explored (identity and personas, giving up yourself to get what you want/playing the game to make it, even art theft, etc.), but I felt like something was missing.
Maybe I wanted more? Maybe I wanted the build towards Becca's ultimate decision to be a bit more...gradual?
Still, I generally liked the art and the exploration of themes, and I also liked the subtlety of the characters' internal worlds. No outright explanations or internal monologues or diary entries, yet I still felt like I knew what was going on inside their heads.
Overall, I liked Everyone Is Tulip even if I thought it could have been better. I liked the hypocrisy and the messiness and the sad reality of performance and fame. Also I do have to say I loved the fashion in the performance art pieces throughout, which were absolutely incredible.
I feel like this might actually be more like a 3.5 but when I sit and think about how I felt after reading it, I just didn't quite tip over into "I really liked it" territory, it kept middling out into "I liked it." I liked the ideas of it, I liked a lot of the themes explored (identity and personas, giving up yourself to get what you want/playing the game to make it, even art theft, etc.), but I felt like something was missing.
Maybe I wanted more? Maybe I wanted the build towards Becca's ultimate decision to be a bit more...gradual?
Spoiler
Although Becca often goes along with being put into the Tulip-shaped box and being taken advantage of by Paradox and her roommate, Eve, she seemed so resistant and angry until the very last page? Although in some ways, she had been heading down that road for a long time. I'm not sure, but I have mixed feelings about the ending.Still, I generally liked the art and the exploration of themes, and I also liked the subtlety of the characters' internal worlds. No outright explanations or internal monologues or diary entries, yet I still felt like I knew what was going on inside their heads.
Overall, I liked Everyone Is Tulip even if I thought it could have been better. I liked the hypocrisy and the messiness and the sad reality of performance and fame. Also I do have to say I loved the fashion in the performance art pieces throughout, which were absolutely incredible.
goddessreads's review
I stopped pages into chap 2
She just got done talking about her town being filled with addiction and her dad is an alcoholic but then brings up Congo, and child soldiers. Girl, what Congo got to do with this?!
Youre worried about being an addict.
I read further on but i dont care enough to continue, for real. So I stopped. 💁🏿
She just got done talking about her town being filled with addiction and her dad is an alcoholic but then brings up Congo, and child soldiers. Girl, what Congo got to do with this?!
Youre worried about being an addict.
I read further on but i dont care enough to continue, for real. So I stopped. 💁🏿
animemiz24's review
4.0
This is an interesting book, it shows a character from a small town who moves to Los Angeles to try and make it there as an actress and she made it with a video that trended on the internet. The story doesn't really show much of how the story ends for her, but as she tries to live with her internet fame, it makes her realize that there are things that she has to do. The attention span can appear to get shorter and you even hear of social media stars, or influencers. Everything is Tulip just channels many stories of people who try to succeed, but what exactly is success within today's society?
The art is similar to many other graphic novelist for now, and the author ends with an essay that tries to explain the purpose of Tulip. Definitely check out this story if you are interest in perhaps how a social media influencer thinks or wants to succeed. Everyone is Tulip is a happy for now story.
The art is similar to many other graphic novelist for now, and the author ends with an essay that tries to explain the purpose of Tulip. Definitely check out this story if you are interest in perhaps how a social media influencer thinks or wants to succeed. Everyone is Tulip is a happy for now story.
hellocookie's review
5.0
An introspective look at what lengths one will go to in order to find success and what it can inevitably do you to along the way as you come face to face with your insecurities as well as your past.
clarianamoona's review
3.0
Everyone is tulip. This is my first book of the year and I can honestly say that it was okay. No spoilers but if u wanted a happy ending maybe go elsewhere for it.
2.75⭐️/5
2.75⭐️/5
aqulia's review
dark
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The art was great, but the ending was lack luster, and it felt a little shallow
jkenna1990's review
2.0
I wish there were half stars on GR, this is a 2.5 for me.
It was just pretentious. That's pretty much it. The artwork was nice which is why this is a 2.5 instead of a 2. If you're not into pretentious graphic novels about art then skip this one.
It was just pretentious. That's pretty much it. The artwork was nice which is why this is a 2.5 instead of a 2. If you're not into pretentious graphic novels about art then skip this one.
gondorgirl's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Blood, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Sexual content