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lexisbookishburrow's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Just as powerful as the audio version I listened to. I still think about this story and wanted to do a reread but wanted to try a different media of it. I saw there was a graphic novel and I quickly read it in one sitting as it’s pretty short. The art style is gorgeous and I love the usage of watercolors in it. This story is one that will sit with me forever and deserves all the stars.
lindseyrms's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
twinmom80's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mistermarshmallow's review
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
daniellekat's review
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I have no words to describe this book. I am in awe. Stunning artwork and beautifully written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Child death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Blood
Moderate: toxic masculinity Minor: gangsmckennacecile's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pastelwriter's review
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was an incredible story. It was heartbreaking and thoughtful.
The artwork in this graphic novel went perfectly with Reynolds’ words. They painted a vivid picture of the feelings and events conveyed by his writing.
Even in such few words, this graphic novel still ends up being an impactful read. It grips you and forces you to think of cycles of violence. It makes you think of how events are connected and how they may result in less than favorable outcomes. It is a story as much about love as it is about pain.
The ending is ambiguous, but I think it works for this story. It’s the type of story that seems to say, “Here’s the truth of how things happen and why. At the end of the day, the choice is yours if you continue the circle or break out into something different.”
The artwork in this graphic novel went perfectly with Reynolds’ words. They painted a vivid picture of the feelings and events conveyed by his writing.
Even in such few words, this graphic novel still ends up being an impactful read. It grips you and forces you to think of cycles of violence. It makes you think of how events are connected and how they may result in less than favorable outcomes. It is a story as much about love as it is about pain.
The ending is ambiguous, but I think it works for this story. It’s the type of story that seems to say, “Here’s the truth of how things happen and why. At the end of the day, the choice is yours if you continue the circle or break out into something different.”
notesfromthebookdrop's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0