Reviews

The Girl Who Married a Skull: And Other African Stories by Kel McDonald

torgiepie's review against another edition

inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Such a fun way to learn about various folktales from all over Africa! The art styles and storytelling was all unique from each other and equally fun to be part of.

slavic_bookworm's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

chilipenguin's review

adventurous funny informative lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

thevultureeye's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny informative mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

mommamel11's review against another edition

5.0

I read the occasional graphic novel. This was on some “best” list a year or two ago. It is a collection of African folktales illustrated in comic book style. I recognized some of the stories. The comic bookstyle gave it a bit of an edge. Each one featured a different illustrator. Lots of women participated. I really enjoyed this collection.

bookwyrmknits's review

3.5

I have read a few graphic novel anthologies now, and it's always interesting to see how different artists take the same theme and illustrate them differently. These illustrated fables were a lot of fun to read, though I don't know the original stories and so can't compare these versions to any other tellings.

apologiesforeverything's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

malmal's review against another edition

informative reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

Some of the art styles just didn't vibe with me

stephisbranded's review against another edition

4.0

I really loved this. Some of the stories are modernized in a way I found entertaining and fun. I like how each story has different artwork as well.

ceraphimfalls's review against another edition

adventurous informative lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

Updated but not reimagined folktales are exactly what I needed on this sleepy, rainy day. They were easy to read, but poignant. The art was diverse and interesting and the writing was tight, but accessible. There are parts that feel wobbly or somewhat incomplete, but it was a solid showing for the first in an anthology series- especially since I'm not a great fan of anthologies!

Highlights: Gratitude, The Lion's Whisker, and The Stranger**