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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
fast-paced
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
I haven’t read any of Raina Telgemeier’s other books, but pre-reading her other graphic memoir, Smile, wasn’t necessary. Which is perfect, because I wasn’t compelled to go seeking it out after I finished Sisters. I do firmly believe that good children’s books are good regardless of the label. Good children’s books are ones that you read as a kid, re-read as an adult, and walk away thinking, “Damn, that was a fiiiine story!” For me, Sisters wasn’t that. It falls somewhere between “Hot damn!” and “Only an innocent child without the corruption of the ability to see bad in life would enjoy this.”
I could complain about some of the problems I had with Sisters. But it does have benefits: it introduces young readers to non-linear story telling, and can cultivate an appreciation for graphic novels that will very likely continue for the rest of their lives.
Read my full review on Papercuttts.
(note: I read this book as an ARC, but my review is 100% my true opinion)
I could complain about some of the problems I had with Sisters. But it does have benefits: it introduces young readers to non-linear story telling, and can cultivate an appreciation for graphic novels that will very likely continue for the rest of their lives.
Read my full review on Papercuttts.
(note: I read this book as an ARC, but my review is 100% my true opinion)
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
This one was also a fast read and enjoyable - I couldn't really relate since I don't have siblings but the story is interesting enough - Raina always wanted a sister - but when she got her ... well they don't really get along - and the only things I didn't like about this book were a) the little sister acting the way she did and it's never really explained why she was the way she was and b) the mother leaving them in the van in the middle of nowhere to go get help with a stranger and their little brother - couldn't she just ask the stranger for the phone so she could call for help instead? Other than that a pretty enjoyable short book.
I liked this a lot more than I did [b: Smile|6393631|Smile (Smile, #1)|Raina Telgemeier|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1531595478l/6393631._SX50_.jpg|6582125], despite having had my own share of dentist woes and despite not having any siblings. And that may just be a question of taste; I prefer my stories to be character-centric and focused on the protagonist’s relationships, and this one checks both of those boxes.
The lens is firmly angled at social interaction here, and the resultant shots that we glimpse are an exhibition of the simpler things: sibling rivalries, financial troubles, family road trips, intimidating cousins, etc. All of which might sound dull, but this graphic novel makes for a fast and engrossing read, thanks to a generous amount of laugh-out-loud relatable moments. The absence of these elements in Smile certainly felt peculiar for an autobiographical work.
In particular, I must commend this book’s handling of the looming question of divorce. The kids are perceptible enough to sense trouble in paradise but not bothered enough for it to be an urgent concern or to spiral out of control; theirs was a refreshingly age-appropriate unperturbed reaction—something we don’t see frequently in middle-grade books, for unfathomable reasons.
Telgemeier’s narrative keeps switching between her adolescence and early childhood but these transitions occur smoothly and are rendered using different colour palettes, making it easier for younger readers to keep up. Her expressive art style serves to convey the emotional outbursts of children and teenagers hilariously and accurately, though I often found Braden Lamb’s colouring sub-par and more than a few panels are bare.
The lens is firmly angled at social interaction here, and the resultant shots that we glimpse are an exhibition of the simpler things: sibling rivalries, financial troubles, family road trips, intimidating cousins, etc. All of which might sound dull, but this graphic novel makes for a fast and engrossing read, thanks to a generous amount of laugh-out-loud relatable moments. The absence of these elements in Smile certainly felt peculiar for an autobiographical work.
In particular, I must commend this book’s handling of the looming question of divorce. The kids are perceptible enough to sense trouble in paradise but not bothered enough for it to be an urgent concern or to spiral out of control; theirs was a refreshingly age-appropriate unperturbed reaction—something we don’t see frequently in middle-grade books, for unfathomable reasons.
Telgemeier’s narrative keeps switching between her adolescence and early childhood but these transitions occur smoothly and are rendered using different colour palettes, making it easier for younger readers to keep up. Her expressive art style serves to convey the emotional outbursts of children and teenagers hilariously and accurately, though I often found Braden Lamb’s colouring sub-par and more than a few panels are bare.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Anyone with a sister can probably relate. Sometimes the story changes the time in which it is set, which interrupts the flow, especially since if there were any clues prior to the switch, I missed them. Also I felt like the bit about why the dad flew instead of taking the road trip with the family was just tossed in the story.