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maribeaux's review
5.0
It broke my heart. A tale about being different, discriminated and unappreciated in an egotistical society that only wants to take. Reminded me of Kafka and "The Metamorphosis" a lot, because of the metaphor of an insect-man. The ending teaches children something that many parents fail to teach: trying harder for the best in a certain environment is one thing, but giving up is an art of its own. We put pressure on children all the time by teaching them how to show more effort, stronger willpower, harder work, but we forget to mention that quiting an environment that doesn't allow for freedom is equally important.
unladylike's review
3.0
I eyed this book on the shelves of the library I work at for some time, particularly because my longest relationship up to this point was with someone who adopted the name Cicada for herself. I have a lifelong fondness for these insects, and I've read a bit of the graphic novels by Shaun and Amy Tan.
This one took about 10 minutes to read, but it was cute and charming.
This one took about 10 minutes to read, but it was cute and charming.
vanderyle's review against another edition
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
xsleepyshadows's review
5.0
I really enjoy Shaun Tan's artwork, and I especially enjoy his books. This book particularly made me think about the message that was being portrayed and honestly there are several you could talk about and probably keep finding more. First, I interpreted this as bully/suicide. Death being one of freedon. I kept thinking that this could also be portrayed as retirement from a harsh industry. Kept thinking and this could be our relationship with nature. Nature being something we depend on the work of and treat it very harshly. In the end, nature will continue to be beautiful and thrive. Him leaving at the end with several others to a forest type closing cover laughing at us. Really, without this Cicada and several others the human society/workplace will collapse.
Anyway, that's a couple of takes I got when reading through this book. I'd love to see what everyone has to say about this piece of art! I highly recommend! ~Ashley
Anyway, that's a couple of takes I got when reading through this book. I'd love to see what everyone has to say about this piece of art! I highly recommend! ~Ashley