Reviews

Gone to Amerikay by Derek McCulloch, Colleen Doran

ahmclellan's review

3.0

The story was good, though a bit vague in parts. I liked the art very much.

princessleia4life's review

1.0

I didn't feel like I could really connect to the characters. In fact I didn't really like any of them. I love the portrayal as life as an Irish immigrant.

nonna7's review

5.0

've only read one other graphic novel, but I really liked it. This is my second. I don't think it will be my last. This is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel with a fascinating story. It takes place in three times: 1870 NY, 1960 NY and 2010 Present Day NY. Louis Healy, Dublin millionaire, is on a business trip with his wife who give him an extraordinary anniversary present. She shows him his connection to Ciara O'Dwyer, who emigrated to NY with her daughter, Maire. Her husband was supposed to follow after making sure his uncle was ok, but he never showed up. In 1970 we meet Johnny McCormack who is trying to make it big as an Irish folk singer. He does, thanks to a visit from a ghost. I really loved this book. It's short, but beautiful and a wonderful story. I recommend it highly.

shelleyanderson4127's review

4.0

Excellent graphic novel--good illustrations, great plot, strong characters.