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singerji's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
meghannf's review against another edition
5.0
You got to love Glister and her world of supernatural adventures!
The first thing that comes to mind when speaking about Glister is the richness of the language. Most comics have a correct English, of course, but this one goes higher than that. An aspect which makes absolute sense considering the very unique personality of this little girl, Glister! It is logic and clever. The writing style gives us a lot of clues on the character and the persona that is Glister.
From time to time I don't like the lettering which are written with a handwritten style. Expect that for Glister, it was great! I liked it even more. why is that? Simply because it reflects a part of her. You can see that the lettering belongs to someone young, just like her.
Now, about the story, it was cute, very cute! This book is a compilation of different issues. Some of them have a very surprising ending. A very good surprise !!
From a teacher point of view: it isa little bit hard to understand for ESL. Though, it can be a good way to discover new words or on the contrary be overwhelmed and lost.
The first thing that comes to mind when speaking about Glister is the richness of the language. Most comics have a correct English, of course, but this one goes higher than that. An aspect which makes absolute sense considering the very unique personality of this little girl, Glister! It is logic and clever. The writing style gives us a lot of clues on the character and the persona that is Glister.
From time to time I don't like the lettering which are written with a handwritten style. Expect that for Glister, it was great! I liked it even more. why is that? Simply because it reflects a part of her. You can see that the lettering belongs to someone young, just like her.
Now, about the story, it was cute, very cute! This book is a compilation of different issues. Some of them have a very surprising ending. A very good surprise !!
From a teacher point of view: it isa little bit hard to understand for ESL. Though, it can be a good way to discover new words or on the contrary be overwhelmed and lost.
jobalharrie's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
aliterarylion's review against another edition
4.0
I read this comic after a recommendation from Australian darling, NerdBurger. I didn't know what to expect from the cover, but it was a delightful surprise. The whimsy of the series was lovely to read. Some of the vocabulary and context was too British for me to understand as a confused American, but I got the gist of it. I adored the world and splendor of a special girl named Glister. From haunted teapots to fairy forests, there was an abundance of magic in Glister's enormous Victorian manor.
glitterandtwang's review against another edition
4.0
Glister Butterworth attracts all manner of strange things. I vividly recalled the first story from this collection, so I am guessing I must have read it as a single issue some time ago. Anyway! It was just as delightful as I remembered, and the additional stories were also lovely. The best character might be Glister's home, which renovates and relocates itself on the slightest of whims.
Andi Watson's books are always a lot of fun.
Andi Watson's books are always a lot of fun.
heypretty52's review against another edition
5.0
So much fun to read. And though many reviewers may have missed it, this book is just perfect for middle grade readers. The bonus materials were a particular delight!
armaget's review against another edition
2.0
I think it was meant for younger kids, because it was a little boring and simplistic, and maybe too long. Also, I didn't particularly like the art style as a lot of people have said. It was four short stories, but I didn't really get into any one of them.
Happy Ending rating: the endings for each story were good. DIdn't make me gasp with joy or anything though... 7/10
Happy Ending rating: the endings for each story were good. DIdn't make me gasp with joy or anything though... 7/10