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shaxx's review
4.0
Tak tohle byl neobvyklý zážitek.
Už samotný formát komiksu je prvním překvapením, aneb při otevření se ujistěte, že máte kolem sebe dostatek místa. Druhé překvápko - art style pana Sandovala je prostě jedno velké WOW. Už samotné kresby bez kontextu příběhu jsou znepokojující a stejně se na ně musím dívat pořád dokola. Velmi expresivní výrazy obličeje, barevné schéma, technika kresby...Parádní. Jakožto milovník ilustrace jsem spoko.
Příběh je takový snový. Až na to, že ve zlém slova smyslu, jako noční můra a ten pocit po probuzení, kdy realita ještě splývá s posledním závanem snění. Tím nechci říct, že je to špatné, to ne. Je to dobré, ale má to zlověstný nádech. Pro ty, kteří v tom hledají nějakou smysluplnou pointu, leccos by se určitě dalo najít, nějaké ty metafory pro přechod z dětství do dospělosti, navazování přátelství, sílu přitažlivosti, objevování sexuality, změny jako takové... Každý si v tom může najít to své.
Tyhle divnoknihy jsou přesně to, co hledám, takže jestli má někdo tip na další podivnost, sem s tím :)
Už samotný formát komiksu je prvním překvapením, aneb při otevření se ujistěte, že máte kolem sebe dostatek místa. Druhé překvápko - art style pana Sandovala je prostě jedno velké WOW. Už samotné kresby bez kontextu příběhu jsou znepokojující a stejně se na ně musím dívat pořád dokola. Velmi expresivní výrazy obličeje, barevné schéma, technika kresby...Parádní. Jakožto milovník ilustrace jsem spoko.
Příběh je takový snový. Až na to, že ve zlém slova smyslu, jako noční můra a ten pocit po probuzení, kdy realita ještě splývá s posledním závanem snění. Tím nechci říct, že je to špatné, to ne. Je to dobré, ale má to zlověstný nádech. Pro ty, kteří v tom hledají nějakou smysluplnou pointu, leccos by se určitě dalo najít, nějaké ty metafory pro přechod z dětství do dospělosti, navazování přátelství, sílu přitažlivosti, objevování sexuality, změny jako takové... Každý si v tom může najít to své.
Tyhle divnoknihy jsou přesně to, co hledám, takže jestli má někdo tip na další podivnost, sem s tím :)
jasmne's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Fever dream, the kind you wake up from not remembering a thing that happened but vividly how it felt.
Parts felt fetishistic esp depiction of the young girls bodies (nudity and exaggeration of certain features) and the girls kissing, their relationship did not feel developed or natural, reveal of the prince at the end was also weird. Cool vibes though
Parts felt fetishistic esp depiction of the young girls bodies (nudity and exaggeration of certain features) and the girls kissing, their relationship did not feel developed or natural, reveal of the prince at the end was also weird. Cool vibes though
bewitchedsunflower's review against another edition
5.0
WOW. Simply... Mesmerizing! I am blown away.
marpesea's review against another edition
4.0
This is an eerie story that starts in one realm and quickly descends into a dark, dreamlike space. The art is strange— faces a little too childlike, noses and cheeks a little too red, but it grew on me and started to work in the context of this book.
Feels like a Shaun Tan story with shades of Lovecraft and the optimistic agency of Seanan McGuire.
Feels like a Shaun Tan story with shades of Lovecraft and the optimistic agency of Seanan McGuire.
bites_of_books's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was a beautifully illustrated story about a girl who finds another girl in the forest as they get closer and find out more about each other. I didn't know anything about this graphic novel going in and it was a wonderful surprise to find out exactly what was going on, even if it was quite strange at times.
The characters were endearing and it was especially exciting when the story turned creepy! The illustrations really evoked the atmosphere of darkness, the unknown, and certain shocking moments that were very effective.
I'd highly recommend this graphic novel purely because of the art and, if you enjoy strange horror stories, then this is definitely for you.
The characters were endearing and it was especially exciting when the story turned creepy! The illustrations really evoked the atmosphere of darkness, the unknown, and certain shocking moments that were very effective.
I'd highly recommend this graphic novel purely because of the art and, if you enjoy strange horror stories, then this is definitely for you.
leighhecking's review against another edition
3.0
The illustrations in this short volume are really a stand out. What initially attracted me to the book was that the art was heavily reminiscent of Jonathan Weiner's gorgeous cover illustration for Kai Meyer's book The Water Mirror.
This storytelling was surreal and dreamlike, creepy and atmospheric. But there were points where the plot could get a bit convoluted and difficult to understand. While I loved the art, I could have done with more back story.
Watersnakes tells the story of dark-haired Mila, who befriends the beautiful and mysterious pale-haired Agnes. I don't want to give too much away, so we'll say Agnes is not exactly what she seems.
I loved the girl love, but could have done without some of the body horror. Overall, I would give the artwork five stars and the story two or three stars. I really look forward to seeing more illustrations from this artist.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book!
This storytelling was surreal and dreamlike, creepy and atmospheric. But there were points where the plot could get a bit convoluted and difficult to understand. While I loved the art, I could have done with more back story.
Watersnakes tells the story of dark-haired Mila, who befriends the beautiful and mysterious pale-haired Agnes. I don't want to give too much away, so we'll say Agnes is not exactly what she seems.
I loved the girl love, but could have done without some of the body horror. Overall, I would give the artwork five stars and the story two or three stars. I really look forward to seeing more illustrations from this artist.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book!
abauer's review against another edition
3.0
Watersnakes has such an interesting premise. For me, the story had moments where that potential really came through, but overall, I think it just missed the mark. That being said, the artwork is amazing, and it's worth picking up for that alone.
yaredimpp's review against another edition
4.0
Me encantaron las ilustraciones, la historia es breve pero muy interesante y te atrapa.