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mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
I received this graphic novel from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
This is a book about a boy who can see ghosts, a boy who has lost his grandma and who along with his father and mother go back to their home country to say their last respects to grandma.
Review to come in March 2020.
This is a book about a boy who can see ghosts, a boy who has lost his grandma and who along with his father and mother go back to their home country to say their last respects to grandma.
Review to come in March 2020.
linnaboobooks's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a soft, sad, yet mysterious read behind the death of Jesse's Lola, how the family celebrates her life, and in which the gift (or perhaps curse to Jesse) Jesse has allows for him to see creatures that no one else can with the exception of his now deceased Lola. It frightens him, what he sees and what he knows, as he can't tell others of it in fear of what they will think of him.
misspippireads's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic novel in brown tones that sooth the eyes.
Uncertain about most ghost stories and this one was enlightening, but don't need to read again. I did enjoy the artwork, but, again, the story not that amusing, rather depressing. The family returns to visit family that is mourning their loved ones. The ghost child is haunting the house. The cure is to rescue the lost toy.
Uncertain about most ghost stories and this one was enlightening, but don't need to read again. I did enjoy the artwork, but, again, the story not that amusing, rather depressing. The family returns to visit family that is mourning their loved ones. The ghost child is haunting the house. The cure is to rescue the lost toy.
crunchycrystals's review against another edition
3.75
REALLY liked the way the story doesnt explain everything to you immediately but lets you slowly piece together what happened through the characters' expressions. wish there was more stuff about the lola's backstory like more about her experiences with supernatural creatures and used the funeral setting more. the art was really nice and i loved the small details in the setting to make it feel more like the philippines like the mosquito net or the jeepney. i feel like this was supposed to have a sequel and im sad there wasnt bc theres a lot of stuff i wouldve been interested in hearing about like the thing about her baptizing people in a river and jesse thinking he was being drowned??? and the plane thing at the end </spoilers> along with more potential myths that couldve been used. but yeah fun book quick read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Alcoholism
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Lola: A Ghost Story' by J. Torres with illustrations by Elbert Or is a graphic novel about a young boy with a gift that his grandmother have, but it probably doesn't feel like a gift.
Jesse travels with his family back to the Philippines for the funeral of his grandmother, or Lola. She was an unusual woman who could see the dead. Her grandson Jesse discovers he has the same gift, when he begins seeing his dead cousin. The cousin has a task for him to do, but is it a trap?
I liked this story of family and ghosts. The story builds nicely, and I liked the included glossary of the different types of ghosts and monsters in the culture. The art is nice too, but I wish that it had been full color.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Jesse travels with his family back to the Philippines for the funeral of his grandmother, or Lola. She was an unusual woman who could see the dead. Her grandson Jesse discovers he has the same gift, when he begins seeing his dead cousin. The cousin has a task for him to do, but is it a trap?
I liked this story of family and ghosts. The story builds nicely, and I liked the included glossary of the different types of ghosts and monsters in the culture. The art is nice too, but I wish that it had been full color.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
theseventhl's review against another edition
5.0
Oni Press is always releasing quality graphic novels since I can remember (they've been around since I was seven, so yeah), and Lola is certainly one of them. It is a ghost story for people who don't like ghost stories; a supernatural tale for fans of human stories in strange scenarios like Natsume Yuujinchou or Kieli that is never overwhelmed by the presence of ghosts to the point of becoming pure fantasy. Not like there's anything wrong with one hundred percent fantasy, but at the heart of Lola is a tale of humanity and that shines through brilliantly through all the layers of local mythos that gives the novel its unique feel. When's the last time you read a graphic novel exploring Philippine folklore? Exactly.
You can read the rest of my review at Nagareboshi Reviews.
You can read the rest of my review at Nagareboshi Reviews.
msmariejude's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lannthacker's review against another edition
2.0
A little jaunt into the superstitions of the Philippines. Jesse travels with his family to his grandmother's funeral. On the trip he learns the cause of the visions he sees. Secondary doorway: setting.
mrs_bookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for giving me an eARC to read in exchange for an honest review. I was initially drawn to this book because it is a graphic novel and a ghost story-two things my sixth grade students love. I was amazed at the illustrations, they were simple in color but showed so much emotion and detail. I liked the backstory that was at the beginning of the book and also the mythology/folklore attached. This was a good read.
sasha_in_a_box's review against another edition
4.0
It's fun to see dead people! Especially if that connects you to your late grandmother, who was also psychic. But it's pretty scary, too, and it's difficult to decide that when you should share the psychic messages you receive. Not everyone may be as receptive as your Filipino family.
This book features a really in-depth Filipino family (despite the shortness of the book; I still want more), dead people, a lovely resolution, and the absolutely most chilling ending I've yet read. Holy crap. It's worth checking out just for that. Good luck sleeping at night!
This book features a really in-depth Filipino family (despite the shortness of the book; I still want more), dead people, a lovely resolution, and the absolutely most chilling ending I've yet read. Holy crap. It's worth checking out just for that. Good luck sleeping at night!