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parentheticals's review
5.0
A beautiful world-less comic book that should be made into a video game. I am so glad books like these are getting published in the country today.
phoibee's review
5.0
This reminds me of Adventure Time (I'm sorry it's foreign). I first read "Lost" but I enjoyed this book more! I like it. It shows more story and the details are better than the next book. I could've bought this first.
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review
5.0
ARC: Via Netgalley
This is actually quite a charming little picture graphic novel. There is no text, just pictures, but the action is easy to follow.
The story concerns a creature that reminds one of Bone and his or her quest to find gems. These gems will restore color. The hero (and I am using this as a gender neutral term) eventually gains a partner, a character who reminds one of those ink blot characters that pop up in animation every so often. The quest takes them into the deep and dark caverns.
Cham uses both bright color and darkness to his best advantage. Before anyone objects or tries to say that the story is anti-black, Cham shows that absolutely whiteness is just as blinding. IT is a variety of colors (of all shades) that is needed. In part this is through the use of the jewels, but also though the characters that inhabit the story. Both the hero and buddy are absolutes – white and black. The other creatures come across as frightening at first, but then variations start to appear. And there is a whole host of creepy crawlies in the underground caverns.
In fact, you can almost see the book as a movie playing out before your eyes. It is a joy to read because of the use of color, humor, and style.
This is actually quite a charming little picture graphic novel. There is no text, just pictures, but the action is easy to follow.
The story concerns a creature that reminds one of Bone and his or her quest to find gems. These gems will restore color. The hero (and I am using this as a gender neutral term) eventually gains a partner, a character who reminds one of those ink blot characters that pop up in animation every so often. The quest takes them into the deep and dark caverns.
Cham uses both bright color and darkness to his best advantage. Before anyone objects or tries to say that the story is anti-black, Cham shows that absolutely whiteness is just as blinding. IT is a variety of colors (of all shades) that is needed. In part this is through the use of the jewels, but also though the characters that inhabit the story. Both the hero and buddy are absolutes – white and black. The other creatures come across as frightening at first, but then variations start to appear. And there is a whole host of creepy crawlies in the underground caverns.
In fact, you can almost see the book as a movie playing out before your eyes. It is a joy to read because of the use of color, humor, and style.
sincerelysara22's review
4.0
This was an absolute delight to read! Despite the fact that there were no words, I knew exactly what was happening. The little guy has a map and has to find five colorful gems and gets the help of another little guy from the forest. The art is stunning. The background is always black and it's such a striking contrast to the bright and colorful art. The characters are cute and everything is simplistic in a lovely way. I adored this!
*Received a copy from NetGalley.
*Received a copy from NetGalley.
noveladdiction's review
3.0
I'm really getting into these wordless graphic novels. I can't imagine how much work has to go into these - the illustrations have to be spot on, and speak for the story. I found a lot of similarities to The Journey trilogy by Becker, though this is definitely a more grown-up version.
Entertaining "read."
Entertaining "read."
ianders's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
4.5
This is an absolutely charming comic about two little creatures meeting while being on an adventure and fulfilling a quest together, battling monsters and meeting other odd beings along the way. It's very simple, it has no dialogues, and it is so pretty and wholesome (in spite of the beasts slaying). As it is a simple story, there's not much to say about it, but I can talk about how it made me feel.
I am in love with the illustrations; they convey a world with childlike wonders among an oppressing darkness (literally). The companionship between the protagonist and their new friend is adorable. Every page compels you to turn to the next, and in no time, I was done and going back to the beginning to look at the images again. The book just made me happy. It was not particularly uplifting per se, but it chased bad mood and put a smile on my face. I think I could describe it as a sampling of what I feel when I play a Zelda game. Now, the world-building isn't as developped and complex of course, but it has that adventurous vibe that makes one feel all dreamy, that vibe that made you pick up a fake sword (like a branch) as a kid and imagine yourself as a hero in its simplest form.
I cannot wait to read the follow-up comic and see more pretty stories by this artist.
I am in love with the illustrations; they convey a world with childlike wonders among an oppressing darkness (literally). The companionship between the protagonist and their new friend is adorable. Every page compels you to turn to the next, and in no time, I was done and going back to the beginning to look at the images again. The book just made me happy. It was not particularly uplifting per se, but it chased bad mood and put a smile on my face. I think I could describe it as a sampling of what I feel when I play a Zelda game. Now, the world-building isn't as developped and complex of course, but it has that adventurous vibe that makes one feel all dreamy, that vibe that made you pick up a fake sword (like a branch) as a kid and imagine yourself as a hero in its simplest form.
I cannot wait to read the follow-up comic and see more pretty stories by this artist.
ahpotts's review
3.0
Cute characters - can I say that about characters that are so bloodthirsty? - and charming story. This was a fun tale with fantastic illustrations and I am certain that I can find students who will enjoy this. If you enjoy Bone or maybe Shaun Tan, then this story may well appeal.
luftschlosseule's review
5.0
This is not the first silent graphic novel I ever read, but definetly one of the best I ever had the chance to read.
Our nameless protagonist is on a journey, travelling to get four magical stones, and let me tell you, it feels very like Legend of Zelda or a pen and paper session. The pictures are beautiful, magical, suck you right in and I found my reading tempo increasing as the end was near because I was so thrilled and couldn't wait to see how it would all play out.
I've seen this is the first one of a series, and I'll keep an eye out for future installments, because that was some time spend very well.
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
Our nameless protagonist is on a journey, travelling to get four magical stones, and let me tell you, it feels very like Legend of Zelda or a pen and paper session. The pictures are beautiful, magical, suck you right in and I found my reading tempo increasing as the end was near because I was so thrilled and couldn't wait to see how it would all play out.
I've seen this is the first one of a series, and I'll keep an eye out for future installments, because that was some time spend very well.
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
thenthememoriesfade's review
4.0
It was the first time I was reading a silent graphic novel but I enjoyed it so much than I thought I would. The drawings were quite simple but poetic at the same time. The fact that the drawings are mostly back at the beginning made the added colours stand out even more. Throughout the story, the drawings became even more colourful and the colours were so bright. I wasn’t expecting the book to have so many colours so I was quite surprise.
The other cool thing is that basically everyone can “read” it, so it can be fun to read it with a child.
The only problem I got with it was the fact that the graphic novel was wordless; I was a little confused sometimes and a little bit lost but overall it was a good graphic novel and I would recommend it.
The other cool thing is that basically everyone can “read” it, so it can be fun to read it with a child.
The only problem I got with it was the fact that the graphic novel was wordless; I was a little confused sometimes and a little bit lost but overall it was a good graphic novel and I would recommend it.