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orangeoverload's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A lovely little book, about a story of a 'foreign student' whose cultural differences we don't understand, but still respect and find beautiful all the same.
littlewishling's review
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Tan’s art and storytelling style is so unique and beautiful and this short book is absolutely gorgeous and full of heart. I adored it.
broccsi's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
nycterisberna's review
4.0
Otro libro album lindísimo de Tan, en el cual vuelve al tema de la migración y las diferencias culturales, esta vez presentando a un daemon?, una llama?, un demonio? que llega de intercambio a una casa y se interesa por cosas muy distintas a lo que el narrador le quiere enseñar. Es una historia preciosa, con una final abierto, que permite imaginar lo que no muestra (por ejemplo, la mamá del narrador).
antlersantlers's review against another edition
5.0
Good gravy, Shaun Tan is incredible. This is a masterful little picture book, that would also be an excellent book for an independent reader. The illustrations are gorgeous and cute and strange (classic Shaun Tan!) and the story is just as cute and strange! The titular Eric is a foreign exchange student, although not quite what the narrator was picturing. He's not as curious about their city's landmarks and goings-on as he is in the little bits and bobs of trash he sees in the street. Eric is so goofy and I love looking at an alien story on such a small, silly scale. The art is incredible, as always, and it is an incredibly delightful read!
sam_banchowski's review
3.0
Although this book is supercute(TM), like all Tan's books, it just wasn't as endearing as The Lost Thing or The Red Tree. The little alien, Eric, provides a nice metaphor for cultural differences.
catherinemcfall's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0