Scan barcode
annebennett1957's review against another edition
5.0
Not sure why this book is considered for YA audience. Anyway, I loved it and laughed out loud at the ending.
banana83854's review against another edition
3.0
A little over my head, but could be used as a powerful message.
chemistea's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
Cicada is short, but memorable. The book contains few words, but it moves you to fill in the details. The art is gorgeous and tells you the story in its own way. Within the span of 30 seconds I have gone from not knowing this character to wanting to protect Cicada with my entire being.
damopedro's review against another edition
4.0
Beautifully painted, stark and perhaps just a little uncomfortable for anyone who works in an office environment.
randomscrabble's review against another edition
5.0
I was not expecting to find my shortest read of the year, or maybe shortest read ever, but that's what happened while browsing at the library. This book has 32 pages and most of it is illustrated.
Don't get fooled by the length though, this thin book packs so much truth. I saw it as a sort of criticism of the way most companies run their businesses and the way most co-workers treat each other.
Workers, for most corporations, aren't really human, they are tools to be used with the means of obtaining profits and therefore they are treated as such. Like most objects nowadays it's easier/cheaper to replace them when they don't work as they used to and that's most likely why these tools aren't cared for properly in the first place.
I was wondering why would the author pick cicadas to convey this message and found out that they are considered a symbol of "carefree living and immortality", one could say they would make perfect judges when it comes to the subject of humans since we might be the complete opposite.
Undoubtedly this short read gave me lots to think about, but I'll save you the time of having to read me since that might take you longer than reading the book for yourself
Don't get fooled by the length though, this thin book packs so much truth. I saw it as a sort of criticism of the way most companies run their businesses and the way most co-workers treat each other.
Workers, for most corporations, aren't really human, they are tools to be used with the means of obtaining profits and therefore they are treated as such. Like most objects nowadays it's easier/cheaper to replace them when they don't work as they used to and that's most likely why these tools aren't cared for properly in the first place.
I was wondering why would the author pick cicadas to convey this message and found out that they are considered a symbol of "carefree living and immortality", one could say they would make perfect judges when it comes to the subject of humans since we might be the complete opposite.
Undoubtedly this short read gave me lots to think about, but I'll save you the time of having to read me since that might take you longer than reading the book for yourself
ballycumbering's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Beautiful, sad, wistful, and hopeful artwork shines in this simple story about a simple Cicada.
pagesofpins's review against another edition
Cicada is part of the corporate machine. Too real...
joshgauthier's review against another edition
4.0
A visually catching, slightly odd little book that manages a quiet resonance in its delivery.