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spudd64's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Trafficking, Murder, Genocide, and Sexual assault
anastasia_st's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
szaibol's review
5.0
Heartbreaking story with amazing artworks.
Very quick read that will stay with you for a long time.
Very quick read that will stay with you for a long time.
shea_proulx's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
torihope98's review
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Violence, Death of parent, Genocide, and Murder
Moderate: Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Deportation, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Slavery
Minor: Xenophobia
kiwi_the_cat's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
nessma's review
3.0
— Thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher Europe Comics for providing me this e-book ARC of #TheShadows in exchange for an honest review.
actual rating: 3.5 stars.
i really enjoyed reading this! the underlying themes and parallels of the story is what really stood out to me. how the story was told as a story within story kept me interested and intrigued. along with the unique illustrations, another shiny pro is the way there were musical parts, and it truly felt like a musical and i loved it! however, as much as i loved all these elements, there seemed to be stories or panels that felt out of place at times. times where i was just scrolling and waiting for it to be over, as it didn't really add any substance to the story or atmosphere.
but overall an enjoyable read that subtly tackles important topics. would love to read more of this!
actual rating: 3.5 stars.
i really enjoyed reading this! the underlying themes and parallels of the story is what really stood out to me. how the story was told as a story within story kept me interested and intrigued. along with the unique illustrations, another shiny pro is the way there were musical parts, and it truly felt like a musical and i loved it! however, as much as i loved all these elements, there seemed to be stories or panels that felt out of place at times. times where i was just scrolling and waiting for it to be over, as it didn't really add any substance to the story or atmosphere.
but overall an enjoyable read that subtly tackles important topics. would love to read more of this!