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shorty_320's review against another edition
5.0
Such a touching story about love and loss. I grow more and more enamored with Thompson's work.
hakimbriki's review against another edition
3.0
This mildly touching and funny comic book relates the unique and melancholic story of Chunky Rice, a silent and introverted anthropomorphic turtle who follows his "urge" to escape, leaving his mouse girlfriend "Dandel". Along the way, Chunky meets a bunch of weirdly compelling characters...and... that's pretty much it. The story, paradoxically, goes nowhere, which really is a shame when you think of the extraordinary atmosphere and setting the author created.
andreatypesbraille's review against another edition
2.0
I think I'll start off with: I don't think this book was for me. It was not what I expected it to be ... at all. While I would personally give it 1 star, I think that's my own issues with the book, so I'll give it 2 stars.
This story, surrounding a turtle named Chunky Rice (adorable name) who loves a mouse named Dandel but is leaving them to travel the world. Chunky Rice must leave. Dandel must stay. No real reason is given as to why this has to be.
The supporting characters, Chunky Rice's roommate Solomon, Solomon's brother Chuck that is captain of the boat Chunky Rice is traveling on, Ruth and Livonia who are conjoined sisters traveling on this boat as well, all have a story of loss but none seem to be comparative in scope of the loss.
Solomon is the one standout of the story for me. We get backstory on him, we get a bit of plot on his current plight. He's an endearing character, with an interesting and at times hard-to-read accent/pattern of speech.
Trigger Warning: The backstory involving Solomon involves animal abuse. As this is a graphic novel, and this was told through images, I found this rather upsetting.
This story, surrounding a turtle named Chunky Rice (adorable name) who loves a mouse named Dandel but is leaving them to travel the world. Chunky Rice must leave. Dandel must stay. No real reason is given as to why this has to be.
The supporting characters, Chunky Rice's roommate Solomon, Solomon's brother Chuck that is captain of the boat Chunky Rice is traveling on, Ruth and Livonia who are conjoined sisters traveling on this boat as well, all have a story of loss but none seem to be comparative in scope of the loss.
Solomon is the one standout of the story for me. We get backstory on him, we get a bit of plot on his current plight. He's an endearing character, with an interesting and at times hard-to-read accent/pattern of speech.
Trigger Warning: The backstory involving Solomon involves animal abuse. As this is a graphic novel, and this was told through images, I found this rather upsetting.
jennguare's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
barnesstorming's review against another edition
3.0
It's sweet, sad, lovely. Thompson showed tons of potential with this first outing -- including some really creative use of panel divisions and flashbacks -- even if it's not quite at the top of his game (which, for my money, is "Blankets"). The story is top-notch, as is the artwork. But the lettering is a bit too ornate and made this reader stumble, particularly when paired with several of the characters' tendencies to invent, bastardize, or misuse words. Still, it's an aching story, beautifully drawn, and well worth the investment.
scarletohhara's review against another edition
4.0
I LOVE Thompson's artwork. A LOT. His style of story telling too. Feels abrupt in many places but it all comes together at the end. Sometimes even making you shed a tear.
laefe's review against another edition
5.0
Sei andato via solo oggi e i posti in cui siamo stati insieme sono già pieni di bellezza e di significato.
Come puoi volerti lasciare alle spalle tutto questo?
A pensarci bene, il mondo che mi circonda non è pieno di significato, è vuoto.
Che cos'è la vista mozzafiato dell'oceano senza di te?
Niente.
Come puoi volerti lasciare alle spalle tutto questo?
A pensarci bene, il mondo che mi circonda non è pieno di significato, è vuoto.
Che cos'è la vista mozzafiato dell'oceano senza di te?
Niente.