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kaitoro_walker13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Huh. This is one of the most interesting books I've read in a while. Still good though
amrungwaew's review against another edition
5.0
This is a really beautiful book between its words and its illustrations. Sweet and surreal and strange and weirdly lovely.
nmheaman's review
5.0
Giving it a 5 mainly for the dog story which makes me tear up Every. Time.
All of it is beautiful but that one really stayed with me
All of it is beautiful but that one really stayed with me
patty_creatively_bookish's review against another edition
5.0
story 5/5
characters 5/5
writing 5/5
audio/paper E-book.
reread? F*ck yes.
Recommend it? Uhuh, highly.
Verhaal: 5/5
Karakters: 5/5
Schrijfstijl: 5/5
Papier/audio? E-boek.
Herlezen: F*ck ja.
Aanrader? Uhuh, zeker.
characters 5/5
writing 5/5
audio/paper E-book.
reread? F*ck yes.
Recommend it? Uhuh, highly.
Verhaal: 5/5
Karakters: 5/5
Schrijfstijl: 5/5
Papier/audio? E-boek.
Herlezen: F*ck ja.
Aanrader? Uhuh, zeker.
ilsindaco's review against another edition
4.0
Secondo libro dell’autore Shaun Tan e sebbene mi sia piaciuto un pochino meno (nel complesso) rispetto a “L’approdo” (vedi recensione nei post precedenti) è scoccato l’amore per questo autore e le sue illustrazioni cariche di emozioni.
Magistrale il racconto sul cane. Il racconto si interrompe per lasciare spazio a diverse tavole strutturalmente identiche ma con ambienti diversi, a piena pagina, dove un uomo di schiena guarda a nord e un cane, invece, a sud. Sentivo che non erano messe a caso e dentro di me, mentre le sfogliavo, qualcosa si stava riscuotendo. Non trovo tuttora le parole per esprimerlo. Brividi e commozione.
Per non parlare del racconto sulle lumache amanti. O ancora la bellezza delle farfalle, o gli inquietanti dipnoi.
Magistrale il racconto sul cane. Il racconto si interrompe per lasciare spazio a diverse tavole strutturalmente identiche ma con ambienti diversi, a piena pagina, dove un uomo di schiena guarda a nord e un cane, invece, a sud. Sentivo che non erano messe a caso e dentro di me, mentre le sfogliavo, qualcosa si stava riscuotendo. Non trovo tuttora le parole per esprimerlo. Brividi e commozione.
Per non parlare del racconto sulle lumache amanti. O ancora la bellezza delle farfalle, o gli inquietanti dipnoi.
E poi, in qualche modo, fummo di nuovo insieme.
È così che è sempre stato.
tx2its's review against another edition
4.0
Reading 2023
Book 187:Tales from the Inner City by Shaun Tan
Not a graphic novel really, more of illustrated short stories. Reviewed for ages 12 and older.
Synopsis: A collection of incredibly original stories, rich with feeling, strangely moving, almost numinous. And when the reader comes to the artwork, it's like walking into an amazing room, and then throwing open a curtain to see a brilliant scene that makes you understand and appreciate everything you've encountered in a deeper way.
Review: This is my second Shaun Tan book this year. His take of the ordinary is different, and his work is amazing. It will not be for everyone. With this book, you can leaf through and pick and choose stories that speak to you through the art. My rating 4⭐️.
Book 187:Tales from the Inner City by Shaun Tan
Not a graphic novel really, more of illustrated short stories. Reviewed for ages 12 and older.
Synopsis: A collection of incredibly original stories, rich with feeling, strangely moving, almost numinous. And when the reader comes to the artwork, it's like walking into an amazing room, and then throwing open a curtain to see a brilliant scene that makes you understand and appreciate everything you've encountered in a deeper way.
Review: This is my second Shaun Tan book this year. His take of the ordinary is different, and his work is amazing. It will not be for everyone. With this book, you can leaf through and pick and choose stories that speak to you through the art. My rating 4⭐️.
boklusa's review against another edition
4.0
noen av fortellingene er nydelige - og skaper noe unikt sammen med illustrasjonene
thebooknerdscorner's review against another edition
5.0
A thought-provoking collection of interweaving, magical stories highlighting the complicated relationship between nature and humankind.
"Tales From the Inner City" plays with the juxtaposition of wild animals living among humans in large city settings. Featuring stories about crocodiles living on the eighty-seventh floor, flying orcas, and killer tigers, this collection is filled with fantastical tales that force us to look at our oftentimes toxic relationship with the animals that we are meant to live in harmony with.
This book is so magical. It is hard to pinpoint where this magic comes from, but I want to put it on the author's lyrical writing style, and the bizarre scenarios that occur within in this book. I will not soon be forgetting the images of a family fishing for "stupidity or fun," a shark with an infinite number of sharks within it, and the neighborhood cat that is loved and cherished by many.
Some of these stories showcase the love that we have for animals, such as the one about dogs and cats. Other stories showcase how we are harming the Earth, such as the one about the rhino and the bears. A few of the stories even show that we must show reciprocity to animals, such as the story of the fox. One of the other themes that I thought was interesting was in the story of the tiger. In this story, some people fear the tiger, others don't believe it exists, and others still have come to love it. I feel that the story of the tiger does a great job at showcasing how different people have such unique relationships with nature and the animals in this world. Each of these stories is short, so I won't go into detail about what happens in any of the stories or poems, but trust me when I say that they all have their own dose of magic.
I also have to mention the illustrations that accompany each story. They really enhance the messages within and capture the mood of each tale perfectly. Some tales are sad and depressing, while others are full of joy and hope. The illustrations at the end of each story really bring them to life and add another layer to the stories. I especially like the illustrations within the poem about the dog; they were quite fun to compare.
Overall, I didn't think that this book was going to be as beautiful as it is, so color me surprised. I ended up loving the messages in this book and often found my throat tightening up at the content within. No joke, I will forever be haunted by the Russian doll shark; it gives me the heebie-jeebies. This book is fairly unique and I am very much intrigued to read more books by Tan in the future. A quick, heartfelt, and thought-provoking read, I'd recommend giving it a read if you come across it,
"Tales From the Inner City" plays with the juxtaposition of wild animals living among humans in large city settings. Featuring stories about crocodiles living on the eighty-seventh floor, flying orcas, and killer tigers, this collection is filled with fantastical tales that force us to look at our oftentimes toxic relationship with the animals that we are meant to live in harmony with.
This book is so magical. It is hard to pinpoint where this magic comes from, but I want to put it on the author's lyrical writing style, and the bizarre scenarios that occur within in this book. I will not soon be forgetting the images of a family fishing for "stupidity or fun," a shark with an infinite number of sharks within it, and the neighborhood cat that is loved and cherished by many.
Some of these stories showcase the love that we have for animals, such as the one about dogs and cats. Other stories showcase how we are harming the Earth, such as the one about the rhino and the bears. A few of the stories even show that we must show reciprocity to animals, such as the story of the fox. One of the other themes that I thought was interesting was in the story of the tiger. In this story, some people fear the tiger, others don't believe it exists, and others still have come to love it. I feel that the story of the tiger does a great job at showcasing how different people have such unique relationships with nature and the animals in this world. Each of these stories is short, so I won't go into detail about what happens in any of the stories or poems, but trust me when I say that they all have their own dose of magic.
I also have to mention the illustrations that accompany each story. They really enhance the messages within and capture the mood of each tale perfectly. Some tales are sad and depressing, while others are full of joy and hope. The illustrations at the end of each story really bring them to life and add another layer to the stories. I especially like the illustrations within the poem about the dog; they were quite fun to compare.
Overall, I didn't think that this book was going to be as beautiful as it is, so color me surprised. I ended up loving the messages in this book and often found my throat tightening up at the content within. No joke, I will forever be haunted by the Russian doll shark; it gives me the heebie-jeebies. This book is fairly unique and I am very much intrigued to read more books by Tan in the future. A quick, heartfelt, and thought-provoking read, I'd recommend giving it a read if you come across it,
shaxx's review against another edition
5.0
Surrealistický zážitek smíchaný s realitou všedního dne, přítomnosti a různých palčivých témat. Perfektní. Nebudu předstírat, že jsem pochopila, nebo že se mě dotklo úplně vše, ale 90% obsahu ano (a věřím, že v originále je to ještě o chlup lepší). Ilustrace jsou nádherné.
Od Tana mám Cikádu a ta je prostě ♥, takže Příběhy z vnitřního města byly "must-have".
Nejvíc se mi líbily (dle svérázného rejstříku) motýli, koně, kočka, nosorožec, tygr a medvěd.
Od Tana mám Cikádu a ta je prostě ♥, takže Příběhy z vnitřního města byly "must-have".
Nejvíc se mi líbily (dle svérázného rejstříku) motýli, koně, kočka, nosorožec, tygr a medvěd.