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trevoryan's review against another edition
5.0
We need books about kids dealing with anxiety. And this one approaches the topic incredibly well. Also, the manga influence in the art is great!
jenniekolakoski's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
sweetrosegirl76's review against another edition
3.0
Manuel witnessed someone shooting a teacher at his school, it wasn't a mass shooting but still just as traumatic and he's dealing with PTSD and anxiety since it happened. He finds friends and good grounding techniques to help him. I feel like the book ended abruptly but it's good. I would def recommend for kids age, and I think I might even recommend for school shooting survivors as this shows the realistic ongoing anxieties one goes through and shows different ways of coping and navigating the world. I think it'd make kids feel less alone not that school shootings are a unique and one off occurrence in America
amieeaya's review against another edition
5.0
A perfect graphic novel, perfectly middle grade, so much heart and feeling. Set in rural America. The art was perfect. Super excited to watch this author's career.
wheatlyre's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The Golden Hour is an emotional story about a young boy with a love of photography, returning to school after a traumatic event and figuring out how to cope with his anxiety and PTS that surfaced as a consequence of said event. The art is absolutely gorgeous and visuals cinematic. While it did feel quite emotionally bleak at times, it does end on a good note.
TLDR; Very sweet, I cried.
TLDR; Very sweet, I cried.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gun violence
Moderate: Mass/school shootings
seraphinasees's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
lostinausten's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
A graphic novel about a kid dealing with PTSD.
This is a book about a student, Manuel, who witnessed a school shooting and how he learns the best ways to deal with his PTSD. This book shows all of the healthy ways Manuel tries to cope, for example, through photography, therapy and friends, but still struggles every day. Also, the illustrations in this book are absolutely breathtaking. They really add beauty and a peacefulness to the story. This book shows that it's okay to not be okay all the time.
This is a book about a student, Manuel, who witnessed a school shooting and how he learns the best ways to deal with his PTSD. This book shows all of the healthy ways Manuel tries to cope, for example, through photography, therapy and friends, but still struggles every day. Also, the illustrations in this book are absolutely breathtaking. They really add beauty and a peacefulness to the story. This book shows that it's okay to not be okay all the time.
helenope's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I feel like coming from reading the Deep and Dark Blue, which I gave 5 stars to, this was a bit different, and not what I was expecting. This was different. It was sad, and tense, and about a journey about this kid that was involved in a school shooting. It was cute and sweet seeing him be able to make friends that suported him, and the complicated relationship with his mother after the incident... Having survived a school shooting must be (sadly) a reality for many people in the U.S., so I think it's interesting to have made a comic about a person that went through that. Niki Smith does a masterful portrayal of anxiety and PTSD.
himalaya's review against another edition
4.5
really sweet mg graphic novel about friendship and trauma, with a lovely art style (particularly the landscapes and backgrounds)