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_sb0000's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
pathfinder's review against another edition
Tyckte den va härlig att följa i början och han påminde om Ron Stampler. Tappa mig på slutet
emeraldreverie's review against another edition
5.0
Fascinating, weird, unpredictable. Almost inexplicable. Very unique and expressive art style.
sizrobe's review against another edition
3.0
All over the place. I didn't hate it but it just didn't grab me
rorky's review against another edition
4.0
3.7 beautiful artwork - plot left something to be desired but the joy was in the *mood*
midwichtriffid's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
christophertf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
4.25
laurenla's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
3.5
Graphic novel with gorgeous art used in unusual ways to depict alien (?) activities, with the story of a man in the middle of a separation meeting with mysterious circumstances and a mysterious woman. Numerous plot twists and dreamy art make this worth recommending.
knkoch's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
How fitting that this was my 60th book of the year! I’ve wanted to read this for ages, and like a few other graphic novels I’ve read lately, gave up on owning it and just borrowed it from the library.
This is a beautifully drawn book. The softness of the lines and shading are exquisite, and it’s easy to forget this is only black and white. Even the panels were soft, and rarely did Fior use harsh black lines to demarcate things. I noticed some characters are more sharply drawn than others, which makes sense for some of the generational themes he explores.
I was a little disappointed in the story; I didn’t really connect with it emotionally. Some of the relationships are troubling, and the plot just didn’t grab me. I liked the takeaway about truly knowing others at the end, but I don’t think I got that from the visuals or story preceding it. I’ll keep mulling it all over, though.
This is a beautifully drawn book. The softness of the lines and shading are exquisite, and it’s easy to forget this is only black and white. Even the panels were soft, and rarely did Fior use harsh black lines to demarcate things. I noticed some characters are more sharply drawn than others, which makes sense for some of the generational themes he explores.
I was a little disappointed in the story; I didn’t really connect with it emotionally. Some of the relationships are troubling, and the plot just didn’t grab me. I liked the takeaway about truly knowing others at the end, but I don’t think I got that from the visuals or story preceding it. I’ll keep mulling it all over, though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Some nudity