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ferdie's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was my first comic anthology and it was nice. The format worked better for some stories more so than others. Usually I fly through graphic novels but the serious nature of the stories made me slow down. Killing and Dying was an especially beautiful story and really stood out to me from the rest of the stories told here. The hortisculpture story is by far the worst one and does not have well developed characters- get past it and the rest are better. I would be interest in this format again, but with stories that were just as emotionally strong as killing and dying. They were good but just not as stand out- still worth the read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Body shaming, and Suicidal thoughts
falchionm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
I picked this book up on a whim. Did not expect the variety and life in these short comics. They are sweet, sad, intense at times.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Cancer, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism
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