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4.34 AVERAGE
4.34 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
I love this book so much and the author, Tillie Walden, is one of my favorites! This is hands down, the best graphic novel I have ever read. The story is brilliantly told by combining the present and the past to follow our main character, Mia over the course of five or six years. Along with that, every page is a masterpiece, using a limited color pallet and intricately detailed backdrops. Each of the supporting characters are well though out and have their own character arcs that make the world feel truly real. My favorite character is Ell, a mysterious and silent electrician who is part of the main team. Overall, this book is excellent in all manners of speaking as it is able to not only build and support a complicated plot line but is also a piece of art. Every book by Tillie Walden holds similar charm, but I have to say that On a Sunbeam is my favorite. I highly recommend this book.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Complicated
The pictures were beautiful - the technique and use of colour created a fantastic feel. But it started all blurring into one after a while. Also, the plot was boring. SO boring that at no point did I look forward to picking this book up. I can’t bear to even give it an extra star for the drawings or the queerness/enby.
I appreciated the enby character and the queerness. I got this book as part of an effort to read a lot of fiction with trans characters. It was never explained why Ell doesn’t talk though? Plus they seem to fall into a current stereotype of quirky enby with some kinda peculiar characteristic (here, not talking). They are also the classic afab-who-is-boyish-enby. I’m looking forward to seeing more diverse portrayals in the future
I appreciated the enby character and the queerness. I got this book as part of an effort to read a lot of fiction with trans characters. It was never explained why Ell doesn’t talk though? Plus they seem to fall into a current stereotype of quirky enby with some kinda peculiar characteristic (here, not talking). They are also the classic afab-who-is-boyish-enby. I’m looking forward to seeing more diverse portrayals in the future
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
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:
Complicated
This was very like floating in space aimlessly, with not a lot of things explained. Tiny print and a narrow color palette with low-contrast shades made it difficult visually. The characters mostly looked similar and were difficult to differentiate. It was like walking through a fog. The plot was fine, but didn't make a lot of sense. Meh.
Wonderful artwork and great characters! I did sometimes struggle with connecting the plot points from chapter to chapter, but the storyline as a whole was interesting and developed well.
Full review: https://picturethisliteraturecom.wordpress.com/2020/07/16/on-a-sunbeam/
Full review: https://picturethisliteraturecom.wordpress.com/2020/07/16/on-a-sunbeam/