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mehsi's review
2.0
A strange and bizarre collection of stories about a suburbia.
This is apparently marketed towards children, however I wouldn't recommend it for that age group. I think this would be better for teens/young adults.
The stories were more miss than hit. Some were really good and I enjoyed them, others were just too strange/weird/uncomfortable and I didn't enjoy them.
I liked the illustrations, they made the book weirder, but also made the stories at times more enjoyable and also made some of the stories seem more understandable.
I really liked the scrapbook parts that were between stories.
I wouldn't really recommend this book, unless you want a bizarre book that is a mix of stories and pictures.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This is apparently marketed towards children, however I wouldn't recommend it for that age group. I think this would be better for teens/young adults.
The stories were more miss than hit. Some were really good and I enjoyed them, others were just too strange/weird/uncomfortable and I didn't enjoy them.
I liked the illustrations, they made the book weirder, but also made the stories at times more enjoyable and also made some of the stories seem more understandable.
I really liked the scrapbook parts that were between stories.
I wouldn't really recommend this book, unless you want a bizarre book that is a mix of stories and pictures.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
janinevduijn's review against another edition
5.0
Outstanding illustrated story book that shows the eccentricities of modern suburban life, highly enjoyable.
coleycole's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this. Rarely do I read something that makes me stop and reflect (or maybe I'm just shallow...), but I found myself stopping at the end of every story to gnaw on it. And my bus is not always conducive to deep thought:)
theseventhl's review
5.0
A wonderful set of illustrated stories about the humorous and poignant moments of living in what Aussie author Shaun Tan calls outer suburbia. Straddling the line between magical realism and fantasy flat out, Tan's inventive artwork and colorful storytelling is a treat to read. It's like a picture book for young adults. I can't wait to read more of Tan's works.
lsparrow's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoy this writer/artist's work and this is no exception - I love the illustrations and the stories. so mythical
4nuk's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
afoxyone's review against another edition
5.0
As a former elementary school teacher and current media specialist, I highly recommend this book! What I love about all of Tan’s stories is that they don’t remind me of anyone else. His voice is uniquely beautiful and children recognize it. They are looking for books that illustrate their feelings, even when they don’t yet know how to organize and name them. The conversations this book inspires alone makes this a must read!
createabeast's review
4.0
Tan could write novels; his prose is just as enjoyable as his illustrations are, and his work has more vivid anima on display than most can convey in thousands of words or hundreds of pages. I suspect he enjoys painting too much, which is not really a thing to be disappointed about.
j_elphaba's review against another edition
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5