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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
Je prends toujours beaucoup de plaisir à lire les oeuvres de Pénélope Bagieu, rien que pour son style graphique. Du côté des scénarios, ça bute un peu.
L'histoire dans les grands traits est intéressante, le plot twist est inattendu et bien trouvé, tout comme la fin. Le hic est la façon dont c'est raconté. Certes, les dessins prennent du temps, mais je regrette que Pénélope Bagieu n'ai pas cherché à pousser son histoire plus loin, à élaborer, donner plus de détails... Finalement, elle mériterait presque un roman entier, ou un film comme pour "La page blanche" !
Autrement, je conseille vivement ce roman graphique pour occuper une heure sans prise de tête avec une histoire qui reste tout de même captivante !
L'histoire dans les grands traits est intéressante, le plot twist est inattendu et bien trouvé, tout comme la fin. Le hic est la façon dont c'est raconté. Certes, les dessins prennent du temps, mais je regrette que Pénélope Bagieu n'ai pas cherché à pousser son histoire plus loin, à élaborer, donner plus de détails... Finalement, elle mériterait presque un roman entier, ou un film comme pour "La page blanche" !
Autrement, je conseille vivement ce roman graphique pour occuper une heure sans prise de tête avec une histoire qui reste tout de même captivante !
Quick, dramatic, and exciting, Exquisite Corpse was a joy to read. It follows Zoe, a twenty-two year old product model, as she navigates her displeasing life and befriends a reclusive author. Plot twists abound as Zoe discovers that the author and his editor are hiding a secret. A fun, intriguing graphic novel supported by beautifully simple digital illustrations, I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a quick fix of romantic drama with a touch of humor.
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While looking around on Net Gallery I found this little gem. So much fun! I didn't bother reading anything about it when I saw it was First Second - I just requested. Everything was a surprise and such a fun one. This fun little book made me laugh and I couldn't put it down. The ending made me very happy as well, a massive grin still lives on my face from this read.
The illustrations are amazing, there's no denying that. Where I found my head tilting to the side was near the end. Zoe is young and certainly finds herself in an interesting position, which pulls the comic along in a delightful fashion, but then... then things get weird. Nothing is really explored, nothing really happens except a whim that I cannot go into because of spoilers. Needless to say with this somewhat abrupt or dropped ending, I advise readers to go in with eyes wide open: "Exquisite Corpse" is to be enjoyed for pure pleasure. Do not seek a natural story arc, but more of a moment in time for Zoe.
***Many thanks to First Second Books & NetGalley for providing a galley to be used for honest review and bookseller purposes.***
***Many thanks to First Second Books & NetGalley for providing a galley to be used for honest review and bookseller purposes.***
Cartoonish and underdeveloped, but if you go into it expecting a cartoonish story, its very good, made me laugh out loud multiple times. The art style was really good and at least half a star was awarded just for that.