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dolores_madil's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? N/A
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Drug use, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Death and Grief
georgiaisreading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content
laurajones's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, and Medical content
Moderate: Child death and Grief
jesthemess's review
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Chronic illness, and Death
eve81's review
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Chronic illness, and Medical content
bookishlybecca's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.5
Second Read-through: March 2018
I feel pretty much the same as I did the first time I read this graphic novel, but I do think I better understand why I can't give it a full five stars now. The story falls a bit flat for me and I don't feel like there's much character development. The plot just doesn't feel fleshed out enough. That could just be because it's a graphic novel though, or maybe because I read the majority of it in one sitting?
I do really enjoy the artwork however. Especially the way the ghosts are depicted. I've come to really appreciate Raina's style.
First Read-through: September 2016
Another beautiful, charming graphic novel from the lovely Raina Telgemeier!
I enjoyed this one almost as much as her previous ones, but I think the added magical realism and the fact I couldn't really relate to it at all stopped me from 100% loving it. Don't get me wrong- it was a fun and heartwarming reading experience! Raina's artwork and writing are just as great as they've always been and it was interesting to read about a culture I'm not overly familiar with. I just couldn't connect to this one as much as I could with Smile or Drama. And that's fine! I guess I just enjoy Raina's realistic, memoir-type graphic novels a bit more?
Either way, I honestly have nothing but praise for this book and I would recommend that everyone give it a read, especially if you're already a fan of Raina. I will definitely be buying and reading everything she puts out in the future, no matter the genre and subject matter. She's just that good. ;)
I feel pretty much the same as I did the first time I read this graphic novel, but I do think I better understand why I can't give it a full five stars now. The story falls a bit flat for me and I don't feel like there's much character development. The plot just doesn't feel fleshed out enough. That could just be because it's a graphic novel though, or maybe because I read the majority of it in one sitting?
I do really enjoy the artwork however. Especially the way the ghosts are depicted. I've come to really appreciate Raina's style.
First Read-through: September 2016
Another beautiful, charming graphic novel from the lovely Raina Telgemeier!
I enjoyed this one almost as much as her previous ones, but I think the added magical realism and the fact I couldn't really relate to it at all stopped me from 100% loving it. Don't get me wrong- it was a fun and heartwarming reading experience! Raina's artwork and writing are just as great as they've always been and it was interesting to read about a culture I'm not overly familiar with. I just couldn't connect to this one as much as I could with Smile or Drama. And that's fine! I guess I just enjoy Raina's realistic, memoir-type graphic novels a bit more?
Either way, I honestly have nothing but praise for this book and I would recommend that everyone give it a read, especially if you're already a fan of Raina. I will definitely be buying and reading everything she puts out in the future, no matter the genre and subject matter. She's just that good. ;)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Medical content, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
papercraftalex's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
5.0
This is a really adorable book that explores death in a child friendly way while showing Mexican culture.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Grief, Medical content, and Terminal illness
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