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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
Solid story, but everything tied together too neatly. A heart-to-heart talk between Regina and her granddaughter would have helped.
The art was beautiful and history intriguing but the plot wasn't fleshed out enough to really capture the fullness and messiness that life in this situation entails.
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
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:
No
Graphic novel by renown Israeli cartoonist Rutu Modan.
A moving story told in simple language with art that includes interesting details.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A masterpiece of loss, regret, personal history and family legacy. Wry humor, great artwork, fully realized characters, and a complex understanding of the nuances of intercultural relationships all make this one great comic.
++++++++++++
Rereading this six years later, it's lost absolutely none of its power and emotion. Beautiful work by Modan.
++++++++++++
Rereading this six years later, it's lost absolutely none of its power and emotion. Beautiful work by Modan.
Kept my interest throughout. I really disliked the grandmother character - which is a mark of good writing.
Absolutely LOVED this graphic novel by Rutu Modan. Such rich and engrossing storytelling. Read in an evening…. Almost like watching a movie! Wish the library was still open at this late night hour so I could get more from the author!
A really sweet story about the ghosts of the past.