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ferrisscottr's review against another edition
4.0
Ted Naifeh, why do you make it so hard to love your books? Storytelling is magical, the artwork is out of this world, so why? why? why? why would you give everyone in the book (every single character) a nose except your main character? Courtney Crumrin is drawn without a freaking nose! And if you think that bothers me then you are correct. It just takes away from every panel because all I can see if her lack of a nose. This SO could have been on my favorites list but I just can't get past the noseless Courtney drawings.
BUT
Everything else is perfect.
Read the book, it's really good.
BUT
Everything else is perfect.
Read the book, it's really good.
beecheralyson's review against another edition
3.0
After reading this one, I would strongly suggest it for middle school and young ya despite the back cover saying 7+. Most of the themes of the book are appropriate for a middle school and up audience.
More manga than graphic novel though not read in the traditional manga manner (right to left, back to front).
Interesting enough I would give the second one a try to see how the story/characters develop.
More manga than graphic novel though not read in the traditional manga manner (right to left, back to front).
Interesting enough I would give the second one a try to see how the story/characters develop.
jeremiah042's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this one, though I don't have the desire to read on. Would be great for young teens, perhaps, or anyone old enough to not be frightened by the scary creatures, an in need of a good peer-role-model.
lesliethewanderlust's review against another edition
3.0
Courtney Crumrin & The Night Things is a story about a misfit who along with her parents move in to live with an eccentric uncle. Her parents are trying to climb the social ladder of their new rich neighborhood, and Courtney would rather be left in peace. She discovers a world with things you can only see in the dark and her mysterious uncle seems to know all about them.
mygeekblasphemy's review against another edition
4.0
I don't have much to say about this one, but I liked it a lot. It's cute, if you can call something where boys get eaten and babies don't get saved cute. (Sure you can.) Courtney's a lot of fun, and I like that she knows who she is and doesn't apologize for it. I definitely plan to continue reading this series.
librarypatronus's review against another edition
3.0
Quick, cute, nothing that I was that excited by, but not bad either. I would definitely try the next one, and see if it catches me more. They were something I think my 7 year old, lover of spooky books, would adore, so I'm gonna suggest she read it before I return it to the library.
ashleymartin's review against another edition
3.0
It was okay. I like weird things but am rarely in the mood for graphic novels lately, or teen books. They have to be really good to hold my attention.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
3.0
A cool idea for a graphic novel. The book itself is gorgeous and the stories are interesting.
This was a fun read, a little bit spooky and a little bit silly.
Country's character is headstrong and doesn't let anyone stand in her way, which makes her very likeable. She is a strong lead character.
A good book for young readers interesting in scary things.
This was a fun read, a little bit spooky and a little bit silly.
Country's character is headstrong and doesn't let anyone stand in her way, which makes her very likeable. She is a strong lead character.
A good book for young readers interesting in scary things.
amcael's review against another edition
4.0
Originally posted at Worlds Abound
I had never heard of Courtney Crumrin before stumbling across this graphic novel in Barnes and Nobles, so I decided to pick it up and give it a read! It was definitely worth it, and I'm glad I did.
The basic premise is that Courtney is forced by her crappy parents to move to the mansion home of her weird Uncle Aloysius. Locally, he's talked about as creepy and into occult type things, but Courtney doesn't know much about it before arriving. Curiosity takes hold, and she finds herself searching his library where she discovers spell books and enchantments along with other odd items.
This volume contains 4 stories, the first being Courtney's into to the home/occult. I really enjoyed all 4, with the 4th being my favorite (Courtney battles a doppleganger). This book is creepy and makes no bones about it; within a few pages Courtney makes friends with another outcast at her new school and then he's eaten by a goblin. Heartwarming!
If you like graphic novels/comics and things that are not necessarily happy and a little on the macabre side, you should check this out! I will definitely be getting volume 2, I can't wait to see what other stuff Courtney can get into.
I had never heard of Courtney Crumrin before stumbling across this graphic novel in Barnes and Nobles, so I decided to pick it up and give it a read! It was definitely worth it, and I'm glad I did.
The basic premise is that Courtney is forced by her crappy parents to move to the mansion home of her weird Uncle Aloysius. Locally, he's talked about as creepy and into occult type things, but Courtney doesn't know much about it before arriving. Curiosity takes hold, and she finds herself searching his library where she discovers spell books and enchantments along with other odd items.
This volume contains 4 stories, the first being Courtney's into to the home/occult. I really enjoyed all 4, with the 4th being my favorite (Courtney battles a doppleganger). This book is creepy and makes no bones about it; within a few pages Courtney makes friends with another outcast at her new school and then he's eaten by a goblin. Heartwarming!
If you like graphic novels/comics and things that are not necessarily happy and a little on the macabre side, you should check this out! I will definitely be getting volume 2, I can't wait to see what other stuff Courtney can get into.
theybedax's review against another edition
5.0
The beauty in this story is the fact that no punches are held. Courtney has two parents that only care for their own greed and is thus moved into a creepy home with her equally creepy Uncle, or is he her great Uncle, great great Uncle perhaps? She is not one to cry over spilt milk or change for the whims of those around her. She is curious, is truly cares for those she believes deserve it. She will fight your battle for you, if she feels you need it. This book is harsh, beautiful, and so real even with the fantastical story line.