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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
I liked it. Three stars for now but it seems like the kind of book I may like more add I sit with it.
The best graphic novel I've read all year. Barbara is a truly unique and endearing character with a surprisingly deep message about what it means to be human. Highly suggested for adults and children alike.
I wasn't sure what to think of this book at first. I read it because our library is having a read-the-book; watch-the-movie gig. It's a graphic novel about a girl, who at first I couldn't tell if she was insane or not. That threw me for a little bit trying to figure her out. Later I figured out she was creating these fantasy realms in her mind (and living in them) to cope with [spoiler I won't say]. That made more sense.
It was interesting. Gives people something to think about. Glad I read it.
It was interesting. Gives people something to think about. Glad I read it.
I love allegory and a blending of fantasy and reality and this didn't disappoint. I don't think I was impacted as much as everyone else who loves this and I can't pinpoint why, but it's still a smart, interesting, and heartfelt tale with beautiful and kinetic greyscale artwork and a healthy chunk of bonus material at the back, making it well worth your time.
It's like A Monster Calls in graphic novel but the main character is mean this time.
I like this, I admire this. It's about a girl who is a super giant hunter as a metaphor for dealing with her mother's illness.
It's beautifully done, nicely deep. But I did want it just an itch better.
First, I feel like it would have been better in color. In some of (especially) the action sequences, it was difficult to tell what was going on, which took me out of the action. The artist talks about his struggles to try to do that in the special features, and I don't think he was entirely succussful in the new b&w medium.
Also, I REALLY wanted the giant thing to be ambiguous - and it ALMOST is in the narrative, but the creators definitively say it's not in the special features, which made me sad. I wanted us to not be sure if she was really a giant-killer.
Also, I wanted it to be J worthy. We put it in YA, and I think content-wise it just barely slides there, but since it's about a 9y.o. I wanted it to fit there.
But it's a beautiful piece of work and I'm glad I read it.
It's beautifully done, nicely deep. But I did want it just an itch better.
First, I feel like it would have been better in color. In some of (especially) the action sequences, it was difficult to tell what was going on, which took me out of the action. The artist talks about his struggles to try to do that in the special features, and I don't think he was entirely succussful in the new b&w medium.
Also, I REALLY wanted the giant thing to be ambiguous - and it ALMOST is in the narrative, but the creators definitively say it's not in the special features, which made me sad. I wanted us to not be sure if she was really a giant-killer.
Also, I wanted it to be J worthy. We put it in YA, and I think content-wise it just barely slides there, but since it's about a 9y.o. I wanted it to fit there.
But it's a beautiful piece of work and I'm glad I read it.
Excellent story, not too long, not too short, good characters.
One of the best graphic novels I've read in a very long time. RTC when I get my thoughts in order.