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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Cancer, Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Amazing art and story capturing the feeling of trauma and loss while imbuing a sense of magic and wonder. Extraordinary work.
3.5
Another coming of age sort of comic. It's short and engaging enough to read in one sitting. I would have rated this 5 stars, but the main character is very stereotypical outcast, and the story gets very heavy handed. Despite its shortcomings, I still got a little teary at the end.
Another coming of age sort of comic. It's short and engaging enough to read in one sitting. I would have rated this 5 stars, but the main character is very stereotypical outcast, and the story gets very heavy handed. Despite its shortcomings, I still got a little teary at the end.
Simply a beautiful read. It conveys a lot of emotional depth for the protagonist, especially in only about 45 minutes of storytelling.
I wanted more. In the best way.
I wanted more. In the best way.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
I Kill Giants was so well done. I loved Barbara, a teen who wears rabbit ears to school, is a Dungeon Master for her D&D group, and just so happens to possess Coveleski, a hammer suited for killing giants. I’m definitely picking up the next volume as soon as I can get my hands on it!
A dark, painful little series with heart. However, the mix of heavy and loosely sketched art was not to my taste, especially when I had to stop, think, and interpret a panel.
Good, but A Monster Calls does it better.
Good, but A Monster Calls does it better.
When I asked fellow teen librarians for suggestions of books with "feels" (ie that make them teary) for a book display and list, this was one title that was mentioned. I am not one to easily cry at books I'm reading.
This made me cry.
Skillful illustrations and compelling story combine for an artful reading experience.
This made me cry.
Skillful illustrations and compelling story combine for an artful reading experience.
This is a beautifully written and illustrated book. I would highly recommend it.