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typedtruths's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
▷ Representation: Chinese protagonist and secondary charcters.
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Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Animal death and Death of parent
➸ Trigger warnings for death of a mother and wife in childbirth recounted, near-death of a friend and child (on-page), and mentions of death of a pet dog.becandbooks's review against another edition
3.5
The art style and language make this graphic an easy read for younger readers, and a fun quick read for the adults. It is cartoonish and bright, while still lending a little bit of spook and grossness to our scarier characters. A great blend of juvenile horror and comedy.
The story itself is very engaging, with a crisscrossing of character timelines that is interesting but easy to follow. Inspired by Chinese mythology and Studio Ghibli, there is a thoughtful whimsy in the paranormal elements throughout the story. The plot is also grounded in a very gentle exploration of grief and friendship, making this overall a fantastic choice for readers both young and old.
Perfect for readers who loved Ghosts, Things in the Basement, or Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian.
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Grief and Animal death
→ trigger warnings: death and grief depiction, death of a mother and wife, near-death experiences of a child, death of a pet dogkrivas91's review
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Grief and Death
Minor: Child death, Death of parent, and Animal death
lettuce_read's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Death of parent
ceruleanseas's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Grief
emily_mh's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Death, Child death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Car accident, Medical content, Gore, and Body horror
Minor: Vomit, Grief, Murder, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Animal death
Minor: drowning, death of petiamthelizardqueen's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Death, and Grief
robinks's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Body horror
Moderate: Car accident, Child death, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death, Medical content, and Grief
spooderman's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Child death and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide attempt, Animal death, and Suicidal thoughts
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Thanks to Henry Holt and NetGalley for an advanced copy of Ghost Book by Remy Lai to review! I've read a few of Remy Lai's other books, and they're always a delight. And this one is no different! A little more spooky than her other books, I loved the folklore and the culture that was infused in this book from the beginning. Fans of Spirited Away will definitely love this graphic novel, full of ghosts, dumplings, magic, and friendship.
The art was fantastic, fully creating this underworld and July's world as well. The overall tone fits perfectly for a middle grade audience. especially with July's relationship with her father. He wants so badly to keep her safe that he really distances himself from her. Their evolving relationship was so heartwarming, as well as her friendship with William. The emphasis on friendship was perfect, as are their adventures to get there.
Kids will absolutely love this graphic novel when it comes out in August!
Minor: Grief, Death, and Child death