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kashvm's review
3.0
This book reminded me a little of something I can't quite place.
I loved the simplicity this book. The story line seems very vague and mysterious which left interpretation to the reader. But the images were made of this decadant collages, buildings and people slotted in perfectly and subtely. It really was quite stunning. A very enjoyable read.
I loved the simplicity this book. The story line seems very vague and mysterious which left interpretation to the reader. But the images were made of this decadant collages, buildings and people slotted in perfectly and subtely. It really was quite stunning. A very enjoyable read.
chwaters's review
4.0
This lovely graphic novel depicts angels watching over the affairs on earth. Eventually, the strain becomes too much of one of them and the angel sinks to earth. Immobilized by the overwhelming struggle, the angel is mistaken as a statue. Eventually, a rag-tag group of beings start to rehabilitate the angel.
There's minimal dialogue; the story is mostly told through pictures. The artwork is absolutely gorgeous. It's mixed media and it's beautiful. This is a very fast read, but the story and art will stick with readers long after the cover is closed.
There's minimal dialogue; the story is mostly told through pictures. The artwork is absolutely gorgeous. It's mixed media and it's beautiful. This is a very fast read, but the story and art will stick with readers long after the cover is closed.
laurabb's review
5.0
Shaun Tan does a better job blurbing this GN than I ever could. Wonderfully quiet and touching.
emkoshka's review
2.0
I liked Tohby Riddle's illustrations, but the photomontage streetscapes with the statue-headed people were a little too creepy. One for people who like urban angels.
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