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jekutree's review against another edition
4.0
The page designs and whole visual idea of the book being mostly 4 panel pages with activity going on in the negative space. Visually this book is so stunning, Campbell is a master. I do think the story could’ve been a bit better paced, but the visuals in the book are so inventive I can look over some of it’s shortcomings.
grimondgalgmod's review against another edition
3.0
A fun and beautifully illustrated historical fiction about circus performers but too slight to be anything more than that.
redroseses's review against another edition
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Animal death
Moderate: War, Racial slurs, and Blood
colleenaf's review against another edition
The best Eddie Campbell so far. I adore the whole tattoo'ed lady storyline and the "memento" she leaves behind.
bluenicorn's review against another edition
2.0
It was... interesting. The watercolors were lovely, and there were some really cool things done with the circus characters. (I love the tattooed lady scenes)
But... it wasn't that great. The stories start out with promise, and then fizzle out. Granted, his uncle's dying words were something about 'may nothing occur...' but... I don't know- seems like inaction is a silly premise for a book. I mean... don't you want to read about things occurring, not a book about nothing occurring? Maybe it's just me.
But... it wasn't that great. The stories start out with promise, and then fizzle out. Granted, his uncle's dying words were something about 'may nothing occur...' but... I don't know- seems like inaction is a silly premise for a book. I mean... don't you want to read about things occurring, not a book about nothing occurring? Maybe it's just me.
dkmode's review against another edition
3.0
Not much going on with the writing other than some good droll moments, but its maybe got Eddie Campbell's best art ever and thats gotta count for something. Gorgeous work, would love a bigger version of this.
floodfish's review
4.0
Totally ridiculous, and really fun. Pretty smart, too. A bit more conventionally told than a lot of Campbell's more recent work.
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