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geekwayne's review
3.0
'Tentacles at My Throat' by Zerocalcare is a graphic novel that may be biographical. It's hard to tell, but it feels legit.
At a story told in 3 parts of the lives of the characters, we see how childhood events affect and haunt the characters. A skull found in the woods, a creepy haunted house, and a strict school are all part of the story. So is a fair amount of humor. One characters guilt is worn around his throat like an octopus choking his neck (hence the title). Pop culture characters serve as a conscience throughout the story.
I liked this zany second graphic novel by the same author as Forget My Name. That book was more poignant. This was more goofy.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
At a story told in 3 parts of the lives of the characters, we see how childhood events affect and haunt the characters. A skull found in the woods, a creepy haunted house, and a strict school are all part of the story. So is a fair amount of humor. One characters guilt is worn around his throat like an octopus choking his neck (hence the title). Pop culture characters serve as a conscience throughout the story.
I liked this zany second graphic novel by the same author as Forget My Name. That book was more poignant. This was more goofy.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
nyeran's review against another edition
3.0
"Quell'urgenza che un giorno è tutta la vita, e il giorno dopo scorre via per fare spazio a un'altra, di pari intensità. O addirittura maggiore."
♠ L'ho finito in un ora e mi sento in colpa, sento che avrei dovuto metterci di più ma è sempre così con i fumetti.
Non l'ho letto superficialmente, giuro. Non si può leggere superficialmente zerocalcare perchè quando meno te lo aspetti arriva quella vignetta che ti colpisce dritta in faccia e ti fa male. Anche se, devo essere onesta, l'ultima scelta narrativa l'ho trovata un po' sopra le righe. Però mi è piaciuto che sia stata una storia senza troppi intramezzi scollegati.
♠ L'ho finito in un ora e mi sento in colpa, sento che avrei dovuto metterci di più ma è sempre così con i fumetti.
Non l'ho letto superficialmente, giuro. Non si può leggere superficialmente zerocalcare perchè quando meno te lo aspetti arriva quella vignetta che ti colpisce dritta in faccia e ti fa male. Anche se, devo essere onesta, l'ultima scelta narrativa l'ho trovata un po' sopra le righe. Però mi è piaciuto che sia stata una storia senza troppi intramezzi scollegati.
sangsan's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
atranas's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
yumaa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Child death, and Death
dancefloor's review
4.0
another fun zerocalcare read. i always enjoy how seriously zero takes his bets and conversations as a child, its quite entertaining. the foreshadowing about sarah being a lesbian was quite great imo
mel09's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
laefe's review against another edition
4.0
- Zero: «Io però non mi sento mica tanto bene... c'ho come un groppo alla gola...»
- Lord Fener (l'incarnazione del male): «Ah, già. È il polpo del rimorso. È omaggio, tranquillo.»
- Lord Fener (l'incarnazione del male): «Ah, già. È il polpo del rimorso. È omaggio, tranquillo.»