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reflective
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
hate the racist language pattern. loved the pictures.
this one was a little messed up and is definitely not something i would usually read
this one was a little messed up and is definitely not something i would usually read
this was a short children’s book. im not sure why its given five or even four stars? maybe because of the deeper meaning. but it was barely much pages and just about a cicada so i just decided to give it three stars
I am not convinced this is for children. This is not a bad thing.
I haven't read all of Shaun Tan's books but those I have always left me considering topics that adults would better appreciate.
I tried reading this to the smallest member of the household to see their reaction. However, I first talked to them about what a cicada was and how they shed their shell, not unlike the caterpillar-to-butterfly transformation. I'm glad I did, as the lead up to the ending might have frightened them otherwise. The reaction was "oh that was interesting" and then they moved on. Meanwhile I am sitting here and still thinking about this book.
Is this book about retirement? Workplace bullying? Racism? Maybe all of this and more. I would be interested in hearing a teenager's take on this.
I haven't read all of Shaun Tan's books but those I have always left me considering topics that adults would better appreciate.
I tried reading this to the smallest member of the household to see their reaction. However, I first talked to them about what a cicada was and how they shed their shell, not unlike the caterpillar-to-butterfly transformation. I'm glad I did, as the lead up to the ending might have frightened them otherwise. The reaction was "oh that was interesting" and then they moved on. Meanwhile I am sitting here and still thinking about this book.
Is this book about retirement? Workplace bullying? Racism? Maybe all of this and more. I would be interested in hearing a teenager's take on this.
He is a genius, with the strange story, the beautiful illustrations, there is something about a Shaun Tan book which is just wonderful - and even if he can't spell his name correctly :) he is brilliant!!
This book no exception to the rule - A Tan book is a great read.
This book no exception to the rule - A Tan book is a great read.
Trae muchos mensajes esta corta historia. Mensaje que he captado con atención, algunos de estos son: El mundo empresarial y su falta de empatía; el ciclo de la vida y lo corta que puede ser; la resistencia y el poder de transformación, entre otras. La historia de la pequeña cigarra es muy bonita, y el dibujo de esta también. En resumen, libro cortito, pero bueno.
Hasta aquí mi reporte, Joaquín.
Hasta aquí mi reporte, Joaquín.
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's only like fifteen pages long and I went through a rollercoaster of emotions! There are days when I feel like Cicada.
10/10
Tok Tok Tok
10/10
Tok Tok Tok
dark
funny
fast-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A