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NOT A KIDS BOOK. I REPEAT, NOT A KIDS BOOK. How did I feel so many strong emotions in so little time? Great storytelling that's how.
Bought as a gift, couldn’t give it. It was too beautiful.
Beautiful. Deceptively simple. So many layers. I love Shaun Tan.
Sure, it takes a minute to read, but it still packs a punch. Welcome to the world of the marginalised.
I listened to an episode of The Garrett with Shaun Tan, that discussed some of his process behind Cicada. Worth listening to as a sidenote.
I listened to an episode of The Garrett with Shaun Tan, that discussed some of his process behind Cicada. Worth listening to as a sidenote.
This is the best. Sad, charming, surprising, enlightening, hopeful.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
In between the spare, haiku-like writing and lush illustration, this really gave me some feelings, and threw me for a loop. There's something here for a lot of us if you take the time to look it up.
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
challenging
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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