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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
A quiet and thoughtful little book, with wonderful and vivid illustrations. And the main characters are just so nice and sweet and kind.
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
I’m a little torn in two over Chivalry. Having read the illustrator’s note, I know that Doran originally intended to create the whole thing in imitation of an illuminated medieval manuscript, before realising the impracticality of the venture, and relegating that style to a few key pages. I adored those pages, but I wasn’t personally a fan of the more cartoonish style and pale colour palette employed for the rest of the book– or perhaps it’s more accurate to say, I wasn’t a fan of how they seemed to clash. Additionally, while I adored the premise of an old woman stumbling upon the Holy Grail in a junk shop, and found Gaiman’s voice humorous and confident as ever, I felt that Chivalry lacked the “heart,” and emotional core of some of his other tales. Perhaps it was that the protagonist felt a little like a cipher- difficult to avoid, in a short story, but then, this is Gaiman. Still, this is a work of great technical skill on both a narrative and illustrative front, and is well worth your time.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Beautiful and a bit sad. Neil Gaiman can really capture a mood.
Sir Galaad bargains with a little old lady to get the Holy Grail which she keeps as a decoration on her mantel. At once bizarre and funny and simple and well done. Really fun little graphic novel. Loved especially how the art work changed to match the character as they told their stories.
A lovely little tale, rich with the best kind of British idiosyncrasy, and beautifully illustrated in watercolor.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
The illustrations are incredibly beautiful.