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genepat's review
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Would have loved it had it not been for the ending
mehsi's review
4.0
I received this graphic novel from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I was pretty excited to read this book because of two reasons, Zidrou and Aimée de Jongh. The subject of the book wasn’t that interesting to me, though I did like the finding new romance aspect. Maybe I will, when I am as old as this couple, also appreciate the other things. :)
This book is about Ulysses and Mediterranea, two people in the autumn of their lives (they are old, but not that old yet) both of them had their share of things happening. Medi lost her mother, Ulysses lost his job due to forced retirement. They meet at, of really all the places to find someone, Ulysses’s son’s OB/GYN office. I loved that you immediately saw a spark between the two of them. Sure, it was a bit of a hesitant spark because both of them didn’t expect to find someone at their age and at this spot, but that spark soon grew to much more. I was so rooting for these two to truly get together, because people weren’t always that accepting of them.
We read about their lives, their youth, their family, about Ulysses and how he feels now that he is out of a job, and how they feel now that they have older bodies. I really loved that this was added, it gave so much more to this book. It made me love the characters more, and root for them further. These two souls needed to be together. To walk hand in hand through the autumn and winter of their lives.
There was at least one thing that had me going eh, and that was the scene in which Ulysses pays for sex and gets a blowjob. Not something I needed to see. I did feel kind of sorry for the woman later, I have a feeling she wasn’t doing it that much for the money, but maybe also had feelings for Ulysses in a way or another.
The ending? I am kind of on the fence on how I felt about it. On the one hand very sweet and romantic, on the other hand… no. I won’t spoil anything, so I will stop here, but it was a very conflicting ending for me.
The art was pretty great, I am always amazed at how fabulous Aimée can draw. I have seen many of her works, read many of them, but I never stop being amazed. What a talent.
All in all, I would definitely recommend this graphic novel!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I was pretty excited to read this book because of two reasons, Zidrou and Aimée de Jongh. The subject of the book wasn’t that interesting to me, though I did like the finding new romance aspect. Maybe I will, when I am as old as this couple, also appreciate the other things. :)
This book is about Ulysses and Mediterranea, two people in the autumn of their lives (they are old, but not that old yet) both of them had their share of things happening. Medi lost her mother, Ulysses lost his job due to forced retirement. They meet at, of really all the places to find someone, Ulysses’s son’s OB/GYN office. I loved that you immediately saw a spark between the two of them. Sure, it was a bit of a hesitant spark because both of them didn’t expect to find someone at their age and at this spot, but that spark soon grew to much more. I was so rooting for these two to truly get together, because people weren’t always that accepting of them.
We read about their lives, their youth, their family, about Ulysses and how he feels now that he is out of a job, and how they feel now that they have older bodies. I really loved that this was added, it gave so much more to this book. It made me love the characters more, and root for them further. These two souls needed to be together. To walk hand in hand through the autumn and winter of their lives.
There was at least one thing that had me going eh, and that was the scene in which Ulysses pays for sex and gets a blowjob. Not something I needed to see. I did feel kind of sorry for the woman later, I have a feeling she wasn’t doing it that much for the money, but maybe also had feelings for Ulysses in a way or another.
The ending? I am kind of on the fence on how I felt about it. On the one hand very sweet and romantic, on the other hand… no. I won’t spoil anything, so I will stop here, but it was a very conflicting ending for me.
The art was pretty great, I am always amazed at how fabulous Aimée can draw. I have seen many of her works, read many of them, but I never stop being amazed. What a talent.
All in all, I would definitely recommend this graphic novel!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
geekwayne's review
4.0
'Blossoms in Autumn' by Zidrou with art by Aimée de Jongh is a graphic novel about love at any age.
The two main characters are Ulysses, 59, who has been a widower for a while. He's just been laid off from his longtime job as a mover. He's trying to figure out what to do with his life now. He meets Mediterranea, 62, who has just lost her mother. The two hit it off and the two find out things about each other, like that Mediterranea was a nude model when she was younger, or Ulysses not liking to read because of all the heavy books he's had to read along the way.
I really liked this story of love at an older age. There are a couple weird plot turns, but I'm willing to go with that because the characters are so charming and human. The art is good. There is nudity and adult themes in this one, plus the subect of old people in love may turn away younger readers.
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.
The two main characters are Ulysses, 59, who has been a widower for a while. He's just been laid off from his longtime job as a mover. He's trying to figure out what to do with his life now. He meets Mediterranea, 62, who has just lost her mother. The two hit it off and the two find out things about each other, like that Mediterranea was a nude model when she was younger, or Ulysses not liking to read because of all the heavy books he's had to read along the way.
I really liked this story of love at an older age. There are a couple weird plot turns, but I'm willing to go with that because the characters are so charming and human. The art is good. There is nudity and adult themes in this one, plus the subect of old people in love may turn away younger readers.
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.
ugomb's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
maria_2304's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
cartwheelapple's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
poorcate's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Beautiful love story with gorgeous art but as a woman in her 50s the ending was my worst nightmare. I’m not sure why they took the story in that direction.
bethtabler's review
4.0
Thank you to the author and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this in exchange for my open and honest review.
I am very taken by this story. Distilled down, this is a story of boy meets girl. However, it is so much more than that. The premise follows two characters who are in the autumn of their lives. The first is Ulysses. He is in his sixties and has just recently been forcibly retired. The once very active Ulysses is now at a loss about how to move on with his life. Mediterranea recently lost her mother after being her sole caretaker for the last nine months. Mediterranea runs a cheese store inherited from her father, again she is at a bit of a loss in knowing what to do at this point in her life. At a chance encounter at Ulysses sons OB/GYN office, the two of them spark a romance. The writing about romance is so on point. It isn’t forced and hackneyed. It is sweet with heat. Chemistry bubbles between them. It feels like a fresh and real love affair. Love that can blossom in the Autumn of their lives.
Graphically this is fantastic. The panels have a misty quality to them, and the characters are drawn well. The art is enough to make me want to read more of this authors work.
It is a life-affirming and wonderful love story that has a great twist of an ending and should be read. You don’t come by comics like this often.
I am very taken by this story. Distilled down, this is a story of boy meets girl. However, it is so much more than that. The premise follows two characters who are in the autumn of their lives. The first is Ulysses. He is in his sixties and has just recently been forcibly retired. The once very active Ulysses is now at a loss about how to move on with his life. Mediterranea recently lost her mother after being her sole caretaker for the last nine months. Mediterranea runs a cheese store inherited from her father, again she is at a bit of a loss in knowing what to do at this point in her life. At a chance encounter at Ulysses sons OB/GYN office, the two of them spark a romance. The writing about romance is so on point. It isn’t forced and hackneyed. It is sweet with heat. Chemistry bubbles between them. It feels like a fresh and real love affair. Love that can blossom in the Autumn of their lives.
Graphically this is fantastic. The panels have a misty quality to them, and the characters are drawn well. The art is enough to make me want to read more of this authors work.
It is a life-affirming and wonderful love story that has a great twist of an ending and should be read. You don’t come by comics like this often.
fireth's review
4.0
I got an e-copy of this from Netgalley with no expectations at all. Finished it in one sitting and now I’m out of emotions, it’s a rollercoaster ride of emotions. The illustrations and colours are so on point with the characters’ moods. Especially love the panels with nothing said at all.
kikikker's review against another edition
1.0
I don't get how this book has so many positive reviews. The first 80% was beautifully illustrated and I loved it! It was a very wholesome story about 2 people finding love at a later age. But the ending was simply digusting, I was appaled with the whole pregnancy trope. How can you even romanticise something like that? It ruined the whole book for me.