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banana83854's review against another edition
3.0
Chillingly unsettling, and yet pretty enjoyable. Reminiscent of Alvin Schwartz's works.
dvdpcp's review against another edition
2.0
I’m glad I didn’t buy it, it was disturbing and I like dark things. Liked the drawings much more than the writing and not just the subject matter but the writing itself I did not like. Also yeah, so many of them were actually disturbing, like I’m worried about him.
rebus's review against another edition
4.5
A delightful modern take on Gorey from the author of the brilliant The Hunting Accident. It's nice to see that he has diverse interests, though I am concerned by the notes in back in which he suggests he's heading down the road to depression and alcoholism. It would be a shame to lose such a talented artist to those ills.
ettegoom's review against another edition
3.0
Cute.
Quite Edward Gorey in nature, but not quite as clever?
I enjoyed it though, particularly the illustrations.
Quite Edward Gorey in nature, but not quite as clever?
I enjoyed it though, particularly the illustrations.
thenorwegianprince's review against another edition
5.0
Delightfully dreadful and gorgeously grotesque. 5 well deserved stars.
ury949's review against another edition
5.0
This made my skin crawl. It's like a very dark Where the Sidewalk Ends.
meryt's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
3.0
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A few weeks ago, I went to an author talk/reading featuring [a:Landis Blair|6029469|Landis Blair|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1565136789p2/6029469.jpg] with [a:Caitlin Doughty|7802044|Caitlin Doughty|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1489075566p2/7802044.jpg]. Of course, after hearing the reading, I had to check out the rest of the stories in the book.
This book is a gorgeously morbid, gruesomely strange, and overall a good read. It's not my normal style of reading and some of the stories were a bit dark for my taste. However, on the whole, I enjoyed the book. I especially liked the story, "The Refinement Tree". It was definitely my favorite in the collection. Despite its deceptive simplicity, the interactions of the text and artwork are really very complex and amazing. The story comprised an odd mix of emotions, signifying a very thought-provoking read.
While most of the stories were too dark for me, I did really enjoy the artwork. Blair has a real way with demonstrating changes and connections throughout each piece, which is a treat to examine and explore. The artwork is intricate and interesting enough that you don't just glance at it and move of. You really look at it. I really liked the connections to the various animals at the end of "The Refinement Tree", suggesting a deeper meaning to where those memories went.
Overall, a good read, especially for those who like things dark, morbid, and macabre.
A few weeks ago, I went to an author talk/reading featuring [a:Landis Blair|6029469|Landis Blair|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1565136789p2/6029469.jpg] with [a:Caitlin Doughty|7802044|Caitlin Doughty|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1489075566p2/7802044.jpg]. Of course, after hearing the reading, I had to check out the rest of the stories in the book.
This book is a gorgeously morbid, gruesomely strange, and overall a good read. It's not my normal style of reading and some of the stories were a bit dark for my taste. However, on the whole, I enjoyed the book. I especially liked the story, "The Refinement Tree". It was definitely my favorite in the collection. Despite its deceptive simplicity, the interactions of the text and artwork are really very complex and amazing. The story comprised an odd mix of emotions, signifying a very thought-provoking read.
While most of the stories were too dark for me, I did really enjoy the artwork. Blair has a real way with demonstrating changes and connections throughout each piece, which is a treat to examine and explore. The artwork is intricate and interesting enough that you don't just glance at it and move of. You really look at it. I really liked the connections to the various animals at the end of "The Refinement Tree", suggesting a deeper meaning to where those memories went.
Overall, a good read, especially for those who like things dark, morbid, and macabre.