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conina's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
cosmicamelia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The beginning makes it seem like it’s going to be very straightforward; a slice of life messy queer, new adult, finding yourself & your creative voice in a capitalist hellscape narrative.
The story also becomes more abstract, interesting, and reflective as it proceeds. A delightfully unlikable MC. The merging of the MC’s work with their mental state was really cool, and shows where I think comics and animations are a medium that excels above others in representing dreamscapes and more abstract emotional journeys.
The story also becomes more abstract, interesting, and reflective as it proceeds. A delightfully unlikable MC. The merging of the MC’s work with their mental state was really cool, and shows where I think comics and animations are a medium that excels above others in representing dreamscapes and more abstract emotional journeys.
theangrystackrat's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
finnmiles's review against another edition
3.5
this book was entirely frustrating and interesting to read. something tells me it’s suppose to be frustrating. i thought it was really well done and i adore the art style in it!
ajaywhidden's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
magenta_menace's review against another edition
3.0
i really wanted to enjoy this book, but the character of caroline felt too narcissistic and irredeemable for me to truly find joy in this book. i gave three stars because the art style is really interesting and an aesthetic i don’t typically see in graphic novels, but the story itself fell flat for me. the supporting cast of characters feels more like a vehicle for caroline’s self-hatred than their own people, and caroline’s insecurity and rage borders on caricature of an art school student. in my experience in a creative writing program, i never experienced such hostility and judgment that the author creates in caroline’s cohort—rather, it was an environment of support and while jealousy can permeate, i never recall anyone being so malicious regarding others’ success. i feel like caroline didn’t deserve her accolades at the end of the book, nor was i rooting for her. there is a difference between an unlikeable protagonist and an irredeemable protagonist.
avacadochapstick's review against another edition
4.0
Gorg. I mean, maybe not, maybe disgusting and heartbreaking. It was so tough to read, not because the writing was poor, or the plot was bad, but because such big issues are at stake. It felt like a stab in the heart!