Scan barcode
crystal_e_fall's review against another edition
3.5
Wonderful illustrations and storytelling, but I am a bit confused what the end message is supposed to be? And if it's the darker of the two I'm thinking of, what target audience is it supposed to be aimed at?
slavicreader's review against another edition
5.0
Very, very - and by that I mean VERY - sad. But also very much a one of a kind little book that's worth reading as it's very short.
sashajames's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
cicada
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Violence
word_enjoyer22's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I’m crying ok I’m crying
calamitymane's review against another edition
5.0
“Cicada” is a gorgeous little book. There’s more to this book than meets the eye, which, I think, may have been the point.
This can be the simple story of a cicada awaiting its (normal) life cycle of 17 years before transforming, or this can be the story an immigrant or disenfranchised group (note HR’s treatment of Cicada and the company’s concern for his living conditions). This may also be the story of the outsider who is bullied and disrespected, only to bloom and blossom and find their ilk. This book could be any or all of those things.
Minimalist writing accompanied by lush, detailed drawings - wonderful.
This can be the simple story of a cicada awaiting its (normal) life cycle of 17 years before transforming, or this can be the story an immigrant or disenfranchised group (note HR’s treatment of Cicada and the company’s concern for his living conditions). This may also be the story of the outsider who is bullied and disrespected, only to bloom and blossom and find their ilk. This book could be any or all of those things.
Minimalist writing accompanied by lush, detailed drawings - wonderful.
nathanielcrossinggum's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-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
4.75
meowsloudlyinyourear's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
5.0
fuck you @ynbnn