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334 reviews for:
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children: The Graphic Novel
Cassandra Jean, Ransom Riggs
3.97 AVERAGE
334 reviews for:
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children: The Graphic Novel
Cassandra Jean, Ransom Riggs
3.97 AVERAGE
Loved the original novel, and I did like the drawings in the graphic version. I reread this edition before reading Hollow City. Still, I would recommend new readers to read the original novel instead of this one. There is so much potential in the story, and I don´t think it was used in these drawings. I also think the pictures, that are an essential part of the story, were kind of hidden and "forgotten" because of the drawings. A lot of the eeriness of the original story was lost, which is a shame.
I read this book after coming across it in the library looking for Hollow City. I've been on a bit of a graphic novel kick lately and my book club is reading the original novel this month (which I've already read). It was a nice refresher and the artwork was quite good but honestly, I think without reading the novel first I'd be quite confused about much of the story. I would definitely recommend it as a great refresher for conversation, if a movie comes out, or for people who struggle with re-reading books as much as I do. I'd definitely recommend the original novel over this one. The story itself is fantastic.
The inclusion of the original photography was crucial to the story and I loved that these were kept in the graphic novel instead of being replaced entirely with drawings. The artwork is classic graphic-novel/comic style but suits the epic-ness of the story well. I love the intentional use of color (and lack thereof) throughout. Overall, I was skeptical about how well this version would hold up but it proved to be quite enjoyable. I'm giving it three stars because I liked it but definitely enjoyed the novel itself much more.
The inclusion of the original photography was crucial to the story and I loved that these were kept in the graphic novel instead of being replaced entirely with drawings. The artwork is classic graphic-novel/comic style but suits the epic-ness of the story well. I love the intentional use of color (and lack thereof) throughout. Overall, I was skeptical about how well this version would hold up but it proved to be quite enjoyable. I'm giving it three stars because I liked it but definitely enjoyed the novel itself much more.
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I think it probably gets more and more difficult to write children's fantasy books without following a familiar storyline. This was as good as any others in its ilk, just not original.
It took me too long to buy the graphic novel versions of my favorite series and let me tell you that was a crime. I've adored the Peregrine's series since I was in high school and this book brought the story to life in so many unexpected but brilliant ways. The colors are amazing and the design is perfect.
This beautifully captured the magic of the first book. I highly recommend it. 5/5
I really liked the original book, but feel like the graphic novel was too choppy. The art didn't really add to the story. One of the best parts of fiction is imagining the monsters and peculiars yourself. It would probably take a really amazing graphic representation for me to enjoy it on the same level as the author's original words (same with movies really).
I really like experiencing stories in different mediums. I know I have friends who don’t care for graphic novel adaptations of books they’ve already read, which is cool, we’ve all got our preferences. I picked up Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children: The Graphic Novel by Ransom Riggs and Cassandra Jean because I thought it would be cool to get visuals beyond the photographs included in the original book by Riggs. I also had a copy on hand of The Hollow City to read and so, because it has been forever and a day since I read Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children, I thought this graphic novel would be a great way to refresh my memory and also experience Riggs’s story in a whole new format.
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