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My Heart in Braille
by Joris Chamblain, Anne-Lise Nalin
Name: My Heart in Braille
Author: Joris Chamberlain
Genre: YA, Teen, Graphic Novel, Contemporary, Friendship
My Rating: 5/5
Review:
I first chose to read this book because the title intrigued me, it made me curious. This book is a combination of some of my favorite elements art, music, and passion.
In the beginning, the protagonist seems like an aloof, sporadic clever but mischievous teen who doesn't care about anything but himself, he's a lot like a guy you know, you have seen around yourself. We have seen dozens of them, then what makes him different? With time we realize he's not just what he looks like. he's inquisitive, he's observant, he's introspective. He and Marie Jo are opposite sides of a coin. Meeting with Marie Jo changes everything for him, his personality grows, and he starts questioning himself. He starts caring about stuff, about being more than himself. This character development was something wonderful to see.
I like most of the characters. The twins' quirkiness, shy and kind Hussein.
The male leads kind of remind me of Lily and James from Harry Potter. I loved this book all through the story. The ending was especially heartwarming.
The art style is wonderful, it gives you a fluffy light feeling. I liked how the artist change the color theme accordingly with the protagonist's emotions. Its bright warm colors, in the beginning, display his cheerful attitude, but it shifts to cool blues as the protagonist starts questioning and doubting himself. It darkens with sorrows and doubts, especially when the screen suddenly turns black when he thinks in despair, only to find his answer.
I did not like the fonts used to describe the background. They take up more presence while reading and are a bit uncomfortable for me to read.
Author: Joris Chamberlain
Genre: YA, Teen, Graphic Novel, Contemporary, Friendship
My Rating: 5/5
Review:
I first chose to read this book because the title intrigued me, it made me curious. This book is a combination of some of my favorite elements art, music, and passion.
In the beginning, the protagonist seems like an aloof, sporadic clever but mischievous teen who doesn't care about anything but himself, he's a lot like a guy you know, you have seen around yourself. We have seen dozens of them, then what makes him different? With time we realize he's not just what he looks like. he's inquisitive, he's observant, he's introspective. He and Marie Jo are opposite sides of a coin. Meeting with Marie Jo changes everything for him, his personality grows, and he starts questioning himself. He starts caring about stuff, about being more than himself. This character development was something wonderful to see.
I like most of the characters. The twins' quirkiness, shy and kind Hussein.
The male leads kind of remind me of Lily and James from Harry Potter. I loved this book all through the story. The ending was especially heartwarming.
The art style is wonderful, it gives you a fluffy light feeling. I liked how the artist change the color theme accordingly with the protagonist's emotions. Its bright warm colors, in the beginning, display his cheerful attitude, but it shifts to cool blues as the protagonist starts questioning and doubting himself. It darkens with sorrows and doubts, especially when the screen suddenly turns black when he thinks in despair, only to find his answer.
I did not like the fonts used to describe the background. They take up more presence while reading and are a bit uncomfortable for me to read.