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bethanwx 's review for:
The Man Who Laughs
by David Hine, Victor Hugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Adapted from Hugo's novel by David Hine and illustrated by Mark Stafford, this graphic novel adaptation of The Man Who Laughs is a blistering, well-paced, beautifully illustrated interpretation. The story is made clear and gripping, and the characterisations of the women, whom Hugo writes with simplicity as opposed to the men, jump off the page. Dea's softness is endearing and Josiana is the portrait of a ferociously priveledged dutchess.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Gore, Infidelity, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Classism
Moderate: Body horror, Blood, Abandonment