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A review by belle_fiction
How to Talk to Girls At Parties: The Graphic Novel by Neil Gaiman
5.0
Having read the original short story years ago and remembering that it was pretty strange, I was pleasantly surprised to discover it had been adapted into a graphic novel. So, of course, I had to get it. And devour it...which I did.
How to Talk to Girls at Parties is based in 1970s England and concerns two teenagers - Vic, who is a real ladies' man, and Enn who is awkward and shy and has no luck with the opposite sex, as they make their way to a party. Right from the beginning, it is easy to see the difference between Vic and Enn - their dialogue really illustrates this since Vic oozes confidence, charm and swagger while Enn walks behind his friend and generally seems less confident and even a bit scared when faced with the prospect of meeting and talking to girls.
I have never come across Moon or Ba's artwork before but it is wonderful and bloody colourful which I love! I think their style perfectly captures the otherworldly overtones to the story and the depiction of Triolet is stunning.
I'm not going to say anything specific about the story because it is a strange and unusual read and the poetic language is simply beautiful.
I will say though that the ending was very poignant and leaves the reader with a very altered perception of Vic.
Definitely recommend to those who love stories a bit weird and fantastical.
How to Talk to Girls at Parties is based in 1970s England and concerns two teenagers - Vic, who is a real ladies' man, and Enn who is awkward and shy and has no luck with the opposite sex, as they make their way to a party. Right from the beginning, it is easy to see the difference between Vic and Enn - their dialogue really illustrates this since Vic oozes confidence, charm and swagger while Enn walks behind his friend and generally seems less confident and even a bit scared when faced with the prospect of meeting and talking to girls.
I have never come across Moon or Ba's artwork before but it is wonderful and bloody colourful which I love! I think their style perfectly captures the otherworldly overtones to the story and the depiction of Triolet is stunning.
I'm not going to say anything specific about the story because it is a strange and unusual read and the poetic language is simply beautiful.
I will say though that the ending was very poignant and leaves the reader with a very altered perception of Vic.
Definitely recommend to those who love stories a bit weird and fantastical.