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A review by pattydsf
Ruins by Peter Kuper
4.0
I shelved this graphic novel in my TBR almost four years ago. I am not sure what brought it to my attention, but maybe some folks here on Goodreads who read it about that time. I was actually surprised that my public library still had it since graphic novels are not that popular with their readers.
This is a beautiful book. The story about one butterfly traveling to Oaxaca was stunning – Kuper is an excellent artist. I had no trouble following that part of the book. The second story, which is about a couple who travel from Canada to Oaxaca for a sabbatical, was harder for me to follow. To be honest, I thought that part of the tale was based on a true story. Kuper has been to Oaxaca, but his life is not what he depicts in the book. In the end, I was able to fall into George and Samantha’s tale and when the two stories finally intertwine, I was blown away.
I am not a big graphic novel fan. I read them now and again and I am usually amazed by how the art and text work together. I think more in words than pictures and the skills that it takes to blend the two are impressive. If you read graphic novels this is one that you should pick up. You will likely find it worth your time.
This is a beautiful book. The story about one butterfly traveling to Oaxaca was stunning – Kuper is an excellent artist. I had no trouble following that part of the book. The second story, which is about a couple who travel from Canada to Oaxaca for a sabbatical, was harder for me to follow. To be honest, I thought that part of the tale was based on a true story. Kuper has been to Oaxaca, but his life is not what he depicts in the book. In the end, I was able to fall into George and Samantha’s tale and when the two stories finally intertwine, I was blown away.
I am not a big graphic novel fan. I read them now and again and I am usually amazed by how the art and text work together. I think more in words than pictures and the skills that it takes to blend the two are impressive. If you read graphic novels this is one that you should pick up. You will likely find it worth your time.