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A review by lubleu
Empty Eyes by Diego Agrimbau
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Nurk Orphanage sits along the Polish and Russian border in 1917. The building is falling down, and slowly decomposing bodies populate the rooms. It has taken extreme measures, but three of the children have survived. Except one cannot face their harsh reality any longer. That is until he finds some new friends- the beautiful, eyeless dolls seated on the shelves.
Simply put, this is a beautiful story. It uses the graphic format well, conveying the despair of Otto and Ofelia in a poignant manner that left me wishing this was a full-length novel. The soft art style lends a dream-like air to events, reinforcing the fantastical elements in the otherwise realistic historical setting.
Simply put, this is a beautiful story. It uses the graphic format well, conveying the despair of Otto and Ofelia in a poignant manner that left me wishing this was a full-length novel. The soft art style lends a dream-like air to events, reinforcing the fantastical elements in the otherwise realistic historical setting.