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A review by teamstarburger
Ruins by Peter Kuper
4.75
I walked past this book in the library several times. The cover didn't catch my attention or interest. Yesterday I picked it up and read it in one sitting. It was captivating, beautifully drawn, and well thought out.
I love the juxtaposition of all the elements that made the story work: nature, art, politics, relationships. It was sad at times, inspiring at others, and very meaningful to me overall.
Usually I am ok judging a book by its cover, especially graphic novels, but in this case I don't feel the cover artwork matches the contents - in a good way. It is so much more than the cover (which, frankly, makes it seem more historical than anything). I encourage everyone to read this.
I love the juxtaposition of all the elements that made the story work: nature, art, politics, relationships. It was sad at times, inspiring at others, and very meaningful to me overall.
Usually I am ok judging a book by its cover, especially graphic novels, but in this case I don't feel the cover artwork matches the contents - in a good way. It is so much more than the cover (which, frankly, makes it seem more historical than anything). I encourage everyone to read this.