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A review by belle_fiction
De: Tales - Stories from Urban Brazil by Dark Horse Comics
4.0
Let me begin by saying...I am soooo glad I bought this book!
De:Tales (yes, there is significance behind this title) by Brazilian twins Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba is a delightful read about what it means to be human. The stories are subtly written, wonderfully illustrated and left me wanting more.
Despite not loving all of the stories in this collection (I'm referring to Happy Birthday My Friend and Saturday), the vast majority were brilliant in their lyrical and often haunting, way.
My favourite story was 'Late for Coffee' which was poignant, bittersweet and simply perfect. They managed to convey so much with so little dialogue. It was precisely written and flowed effortlessly from one page to the next.
My second favourite story was 'What Is It?' which was based on the twins' experience in Paris. This was more of a social commentary and raised some very important questions. It was honestly portrayed with a lyrical ending.
I also loved 'Star' and 'Other Words' which showed me the great storytelling genius of Moon and Ba. These two stories are wordless, and the power of the illustrations are enough to convey the stories the twins want to tell. One word - sublime.
Overall, a truly fascinating insight into Fabio Moon's and Gabriel Ba's storytelling. A must for anyone who enjoys subtle stories about the human condition.
De:Tales (yes, there is significance behind this title) by Brazilian twins Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba is a delightful read about what it means to be human. The stories are subtly written, wonderfully illustrated and left me wanting more.
Despite not loving all of the stories in this collection (I'm referring to Happy Birthday My Friend and Saturday), the vast majority were brilliant in their lyrical and often haunting, way.
My favourite story was 'Late for Coffee' which was poignant, bittersweet and simply perfect. They managed to convey so much with so little dialogue. It was precisely written and flowed effortlessly from one page to the next.
My second favourite story was 'What Is It?' which was based on the twins' experience in Paris. This was more of a social commentary and raised some very important questions. It was honestly portrayed with a lyrical ending.
I also loved 'Star' and 'Other Words' which showed me the great storytelling genius of Moon and Ba. These two stories are wordless, and the power of the illustrations are enough to convey the stories the twins want to tell. One word - sublime.
Overall, a truly fascinating insight into Fabio Moon's and Gabriel Ba's storytelling. A must for anyone who enjoys subtle stories about the human condition.