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A review by thewordsdevourer
Chef Yasmina and the Potato Panic by Wauter Mannaert
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
a short, adventurous, fun and entertaining read, chef yasmina and the potato panic is further elevated by its great art, whose paneling and styles are utterly unique and fitting for the story.
imo the story is passable but nothing remarkable, following the usual formula of the main conflict driven by the evil villain, and there's not too much depth or complexity. i do enjoy the characters' banter, however, and how mannaert explores both sides of the agricultural debate, between whats deemed natural and scientific.
this book's definite highlight, however, is the art. i love how readers arent treated to merely yasmina's story but also how the paneling and art take them on a rollicking visual ride. furthermore, the city scenes and landscapes are simply a treat, w/ the colors utterly fun and vibrant, and the characters are expressive w/o any sense of awkwardness in the movements and motions.
recommended for anyone looking for sth short, lighthearted, or fun art.
imo the story is passable but nothing remarkable, following the usual formula of the main conflict driven by the evil villain, and there's not too much depth or complexity. i do enjoy the characters' banter, however, and how mannaert explores both sides of the agricultural debate, between whats deemed natural and scientific.
this book's definite highlight, however, is the art. i love how readers arent treated to merely yasmina's story but also how the paneling and art take them on a rollicking visual ride. furthermore, the city scenes and landscapes are simply a treat, w/ the colors utterly fun and vibrant, and the characters are expressive w/o any sense of awkwardness in the movements and motions.
recommended for anyone looking for sth short, lighthearted, or fun art.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Death