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A review by mariakureads
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Volume 4 picked up right after the last one, and the gang is back from Paris and very much in love, and that has both Nick and Charlie nervous and worried for the same reasons the other is thinking, but my awkward babies are just that, awkward and I love them!
Still some heavy themes in play as this volume picks up right after the last one, but as hard as it can be to read, I love that Oseman did it. It's creating a space to be able to talk about mental illness and how it affects not just the person going through it but friends and family. Through Charlie, Oseman can showcase just some of it, the stress, not eating, missed sleep, the listlessness, and doubt that plagues, but she also highlights the support and love from Nick and the Paris Gang, aside from Charlie's siblings.
And a personal note, I love Tori! She was pretty quiet in the first volume but subsequently has been seen a but more and more with each volume to be there for Charlie, and girl really did her sisterly best here. I just whooped at the scene with Nick's brother, who had it coming—just saying!
I love how Oseman, again, captures so many emotions through her illustrations and single-color use. Had it been illustrated with more colors, I feel like I would lose something in the sentiment of the expressions, so I'm glad that in 4 volumes, the look is the same. I can't wait for the next installment đź’•
Still some heavy themes in play as this volume picks up right after the last one, but as hard as it can be to read, I love that Oseman did it. It's creating a space to be able to talk about mental illness and how it affects not just the person going through it but friends and family. Through Charlie, Oseman can showcase just some of it, the stress, not eating, missed sleep, the listlessness, and doubt that plagues, but she also highlights the support and love from Nick and the Paris Gang, aside from Charlie's siblings.
And a personal note, I love Tori! She was pretty quiet in the first volume but subsequently has been seen a but more and more with each volume to be there for Charlie, and girl really did her sisterly best here. I just whooped at the scene with Nick's brother, who had it coming—just saying!
I love how Oseman, again, captures so many emotions through her illustrations and single-color use. Had it been illustrated with more colors, I feel like I would lose something in the sentiment of the expressions, so I'm glad that in 4 volumes, the look is the same. I can't wait for the next installment đź’•
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Bullying and Suicidal thoughts