A review by rebecca_oneil
The Fate of Fausto: A Painted Fable by Oliver Jeffers

4.0

Hmmmm. I'm a big Oliver Jeffers fan, and I appreciate this parable about greed, illustrated (surprisingly -- I didn't know until I read it) via traditional lithographic printmaking. Printmaking takes a LOT of compositional planning, so it's a nice study of the book to know that each of Jeffers' minimal lines and gestures is very intentional, even as they still look loose and childlike. Still, this is one of those extra-long, not-quite-clear-about-audience adult/child picture books. The story would probably be best enjoyed with discussion by kids 8 and up. Bonus: I love a touch of neon. Bonus 2: Don't miss the "moral" via the Vonnegut quote at the end. I love it.