graphicnovelreadingroom's reviews
3 reviews

Monsters by Barry Windsor-Smith

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt

Embroideries by Marjane Satrapi

funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

It is filthy and it is outrageously funny! A great way of gaining a view inside a usually hidden place in a different culture.

Shortcomings by Adrian Tomine

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Reads like a movie script, brilliantly flawed and likeable characters, interesting topics of race, racism and sexuality, brilliant!!!