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Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Crimson Rivers by bizarrestars
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
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Almond by Won-pyung Sohn
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emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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This story is first and foremost about empathy and about being human.
We follow the young Yunjae who has a alexithymia, a brain condition leading to an inability to feel and identify emotions. We get so see him navigating through his childhood into his early adulthood while wondering if feeling nothing might be a curse or a blessing.
As a psychology major I'm obviously extremely interested in human behaviour and the big 'why' behind it.
While following Yunjae as he learns about life and the (mostly unspoken) rules of society, I found myself wondering about the complexity of emotions and the etiquette of expressing them.
It seems impossible to have a story being told through the eyes of an emotionless narrator and it still being absolutely full of tenderness and emotion but this book did exactly that.
I'm sure it's because of the soft but direct writing style of Sohn Won-Pyung and the english translator Sandy Joosun Lee.
I really enjoyed stepping into this story and although Yunjea has to deal with many extremely devastating incidents (please look up trigger warnings!) I couldn't help but feel hopeful after finishing it.
This story is first and foremost about empathy and about being human.
We follow the young Yunjae who has a alexithymia, a brain condition leading to an inability to feel and identify emotions. We get so see him navigating through his childhood into his early adulthood while wondering if feeling nothing might be a curse or a blessing.
As a psychology major I'm obviously extremely interested in human behaviour and the big 'why' behind it.
While following Yunjae as he learns about life and the (mostly unspoken) rules of society, I found myself wondering about the complexity of emotions and the etiquette of expressing them.
It seems impossible to have a story being told through the eyes of an emotionless narrator and it still being absolutely full of tenderness and emotion but this book did exactly that.
I'm sure it's because of the soft but direct writing style of Sohn Won-Pyung and the english translator Sandy Joosun Lee.
I really enjoyed stepping into this story and although Yunjea has to deal with many extremely devastating incidents (please look up trigger warnings!) I couldn't help but feel hopeful after finishing it.
Graphic: Animal death and Animal cruelty
All The Young Dudes: Volume 3, Til the end, 1978/1995 by MsKingBean89
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
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Rocky Beach - Eine Interpretation (Die drei Fragezeichen #Graphic Novel 4) by Christopher Tauber
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Das Gold der KrΓ€hen by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Das Lied der KrΓ€hen by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75