by Mario Brassard
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This graphic novel is poignant and sad. No child should ever have to experience any part of war, directly or indirectly.
Unfortunately for me I found this a bit too esoteric. I knew going in what to expect (I thought) but it still felt a bit too intangible. I realize this is partially on purpose; but if you put this in the hands of a teen they probably wouldn’t get it without analysis or discussion with a teacher/adult. Thus for me this is a big downfall.
Not to say that it isn’t a critical subject, as it is. Or that it isn’t a good attempt to convey a difficult subject, as it is. Most importantly, if it works for some then that’s great. It just didn’t resonate for me in the way I was hoping for.
Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This graphic novel is poignant and sad. No child should ever have to experience any part of war, directly or indirectly.
Unfortunately for me I found this a bit too esoteric. I knew going in what to expect (I thought) but it still felt a bit too intangible. I realize this is partially on purpose; but if you put this in the hands of a teen they probably wouldn’t get it without analysis or discussion with a teacher/adult. Thus for me this is a big downfall.
Not to say that it isn’t a critical subject, as it is. Or that it isn’t a good attempt to convey a difficult subject, as it is. Most importantly, if it works for some then that’s great. It just didn’t resonate for me in the way I was hoping for.
Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.
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I know I had a couple books as a child that I still don't really 'get' today. Not a big fan of the esoteric stuff myself!
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