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okayletsread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Julien recalls his worst mistakes and unsavory decisions when telling his unfiltered story to a reporter who slowly wins his trust. His story begins as a wealthy young pianist during WWII, and through a wild series of events, he later becomes a drugged-out famous pianist wishing for a different life. He frequently calls himself the villain of the story, but you can't help but root for him—and, more importantly, feel for him.
I don't have words for how well Felipe's storytelling fits with the visually stunning illustrations from Juan. A master creative duo! Everything from the emotional reveals to the color palette to the heartwrenching relational blunders, this book will stay with me for a very long time.
This was only on my radar because a book podcaster I listen to warned that it would "ruin all other graphic novels." While I haven't read many, she was 100% correct. It's only September, but this will likely be my favorite book of the year.
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Violence and War
bookfilledcottage's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
El arte es impresionante y los colores son preciosos.
Una joyita, que me alegro de tener en mi biblioteca.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Blood, Antisemitism, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Alcohol, and War
alyc00per's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Antisemitism, Suicide attempt, and War
sofiacif's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Mental illness
filipacmiranda's review against another edition
4.0
Ainda assim, essas questões não me incomodaram, de todo, e li o livro praticamente de uma assentada.
Mais do que com o argumento, fiquei encantada com as ilustrações e com a forma como representaram e expandiram o conteúdo dos balões. A arte era belíssima e requeria toda a atenção do leitor, não só pelos jogos de cores e pela sua complexidade, mas também pelas mensagens subliminares que nela eram transmitidas.
Sendo a minha primeira experiência, em termos de novelas gráficas, acredito que Balada para Sophie foi uma excelente escolha! Terminar a leitura deixou-me com um sentimento de felicidade que só me é provocado por bons livros – e, neste caso, pela possibilidade de, terminada a leitura, ouvir Balada para Sophie.
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Genocide, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Death
hmetwade's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Death, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Islamophobia, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
nini23's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Genocide
leonormsousa's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Medical content, Grief, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
numipig30's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Cancer
shea_proulx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and War