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almondcookies's review
3.0
Incredible illustrations and a wonderful beginning that beautifully summarises what depression is like, but the MC's recovery is sudden and unrealistic. So much so, I thought my copy was missing a few pages.
I feel awful saying this, but I dislike how the story implies that depression will go away after you find and start believing in Christ (/other God figure in your respective religion). But in reality, it's a long process, and hardship isn't erased so easily. Even those who have a faith need to go through the arduous process of healing, and that's simply not reflected here.
I feel awful saying this, but I dislike how the story implies that depression will go away after you find and start believing in Christ (/other God figure in your respective religion). But in reality, it's a long process, and hardship isn't erased so easily. Even those who have a faith need to go through the arduous process of healing, and that's simply not reflected here.
awildfawn's review
2.0
A very strong and striking beginning with which you can identify deeply; but a very weak and disappointing ending.
The writer does not have enough personal and observational experiences or struggles with depression or with overcoming depressions. and that turns this graphic novel from an effective, psychiatric, sympathetic story into a religious christ-advertising book for elementary kids.
Amazing illustrations though. :)
and, you can read the whole story on the artist's personal behance:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/32492651/The-Shadow-The-Star
The writer does not have enough personal and observational experiences or struggles with depression or with overcoming depressions. and that turns this graphic novel from an effective, psychiatric, sympathetic story into a religious christ-advertising book for elementary kids.
Amazing illustrations though. :)
and, you can read the whole story on the artist's personal behance:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/32492651/The-Shadow-The-Star
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