rebeccadanielle's review against another edition
3.0
It's interesting and made me stop and think for a bit afterwards. I mainly just loved the beautiful illustrations and of course the cover is stunning.
lamusadelils's review against another edition
5.0
Este no es un libro de terror, no del estilo habitual. Pero referencia los horrores del mundo, tales como la guerra, y especialmente las formas en las que escapamos de ellas.
emeelee's review against another edition
2.0
Very atmospheric with some beautiful illustrations. However, I found the "story" to be a bit boring... I can't imagine a child being very interested in it.
darling_beige's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
4.25
A picture book, but wow what a message I’m a few short pages. A message of inner self worth and calmness. Of scared land and self, of healing and finding your inner child. Wow
msmouse's review against another edition
4.0
The artwork is gorgeous. The language is poetic, but not particularly narrative. Younger readers may experience confusion as the outcome is more aesthetic than story-based.
madhamster's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not entirely sure about this one. It is beautiful, and lyrical and the illustrations are ethereal and atmospheric. But...
elvis_waugh's review against another edition
4.0
Hauntingly lyrical. How a person can find solace in themselves amid turmoil and uncertainty
For fans of Shaun Tan and Neil Gaiman.
For fans of Shaun Tan and Neil Gaiman.
whatkatiereadnext's review
4.0
"Who rings those bells? Who waits in that good place beyond that rising, falling hill? Who sings among those trees?" - Margo Lanagan, 'Tintinnabula'
'Tintinnabula' is my first Margo Lanagan, despite my extensive tbr featuring many of her books.
'Tintinnabula' tells of a character’s journey as she follows the sound of the bells which lead her from a world of fear and violence to a place known as Tintinnabula. Here she finally finds peace and comfort. Within the book, Lanagan suggests that this story could be a metaphor for children fleeing from war, violence, abuse or the suffering of a mental illness.
Lanagan’s beautifully poetic, vivid and passionate writing was wonderful. However, I found the story slightly too vague. Ironically, the blurb offers more information about the story than what was written in the book itself.
Despite 'Tintinnabula' being marketed at children and generally found in the children’s section of bookshops; it is actually quite a complex and adult book, therefore probably best suited to older children and teenagers.
One of the reasons why I bought this book is that it was illustrated by one of my favourite artists, Rovina Cai. Her extraordinarily detailed illustrations, along with her use of colour and ability to create mood and movement is why I love her art so much.
Her illustrations in 'Tintinnabula' didn’t disappoint. I loved the change in the colour palette as the story progresses. The book begins with an unnatural, darkly vivid and threatening red, before briefly transitioning to a dull grey. Finally settling on a calmer, lighter and more natural green.
Margo Lanagan and Rovina Cai are a perfect match, they create such stunningly vivid and moving imagery together. I can’t wait to read their previous collaboration, 'Singing My Sister Down'.
'Tintinnabula' is my first Margo Lanagan, despite my extensive tbr featuring many of her books.
'Tintinnabula' tells of a character’s journey as she follows the sound of the bells which lead her from a world of fear and violence to a place known as Tintinnabula. Here she finally finds peace and comfort. Within the book, Lanagan suggests that this story could be a metaphor for children fleeing from war, violence, abuse or the suffering of a mental illness.
Lanagan’s beautifully poetic, vivid and passionate writing was wonderful. However, I found the story slightly too vague. Ironically, the blurb offers more information about the story than what was written in the book itself.
Despite 'Tintinnabula' being marketed at children and generally found in the children’s section of bookshops; it is actually quite a complex and adult book, therefore probably best suited to older children and teenagers.
One of the reasons why I bought this book is that it was illustrated by one of my favourite artists, Rovina Cai. Her extraordinarily detailed illustrations, along with her use of colour and ability to create mood and movement is why I love her art so much.
Her illustrations in 'Tintinnabula' didn’t disappoint. I loved the change in the colour palette as the story progresses. The book begins with an unnatural, darkly vivid and threatening red, before briefly transitioning to a dull grey. Finally settling on a calmer, lighter and more natural green.
Margo Lanagan and Rovina Cai are a perfect match, they create such stunningly vivid and moving imagery together. I can’t wait to read their previous collaboration, 'Singing My Sister Down'.
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