taliaissmart's review against another edition
3.0
This gorgeous wordless comic book volume follows the Knight of Swords as he walks around, having adventures. I'm not totally sure what happens in the adventures or how they connect, but the imagery is absolutely astounding. Really just beautiful, colorful artwork.
I love the whimsical feeling of A Land Called Tarot. I can imagine that certain kids will love poring over the pictures, assembling them into a mental narrative or just absorbing their artistic value. In terms of being a story, this isn't one. And I'm pretty sure that it's not supposed to be. In an interview, Bertrand said, "Sometimes we yearn for closure and resolution, and sometimes all we need is going out for walk." This is a walk. A lovely, confusing, meandering walk through dimensions, portals, identities- with absolutely no explanation. It's not quite my cup of tea (I tend to prefer content with a narrative), but it will definitely find its people.
I received a digital review copy of this title from the publisher via Edelweiss.
Interview source: https://imagecomics.com/content/view/a-land-called-tarot-beloved-island-tale-gets-hardcover-collection-this-febr#sthash.c6Ep4Gqn.dpuf
I love the whimsical feeling of A Land Called Tarot. I can imagine that certain kids will love poring over the pictures, assembling them into a mental narrative or just absorbing their artistic value. In terms of being a story, this isn't one. And I'm pretty sure that it's not supposed to be. In an interview, Bertrand said, "Sometimes we yearn for closure and resolution, and sometimes all we need is going out for walk." This is a walk. A lovely, confusing, meandering walk through dimensions, portals, identities- with absolutely no explanation. It's not quite my cup of tea (I tend to prefer content with a narrative), but it will definitely find its people.
I received a digital review copy of this title from the publisher via Edelweiss.
Interview source: https://imagecomics.com/content/view/a-land-called-tarot-beloved-island-tale-gets-hardcover-collection-this-febr#sthash.c6Ep4Gqn.dpuf
idakristine's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
dalinar's review against another edition
5.0
This book tastes the cake from Isola as my favourite no-dialogue graphic novel. The art is so soooooooo detailed, beautiful, and descriptive all on it's own. I just wish it were longer!
iowasjoe's review against another edition
2.0
Total graphic storytelling. Pretty artwork with no dialogue or words.
oldmanrupee's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
pogue's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
nsvinicki's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't enjoy the wordless format. The art was beautiful, but it's not my cup of tea.
sarahsnacks's review
adventurous
medium-paced
3.0
The art is beautiful in this but I really struggled to know what tf was going on in it. No idea.
wingedpotato's review against another edition
5.0
One of the most gorgeous, imaginative comics I have every come across. Everything about this enchanted me. Bertrand's illustrations are equally adept at intimate spaces and sweeping vistas. A book that evokes mood, not plot.