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manglitter's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing book! This was a great book that without hearing about it from a Miyazaki's biography where it is said that Tom's Midnight Garden inspired him a lot in his works, I would have never heard about this beautiful story.
I discovered this graphic novel while searching for the original book and I decided to read it first, also knowing that Edith was the illustrator, well of course. I really loved this book for its story and its illustrations. I could notice the elements that might have inspired Miyazaki, mainly in Howl's Moving Castle, like the door switch which could take you to other places and the beautiful gardens and so on.
This was a fantastic reading moment and I want to read the original book now.
I discovered this graphic novel while searching for the original book and I decided to read it first, also knowing that Edith was the illustrator, well of course. I really loved this book for its story and its illustrations. I could notice the elements that might have inspired Miyazaki, mainly in Howl's Moving Castle, like the door switch which could take you to other places and the beautiful gardens and so on.
This was a fantastic reading moment and I want to read the original book now.
kateponders's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
catherine_mack's review against another edition
3.0
I have not read this well-loved children’s classic so thought this graphic novel might help me out. While i loved the illustrations; the trees and the garden were lovely and atmospheric, I felt it did not read as smoothly as the book must (at least I hope it reads more smoothly than this). With so many cells on a page and so much to include, it was a struggle with the tiny sized font as well. It did however pique my interest in the book. I love a good time-travel story so I’ll keep an eye out for the original.
annieharhar's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
maryehavens's review against another edition
3.0
I had never heard of this classic until I found this graphic novel during my routine public library graphic novel browsing. It was really interesting! I liked the idea of going into another time period - it’s kind of like what I imagined The Secret Garden would be but that book is nothing like this (I mean, they both have gardens....).
I enjoyed the mystery of Hatty’s story as Tom tried to piece it together. I’m mildly interested in reading the actual book but I feel like this adaptation is a good stand-in if I never get to the actual book.
I enjoyed the mystery of Hatty’s story as Tom tried to piece it together. I’m mildly interested in reading the actual book but I feel like this adaptation is a good stand-in if I never get to the actual book.
dhani07's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
emeraldreverie's review against another edition
5.0
I adored this. Reminiscent of some of my faves growing up (Narnia, Secret Garden), it's beautifully rendered and lovingly told.
bthegood's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I have not read the original story - but Edith's graphic adaptation is beautiful - beautiful story of Tom and Hattie, Tom traveling through time to visit her. Beautiful art work. Loved this.