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rufio7's review against another edition
4.0
A raw and intriguing tapestry of connected stories that explores isolation and community in rural Ontario.
lilliankeys's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I love how all of the characters are intertwined.
jaanunn's review against another edition
4.0
Another one I read in one sitting. While I identified with some of the books many themes, I couldn't help but feel there were some gaps or missing threads. It was cool to see all the Southern Ontario references, but I would definitely recommend some of the author's other works (like Sweet Tooth) before this.
youdontshea's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heeniee's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
erickibler4's review against another edition
5.0
This is a wonderful graphic novel told in three parts. Each of the three graphic novels that comprises it tells a complete story, but the payoff is far richer when you read all three. With every part, you understand more about the characters and their relationships. It's almost like a Faulkner novel, and by saying that, I don't mean to scare anyone off. It's just that the shifting of time frame and points of view, the family tree aspect, and the sense of place (the action all takes place in Essex County, Ontario) all recall Faulkner.
davechua's review against another edition
5.0
A great graphic novel, with Lemire's mesmerizing ink-heavy style.
j_yarbrough's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
matt47's review against another edition
dark
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5