belle_fiction's review against another edition
4.0
Let me begin by saying...I am soooo glad I bought this book!
De:Tales (yes, there is significance behind this title) by Brazilian twins Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba is a delightful read about what it means to be human. The stories are subtly written, wonderfully illustrated and left me wanting more.
Despite not loving all of the stories in this collection (I'm referring to Happy Birthday My Friend and Saturday), the vast majority were brilliant in their lyrical and often haunting, way.
My favourite story was 'Late for Coffee' which was poignant, bittersweet and simply perfect. They managed to convey so much with so little dialogue. It was precisely written and flowed effortlessly from one page to the next.
My second favourite story was 'What Is It?' which was based on the twins' experience in Paris. This was more of a social commentary and raised some very important questions. It was honestly portrayed with a lyrical ending.
I also loved 'Star' and 'Other Words' which showed me the great storytelling genius of Moon and Ba. These two stories are wordless, and the power of the illustrations are enough to convey the stories the twins want to tell. One word - sublime.
Overall, a truly fascinating insight into Fabio Moon's and Gabriel Ba's storytelling. A must for anyone who enjoys subtle stories about the human condition.
De:Tales (yes, there is significance behind this title) by Brazilian twins Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba is a delightful read about what it means to be human. The stories are subtly written, wonderfully illustrated and left me wanting more.
Despite not loving all of the stories in this collection (I'm referring to Happy Birthday My Friend and Saturday), the vast majority were brilliant in their lyrical and often haunting, way.
My favourite story was 'Late for Coffee' which was poignant, bittersweet and simply perfect. They managed to convey so much with so little dialogue. It was precisely written and flowed effortlessly from one page to the next.
My second favourite story was 'What Is It?' which was based on the twins' experience in Paris. This was more of a social commentary and raised some very important questions. It was honestly portrayed with a lyrical ending.
I also loved 'Star' and 'Other Words' which showed me the great storytelling genius of Moon and Ba. These two stories are wordless, and the power of the illustrations are enough to convey the stories the twins want to tell. One word - sublime.
Overall, a truly fascinating insight into Fabio Moon's and Gabriel Ba's storytelling. A must for anyone who enjoys subtle stories about the human condition.
opensecret's review against another edition
2.0
A couple of these chapters I would give 3-4 stars, but most would get 1-2. I don't really connect with these most of these stories.
I also don't see the significance of this collection being written and illustrated by twins. The forward touts it's significance by repeating that it's "... fascinating, if you think about it."
I also don't see the significance of this collection being written and illustrated by twins. The forward touts it's significance by repeating that it's "... fascinating, if you think about it."
jasonfurman's review against another edition
3.0
I liked some of the artwork and dreaminess of these stories set in Brazil, mostly of younger men and their interest in women, but I never found myself emotionally engaged with the characters, the stories, or particularly exciting in any way. Not like the marvelous [b:Daytripper|8477057|Daytripper|Fábio Moon|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327876816s/8477057.jpg|13341979].
jmbz38's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
gutterpede's review against another edition
3.75
An anthology of various stories from two brothers doing comics together. They switch off on doing art and scripting, so you get to see two different styles which was fun. I especially enjoyed the one story they both did because you can see the differences in rendering and pacing. I will say some of the stories are a little dated, but their landscapes and graphic work are worth the read
lukeisthename34's review against another edition
4.0
Curious. A bit confusing at times but at least one wonderful story.
meghan_is_reading's review against another edition
3.0
Short stories, in comic form. Really good, remind me a little of Sandman? A little bit stylistically, all the dark tones, and some of the whimsicalness
jeffreyp's review against another edition
3.0
This one gets three start just for the gorgeous art and interesting short-story format. I don't think any of the stories will stick in my head, but I could look at this artwork all day long.