bionicturtle64's review
3.0
I very much feel I’m the wrong target for this graphic novel; it contains three short stories about motherhood and loss of a child, two things I can’t and haven’t experienced. I really enjoyed Brown’s Japanese inspired art, and found the stories compelling, with an ethereal, dream like quality to each. But realistically, a lot of the meaning behind each story was lost on me!
nearit's review
4.0
Three short stories with a fairy tale feel. The execution is slick, almost too slick for my tastes, but in the end there is a sort of relentless rhythm to these stories that carries you along, a steady march towards isolation.
stopsatgreen's review
4.0
I first saw Kate Brown's art in [b:Nelson|13016409|Nelson|Rob Davis|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1333356507s/13016409.jpg|18178506], where it really stood out; her art style shows obvious Japanese influences while still being very European.
Fish & Chocolate is a collection of three thematically-linked stories, about fear, dilemma, grief, and being a mother. The artwork is lush and beautifully coloured, although quite graphic in the final story.
I have to say that I didn't get too much out of each of the stories; I'll put that down to my rushing through this book rather than stopping to really soak in what was happening; I hope that when I go back to re-read it I will get a deeper understanding of what was going on.
Fish & Chocolate is a collection of three thematically-linked stories, about fear, dilemma, grief, and being a mother. The artwork is lush and beautifully coloured, although quite graphic in the final story.
I have to say that I didn't get too much out of each of the stories; I'll put that down to my rushing through this book rather than stopping to really soak in what was happening; I hope that when I go back to re-read it I will get a deeper understanding of what was going on.
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