chelseamartinez's review
3.0
I mean, I've already read all these stories in other packaging (the Love and Rockets New Stories) but it's still enjoyable to see them all together with a focus on Tonta. The family dynamics between her, Violet, Vivian and Ishmael make more sense seeing them all together.
la_yuli's review
challenging
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
jainabee's review
5.0
A fascinating fragment of the sprawling Hernandez universe of these places and characters that seem so real, yet there is no attempt to deny the cartoonish nature of them. With the same achingly gorgeous lines Jaime draws the vavavoom sister, Vivi, and the absurdly kooky sister, Tonta. I have fallen WAYYYY behind on my Hernandez publications, and this inspires me to dig all the old issues out of my bookshelves and get reacquainted with them. The little glimpse of a middle-aged Maggie just reinforced the attachment i have to these stories. Such a rare delight.
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