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unladylike's review against another edition
3.0
I eyed this book on the shelves of the library I work at for some time, particularly because my longest relationship up to this point was with someone who adopted the name Cicada for herself. I have a lifelong fondness for these insects, and I've read a bit of the graphic novels by Shaun and Amy Tan.
This one took about 10 minutes to read, but it was cute and charming.
This one took about 10 minutes to read, but it was cute and charming.
vanderyle's review against another edition
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
xsleepyshadows's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoy Shaun Tan's artwork, and I especially enjoy his books. This book particularly made me think about the message that was being portrayed and honestly there are several you could talk about and probably keep finding more. First, I interpreted this as bully/suicide. Death being one of freedon. I kept thinking that this could also be portrayed as retirement from a harsh industry. Kept thinking and this could be our relationship with nature. Nature being something we depend on the work of and treat it very harshly. In the end, nature will continue to be beautiful and thrive. Him leaving at the end with several others to a forest type closing cover laughing at us. Really, without this Cicada and several others the human society/workplace will collapse.
Anyway, that's a couple of takes I got when reading through this book. I'd love to see what everyone has to say about this piece of art! I highly recommend! ~Ashley
Anyway, that's a couple of takes I got when reading through this book. I'd love to see what everyone has to say about this piece of art! I highly recommend! ~Ashley
amotisse's review against another edition
5.0
Sadly beautiful, beautifully sad with a sneaky touch of humour.
Shaun Tan’s work opens your eyes to what is invisible around us and gently tugs at your heartstrings.
Shaun Tan’s work opens your eyes to what is invisible around us and gently tugs at your heartstrings.
abh8's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
madhamster's review against another edition
4.0
An allegory? The work ethic and focus on working, working, working with no life.