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klarajohansson's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
aylea's review against another edition
4.0
This is a graphic novel about a gorilla destined to have an unfortunate life, according to a prophecy told before she was born. Those misfortunes lead Sally on several adventures, including being kidnapped, trained to be a jewel thief, and much more as she travels the world.
The story involves a lot of emotion. Many of the characters are only interested in using Sally for their own purposes, leaving her with suffering and many emotional moments. She wants love and acceptance, but she has a difficult time trying to get it. Every time the reader has hope for Sally, it tends to be ripped away and followed by another sad adventure. It is a relief when she finally finds a happy situation that won't be immediately lost.
The illustrations give off a vintage vibe. They do a great job of showing Sally's emotions.
It's a strange book but simple enough for a lot of young readers who won't be too affected by the many emotionally difficult stories.
The story involves a lot of emotion. Many of the characters are only interested in using Sally for their own purposes, leaving her with suffering and many emotional moments. She wants love and acceptance, but she has a difficult time trying to get it. Every time the reader has hope for Sally, it tends to be ripped away and followed by another sad adventure. It is a relief when she finally finds a happy situation that won't be immediately lost.
The illustrations give off a vintage vibe. They do a great job of showing Sally's emotions.
It's a strange book but simple enough for a lot of young readers who won't be too affected by the many emotionally difficult stories.
lizahotta's review against another edition
4.0
Gillade den här väldigt mycket! Vackra illustrationer och en fin men sorglig historia. Vill läsa fortsättningen nu direkt.
febeschoemaker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
3.5
Cute but sad but cute but sad. I'm glad it had a good ending.
emmaegerb's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
leaps's review against another edition
4.0
Denna bok har en underbar fin historia. Dock tyckte jag att alla händelser sker så snabbt. Det finns inte tid att tänka över alla händelser. Boken skulle kunna vara 1000 sidor lång med tanke på alla händelser. Ändå är det en skön omväxling att det är en kort bok med många händelser.
the_sassy_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐ -- LOVE the cover on this one!
The graphics in this book were just beautiful. It was such a joy to review it! The story itself was also good. However, it was also very...I dunno, dark and heavy for a book aimed at children, in my opinion.
The graphics in this book were just beautiful. It was such a joy to review it! The story itself was also good. However, it was also very...I dunno, dark and heavy for a book aimed at children, in my opinion.
nike0706's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
mat_tobin's review against another edition
4.0
A companion text (and prequel) to the rather marvelous, award-winning [b:The Murderer's Ape|33978302|The Murderer's Ape|Jakob Wegelius|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1485263488s/33978302.jpg|41192643] , The Legend of Sally Jones is presented in a fusion text (close to a graphic novel) format and tells the story of Sally's childhood up until the beginning of the main novel.
Set 'about a hundred years ago', it follows Sally's story as she finds herself kidnapped from her family by Belgian officers and from then on, is passed from pillar to post throughout her travels across the world. Here she finds herself in the hands of jewel thieves, circus masters, Dutch naturalists and Chinese traders.
Through Wegelius' lavish illustrations and Peter Graves' masterly translation, nothing is lost here in Sally's epic story and readers both new and old alike will become lost in both word and picture. An origin story that is as exciting as it is swathed in pathos, it is clear that Wegelius has a nose for unusual, creative, rich narratives and that Graves' has the translator's touch in bringing it to life.
Set 'about a hundred years ago', it follows Sally's story as she finds herself kidnapped from her family by Belgian officers and from then on, is passed from pillar to post throughout her travels across the world. Here she finds herself in the hands of jewel thieves, circus masters, Dutch naturalists and Chinese traders.
Through Wegelius' lavish illustrations and Peter Graves' masterly translation, nothing is lost here in Sally's epic story and readers both new and old alike will become lost in both word and picture. An origin story that is as exciting as it is swathed in pathos, it is clear that Wegelius has a nose for unusual, creative, rich narratives and that Graves' has the translator's touch in bringing it to life.