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meginsanity's review
4.0
Awesome. Shaun Tan takes something as simple, plain, and unassuming as suburbia and actually makes it special and magical. I liked it a lot.
myrymayranen's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
davechua's review
4.0
The highlight of this book is Shaun Tan's beautiful artwork done in a multitude of styles. The stories are whimsical, funny and sometimes wise, but it is his illustrations that are the main attraction.
emilybriano's review against another edition
4.0
Haunting, original, and totally unique. A delightful experience.
mehsi's review against another edition
2.0
A strange and bizarre collection of stories about a suburbia.
This is apparently marketed towards children, however I wouldn't recommend it for that age group. I think this would be better for teens/young adults.
The stories were more miss than hit. Some were really good and I enjoyed them, others were just too strange/weird/uncomfortable and I didn't enjoy them.
I liked the illustrations, they made the book weirder, but also made the stories at times more enjoyable and also made some of the stories seem more understandable.
I really liked the scrapbook parts that were between stories.
I wouldn't really recommend this book, unless you want a bizarre book that is a mix of stories and pictures.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This is apparently marketed towards children, however I wouldn't recommend it for that age group. I think this would be better for teens/young adults.
The stories were more miss than hit. Some were really good and I enjoyed them, others were just too strange/weird/uncomfortable and I didn't enjoy them.
I liked the illustrations, they made the book weirder, but also made the stories at times more enjoyable and also made some of the stories seem more understandable.
I really liked the scrapbook parts that were between stories.
I wouldn't really recommend this book, unless you want a bizarre book that is a mix of stories and pictures.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
reginas_books's review
5.0
Love this book. It may look like a children's book, but Shaun Tan has succeeded in creating a beautiful art piece that has a deeper meaning suited for people to all ages to enjoy.
catherine_mack's review
5.0
Can't decide which story/item I liked best. Breathe-taking stuff some of it. Shaun Tan just gets better and better.