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pooxs's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Interesting but I felt not know the original myths meant I missed lots
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
allie_fawn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Just be warned and do not be deceived by the cover. This is not for kids and gets graphic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
dananana's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Gore and Blood
carleesi's review against another edition
5.0
I loved everything about this book. The illustrations were so haunting and beautiful. The story was heart breaking and incredibly magical. I’m always intrigued by folklore and this did not disappoint.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, and Fire/Fire injury
vigil's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
this could be confusing to anyone not familiar with finnish mythology like myself, but i was able to keep up adeptly enough. the art is obviously beautiful, continuing the story on in place where other graphic novel’s would’ve used words. i think oksi reached its most impressive moment when it combined the two, sliding seamlessly between art, and the written word. there are some awkward moments in the narrative, but that is often a given. all translations fail, but this one, all in all, seemed pretty solid.
the art style is really the shining star here, and i think i would’ve been completely fine having a book with no text, just the illustrations. it totally set the atmosphere and the tone for the setting of oksi, one that is grounded heavily in a darkly whimsical forest.
take note of “darkly whimsical” for your own sake. this book took a 180 on me when i least expected it.
the art style is really the shining star here, and i think i would’ve been completely fine having a book with no text, just the illustrations. it totally set the atmosphere and the tone for the setting of oksi, one that is grounded heavily in a darkly whimsical forest.
take note of “darkly whimsical” for your own sake. this book took a 180 on me when i least expected it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
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