Reviews

Portugal by Cyril Pedrosa

kierli's review

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Surprisingly tender.

rdyourbookcase's review against another edition

3.0

Well, I have a weird complaint about Portugal: it took forever for me to read because it was so BIG. I couldn’t hold it with one hand, and there was too much on a page for me take in all at once. Because of that, I couldn’t concentrate on the storyline and I missed a lot of information. However, I loved the art and the setting. It was very well done, it just wasn’t for me. Maybe I would have enjoyed it more if I would have read an e-book version?

rebk92's review against another edition

4.0

8/10. les dessins et la palette des couleurs, surtout des chap 1 et 2 sont top !
Quelques longueurs, mais le scénario est touchant et intéressant.

flowpouet's review against another edition

5.0

C'est une relecture qui me rappelle comme on est bien dans cette bande dessinée. Comme il fait bon quitter le lieu où on se trouve pour marcher en France, au Portugal, avec Simon Muchat, le personnage principal. On rit, on est ému, on réfléchit, on reprend son souffle et le monde a d'un coup de très belles couleurs...

luanndie's review against another edition

3.0

Como siempre adoré los dibujos de Pedrosa que tiene un estilo muy personal y cautivante que en este caso encaja a la perfección con la historia que está contando. Eso sí, a veces por ese mismo estilo, me costaba reconocer a algunos personajes lo que me obligó a leer ciertas escenas más de una vez. Esta confusión posiblemente este causada también parte por la historia que no ofrece muchos detalles y se centra más en los sentimientos. Sin embargo, y aunque tenía todos los elementos para encantarme, esta historia cruzada de emigraciones no terminó de engancharme.

ellatuulia's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

nica00's review against another edition

5.0

Art⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The loose line sketch technique provides a lot of fluid motion even when the scene is nothing more than a table of people eating & arguing & laughing & reminiscing together (which happens a lot in this story). Alternate sized panels add interest in this quiet, dialogue heavy story. The colors alternate between monochromatic washes and intricate watercolor detail. I absolutely loved everything about the artwork-evocative classic French comic undertones.
Story⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Despite being translated from French to English a lot of the dialogue is still in Portuguese. Not a language I speak so it’s pretty much incomprehensible but interestingly echoes the protagonist’s experience in a country where he doesn’t speak the language either - his experience being disorienting & confusing, full of disjointed connections with people he meets until he starts to piece together a few words. This storyline speaks of knowing oneself a little better by learning about one’s family history. It’s a personal story that begins with restless, lost vibes and ends with nostalgic, simple pleasures that come from the peace of knowing one’s place in the world just a little better.

alliepeduto's review against another edition

3.0

DNF…I picked this up on a whim, and while I loved the art, I just don’t think I’m a fan of comics in general. I was trying too hard to follow the story that I was missing the artistry, and then I was too focused on the art to follow the story. It’s just not the right forum for my brain, but I will say the talent was evident from the first page! I made it through the first section but I don’t think I’ll finish it, despite the beautiful depictions!

trishtalksbooks's review

hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

perfektionaise's review

emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0