maddydaisy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
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? No
3.25
blurhima's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jennguare's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
amanda_serenity's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
learntodream's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
house3000's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
omg_pear's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
alyssalizarraga's review against another edition
4.0
Tragedy, memory, sacrifice, and horror. What else could a reader ask for? The Keeper follows Aisha, a young girl who has found herself orphaned and in the care of her grandmother. Once a mysterious force seemingly both gracious and malevolent begins to descend upon all that she knows, Aisha must ask herself what it means to preserve a family legacy and whether or not she has the strength to carry it on her own.
Full disclosure, I do not read many graphic novels. I've found that I tend to walk away from them with a surface-level understanding of their stories as my brain slips into the ineffective "few-word-go-fast" mentality. However, the striking cinematic images and expertly crafted sympathetic dialogue united to forge an incredibly stirring narrative that I savored. While I think this story thrives in its short format, I would have loved to see a more episodic version of the story that explored the other characters and the more mundane elements of Aisha's life. What does your morning routine look like when a shapeless eldrich manifestation of your family's dying breaths clings to your every maneuver? Asking for a friend.
Full disclosure, I do not read many graphic novels. I've found that I tend to walk away from them with a surface-level understanding of their stories as my brain slips into the ineffective "few-word-go-fast" mentality. However, the striking cinematic images and expertly crafted sympathetic dialogue united to forge an incredibly stirring narrative that I savored. While I think this story thrives in its short format, I would have loved to see a more episodic version of the story that explored the other characters and the more mundane elements of Aisha's life. What does your morning routine look like when a shapeless eldrich manifestation of your family's dying breaths clings to your every maneuver? Asking for a friend.
brokenspine's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Although I was underwhelmed it was still an entertaining read. I enjoyed the artwork; however the story itself was missing something. To me the pacing was off. The climax moved at break neck speed whereas I felt like it came to a grinding halt around the 40 page mark.
In spite of those negatives I would definitely read something else by this husband and wife duo.
In spite of those negatives I would definitely read something else by this husband and wife duo.
Moderate: Racism, Death of parent, Death, and Violence