leavesofmaple's review against another edition
3.0
I think Thornhill read a little young for me. The Illustrations are wonderfully dark, and creepy in its own right, and I think its the perfect horror graphic novel for younger readers.
dxfnx_25's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
saywhatsteve's review against another edition
5.0
An incredibly sad story about the care and empathy all humans need
dereadergal's review against another edition
3.0
Overall I enjoyed this story. Great plot written in diary form, and wonderful illustrations.
librowry's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
weeptchi's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I could give it more stars but I can't. This is one of the best books I think I've ever read. I read it in about 2 hours without stopping and I will probably read it again very soon!!
ktxx22's review against another edition
3.0
More like 3.5. This creeped me out… but I didn’t really enjoy the story overall.
contemporarymeepsie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thornhill is part Graphic Novel and part diary entry driven narrative. It tells the story of trauma and friendship. When Ella moves in to a house that backs on to the dilapidated Thornhill, an 80s children's home, she begins to notice that it isn't quite as abandoned as she first thought. As the mystery of Thornhill unravels, she comes to learn of Mary. A tragic story of betrayal, lonliness and friendships that never were drive these two closer together despite the generations that separate them.
This book was outstanding. I adored the way that Mary's story was delivered in diary entries whilst Ella's is told through imagery. It is both heart-warming and devastating. These characters both have their strife which makes them endearing even if they are not lovable. As a reader I felt sorry for them both and could completely understand the actions they took as a result of the hardships they faced. They are believable to me which is a feat many of the books I've read this year have missed out on. I genuinely looked forward to reading this book every evening and the spooky themeing was perfectly timed for Halloween. A happy accident. If I had to give 1 criticism it would be that it was heavy to hold. I genuinely have no fault with the plot, characters or art style/writing style.
This book was outstanding. I adored the way that Mary's story was delivered in diary entries whilst Ella's is told through imagery. It is both heart-warming and devastating. These characters both have their strife which makes them endearing even if they are not lovable. As a reader I felt sorry for them both and could completely understand the actions they took as a result of the hardships they faced. They are believable to me which is a feat many of the books I've read this year have missed out on. I genuinely looked forward to reading this book every evening and the spooky themeing was perfectly timed for Halloween. A happy accident. If I had to give 1 criticism it would be that it was heavy to hold. I genuinely have no fault with the plot, characters or art style/writing style.
sarahrusty's review against another edition
2.0
Haunting and depressing all wrapped up into one ghost story. The true effects bullying have on someone is evidence in this tale.