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Nonsense! the Curious Story of Edward Gorey by Chloe Bristol, Lori Mortensen

erine's review against another edition

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4.0

A very conversational look at Edward Gorey’s life. The text is rhythmic and poetic, but the illustrations simply take the cake.

frankensteinscreature's review against another edition

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5.0

A lovely little book that I will share with every child I ever meet. 

judyapneeb's review against another edition

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5.0

Chole Bristol's art is perfect. I adore this book.

dv13's review against another edition

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lighthearted

5.0

allmadhere106's review against another edition

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4.0

For: readers looking for an into biography about Gorey, with author's notes and bibliographies for further research.

Possible red flags: not as informative as it could have been.

danicamidlil's review against another edition

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4.0

What an interesting character!

the_lobrarian's review against another edition

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  • Illustrations are pencil and painted digitally

theybedax's review against another edition

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3.0

Beautiful art and an interesting bio teaser for Edward Gorey. It definite made me chuckle and I'm diggin' his style!

nattycran's review against another edition

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5.0

As a lifelong fan of Edward Gorey, it was so stirring to read this story of his life written for children. I was so impressed with Chloe Bristol’s use of his style in the illustrations. The author, Lori Mortensen, wrote about Gorey the way I might have—with love for this curious, unique, wonderful man who made the world all the more strange and wonderful.

elspethm's review against another edition

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5.0

Very cute mini biography of Edward Gorey, illustrated in a similar style to his own.