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Sikade by Shaun Tan

crystalisreading's review against another edition

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dark
a freaking weird little picture book. I can't imagine most children would like this or get it...it's more like a picture book, but for adults. cataloging this for the local library was a huge pain, trying to figure out where to shelve it.  If you're an adult who likes weird and likes picture book art, this might be for you. Please read it yourself before trying to read to any kids, though.

courtneykfong's review against another edition

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hopeful sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

nikkimouse_16's review against another edition

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5.0

One of the weirdest things I’ve ever read. Loved it.

oleanderinjapan's review against another edition

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5.0

اینا جدی کتاب کودکن؟ =)

manglitter's review against another edition

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4.0

"The cry of the cicada
Gives us no sign
That presently it will die."

"a cicada shell
it sang itself
utterly away."

Matsuo Bashō 1644 –1694

lausbiana's review against another edition

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5.0

Cigarra somos todos.

kiiromitsubachi's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-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

lindayukii's review against another edition

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4.0

Perks of working in a primary school: you get to read random, kind of depressing little picture books.

earthflesh's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

anastasiarozova's review against another edition

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5.0

OMG YES
So beautiful and sad, but beautiful, but sad... You got the point. I loved it.