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mikethepysch's review against another edition
4.0
I think the artwork was very, very charming and fit really well with the hopefulness of the novel. I can't say it's the strongest work I've ever experienced though.
driedfrogpills's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't think I was going to like this as much as I did. Excellent use of color.
thekittenholy's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
sad
- Loveable characters? Yes
alisarae's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a sweet story about a girl who runs away from home and joins the hobo community during the Great Depression. Her mentor, Ramshackle, teaches her how to see the world, and others, with new eyes.
scmiller's review against another edition
2.0
Honestly this book fell very flat for me. Not enough substance.
jmbz38's review against another edition
emotional
slow-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? It's complicated
3.75
wafer's review against another edition
2.0
I find the ‘wise and noble hobo’ trope to be pretty kitsch - and this romanticized account of homeless wanderer life in the Depression is as saccharine as it comes. It’s enough to make David Cage blush.
Probably the most infuriating part is the ending, where Soupy inexplicably makes peace with their abusive father and grandmother. It’s honestly infuriating. I hate when stories try to convince young people that they’re *obligated* to forgive their parents no matter what.
The art and deliberate use of minimal color is charming, and easily the strongest aspect of the book. A shame it’s wasted on this story.
Probably the most infuriating part is the ending, where Soupy inexplicably makes peace with their abusive father and grandmother. It’s honestly infuriating. I hate when stories try to convince young people that they’re *obligated* to forgive their parents no matter what.
The art and deliberate use of minimal color is charming, and easily the strongest aspect of the book. A shame it’s wasted on this story.
sonofhum3's review against another edition
5.0
I don’t normally gravitate toward graphic novels but something about this one caught my eye, and it turned out to be such a wonderful choice.
It’s a sweet coming of age novel that masterfully integrates depression-era hobo culture. The illustrations have amazing depth. I loved it!!
It’s a sweet coming of age novel that masterfully integrates depression-era hobo culture. The illustrations have amazing depth. I loved it!!
theknitgeek's review against another edition
3.0
Did not love. It's an interesting way to look at American history, but the story was pretty flat.