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rachbreads's review against another edition
4.75
But...how can someone be happy while trying to be someone else? You end up being a secondary character of your own life.
Love, loss, music, suffering - a beautifully human story told through gorgeous images and dialogue.
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Genocide, Sexual content, Antisemitism, and War
Minor: Domestic abuse
okayletsread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Julien recalls his worst mistakes and unsavory decisions when telling his unfiltered story to a reporter who slowly wins his trust. His story begins as a wealthy young pianist during WWII, and through a wild series of events, he later becomes a drugged-out famous pianist wishing for a different life. He frequently calls himself the villain of the story, but you can't help but root for him—and, more importantly, feel for him.
I don't have words for how well Felipe's storytelling fits with the visually stunning illustrations from Juan. A master creative duo! Everything from the emotional reveals to the color palette to the heartwrenching relational blunders, this book will stay with me for a very long time.
This was only on my radar because a book podcaster I listen to warned that it would "ruin all other graphic novels." While I haven't read many, she was 100% correct. It's only September, but this will likely be my favorite book of the year.
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Violence and War
mnerd63's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Infidelity, and War
Moderate: Suicide and Antisemitism
bookfilledcottage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
El arte es impresionante y los colores son preciosos.
Una joyita, que me alegro de tener en mi biblioteca.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Blood, Antisemitism, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Alcohol, and War
alyc00per's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Antisemitism, Suicide attempt, and War
hmetwade's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Death, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Islamophobia, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
sophiegs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: War
Minor: Cancer, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
leonormsousa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Medical content, Grief, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
arroweee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Sexual content, and War
c_totume's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Self harm, Terminal illness, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, War, and Deportation