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A review by nglofile
Crushing by Sophie Burrows
4.0
3.5 stars. First, snaps for the double meaning of the title. Expertly played.
Because I'd read intriguing takes on this (as subtitled) "illustrated misadventure in love and loneliness", and because I serve many readers who are more apt to sample a wordless graphic novel, I suggested this for our collection. Though not exactly the arc I was led to expect, it still wields resonance and inspires reflection. Perhaps a textured mini-companion to [b:Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness|55648627|Seek You A Journey Through American Loneliness|Kristen Radtke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1604997087l/55648627._SX50_.jpg|79069490].
art note: The sketch style of pencil illustration conveys a raw youthfulness that eschews polish, and it serves both narrative and theme well. Occasionally a more delicate glimpse of the outdoors is depicted, and I found myself pausing with the impact. The limited palette of greys, black, and muted red grounds the story in a fairly effective play.
Because I'd read intriguing takes on this (as subtitled) "illustrated misadventure in love and loneliness", and because I serve many readers who are more apt to sample a wordless graphic novel, I suggested this for our collection. Though not exactly the arc I was led to expect, it still wields resonance and inspires reflection. Perhaps a textured mini-companion to [b:Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness|55648627|Seek You A Journey Through American Loneliness|Kristen Radtke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1604997087l/55648627._SX50_.jpg|79069490].
art note: The sketch style of pencil illustration conveys a raw youthfulness that eschews polish, and it serves both narrative and theme well. Occasionally a more delicate glimpse of the outdoors is depicted, and I found myself pausing with the impact. The limited palette of greys, black, and muted red grounds the story in a fairly effective play.