A review by pryngols
Nymphéas noirs by Michel Bussi
4.0
Based on the novel of Michel Bussi of the same title, Black Water Lilies is a compelling crime thriller comics featuring three fascinating women. The setting is in the picturesque Giverny, home of the famous gardens of Claude Monet.
I loved how the mystery is somewhat centered on a rumored lost painting of Monet, and how the narrative gave the reader some insight to the artist’s works and history. The art style of the graphic novel more than gave justice to the renowned painter’s as well. I usually encounter dark tones when it comes to reading crime graphic novels, but this one is so colorful and almost whimsical, without sacrificing the suspense and violence (where needed).
This also gave me one of the best plot twists I’ve ever read in a crime novel, one I know I wouldn’t forget even years from now. I would have given this a perfect 5⭐️ rating, but I did feel a bit unsatisfied with one element of the whole story. I couldn’t say which one, specifically, in fear of spoilers. But it has to do with a certain character’s motivations for his/her actions that did not seem clear or well explained to me. I would still say that I am only that more excited to read the original novel to see if I will get more answers from there.
All in all, an awesome work of art and crime mystery that I would recommend to all fans of the genre. Big thanks to NetGalley and Europe Comics for providing a copy of this wonderful book in exchange for an honest review.
I loved how the mystery is somewhat centered on a rumored lost painting of Monet, and how the narrative gave the reader some insight to the artist’s works and history. The art style of the graphic novel more than gave justice to the renowned painter’s as well. I usually encounter dark tones when it comes to reading crime graphic novels, but this one is so colorful and almost whimsical, without sacrificing the suspense and violence (where needed).
This also gave me one of the best plot twists I’ve ever read in a crime novel, one I know I wouldn’t forget even years from now. I would have given this a perfect 5⭐️ rating, but I did feel a bit unsatisfied with one element of the whole story. I couldn’t say which one, specifically, in fear of spoilers. But it has to do with a certain character’s motivations for his/her actions that did not seem clear or well explained to me. I would still say that I am only that more excited to read the original novel to see if I will get more answers from there.
All in all, an awesome work of art and crime mystery that I would recommend to all fans of the genre. Big thanks to NetGalley and Europe Comics for providing a copy of this wonderful book in exchange for an honest review.