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A review by jshawreads
Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song by Austin Paramore
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher, Oni Press, for providing me with an electronic ARC in exchange for my honest review and comments
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Malcolm Kid has a talent for music, but his own self-deprecation keeps him from dreaming too big. When circumstances mean that he misses an audition for a part-time job performing, he is reunited with January, his childhood friend, who takes him to a strange instrument shop for a new keyboard. This takes Malcolm on a journey to discover "The Perfect Song" to free the cursed soul of a jazz musician currently trapped inside his new keyboard.
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Filled with genuinely heart-warming moments, funny lines, and great art, this graphic novel was a really pleasant surprise. I always like to have a graphic novel on the go, and this was a great light-hearted read (albeit with some heavier moments) to dip in and out of. I loved the character of January and was really intrigued by the guy who runs the music shop, and I hope there will be a second book to continue the story, as the ending definitely left things open for more adventures with Malcolm. And I have to mention the art, beautifully drawn, and it felt almost animated and in motion.
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Overall, it was a great read. I'm happy I requested this one!
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Malcolm Kid has a talent for music, but his own self-deprecation keeps him from dreaming too big. When circumstances mean that he misses an audition for a part-time job performing, he is reunited with January, his childhood friend, who takes him to a strange instrument shop for a new keyboard. This takes Malcolm on a journey to discover "The Perfect Song" to free the cursed soul of a jazz musician currently trapped inside his new keyboard.
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Filled with genuinely heart-warming moments, funny lines, and great art, this graphic novel was a really pleasant surprise. I always like to have a graphic novel on the go, and this was a great light-hearted read (albeit with some heavier moments) to dip in and out of. I loved the character of January and was really intrigued by the guy who runs the music shop, and I hope there will be a second book to continue the story, as the ending definitely left things open for more adventures with Malcolm. And I have to mention the art, beautifully drawn, and it felt almost animated and in motion.
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Overall, it was a great read. I'm happy I requested this one!