A review by popthebutterfly
Silk by E.B. Roshan

4.0

 

Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own. 

 

Book: Silk 

 

Author: E.B. Roshan 

 

Book Series: Standalone 

 

Rating: 4/5 

 

Diversity: BIPOC MC and characters 

 

Recommended For...: Graphic Novel readers, Animal Conservation 

 

Publication Date: June 7, 2024 

 

Genre: Graphic Novel 

 

Age Relevance: 15+ (animal extinction, animal death, racism, death) 

 

Explanation of Above: The book revolves around discussion and showings of animal extinction and death. Slight racism is shown in how they treat some people who protect animals who are going extinct. There is also death shown. 

 

Publisher:  Indie Published 

 

Pages: 104 

 

Synopsis: Farz and his family are Silki-charmers; they follow the giant, spiderlike creatures known as "Silkis" through their jungle home, harvesting their precious silk. It's been their family's tradition for generations. But Silkis can be dangerous and not everyone wants them around. Farz may be ready to try a different life, but he doesn't want the Silkis to disappear forever. 

 

Review: I liked this little graphic novel overall. I thought it was a sweet little story about the harm and impact of animal extinction, especially that which is caused by humans. The book was really powerful in how it handled all of that. The book also was really impactful in how it showed the impact preconceived notions about people, especially in their line of work, effect others. The book was short and sweet and to the point, but it had great world building and character development. 

 

My only complaint is that I would like to see this book be a bit longer and better developed, but other than that it was good! 

 

Verdict: A short and sweet story.