While the premise of the story and the theme are fascinating and adequately built, I found it too bloody for my taste. Seeing those atrocities being cWhile the premise of the story and the theme are fascinating and adequately built, I found it too bloody for my taste. Seeing those atrocities being committed in a graphic way just did not work well for me. I felt an immediate retraction in my interest level and alas, couldn't enjoy it much.
Developed by a beautiful artist this book consists of multiple unhinging short stories that exist on the periphery of our everyday lives. The author hDeveloped by a beautiful artist this book consists of multiple unhinging short stories that exist on the periphery of our everyday lives. The author has transformed the most ordinary circumstances into something creepy and peculiar.
I did have fun reading them and though one of them was a little too much to see (The Butter Corn Ramen), I consumed the rest of the book at a devastatingly fast speed. Viola Bloom was my favourite with its spooky vibe and a neverending loop. Read this book if you are looking for little doses of dreadful tales that keep you pondering late at night.
Thank you @this_is_edelweiss @andrewsmcmeel and @adamtots for the e-ARC. Genre: #horror #graphicnovel Rating: 4/5 ⭐️ ...more
This graphic novel is an adapted version of the animated film "Extraordinary Tales" that features 5 of Edgar Allan Poe's works. I have never fully reaThis graphic novel is an adapted version of the animated film "Extraordinary Tales" that features 5 of Edgar Allan Poe's works. I have never fully read The Fall of the House of Usher and wanted to try the graphic version before diving deeper into this story.
The graphics were extraordinarily beautiful, and to be honest I enjoyed them much more than the story itself. However, I do feel that to get the best horror vibes. of this story, I will have read the full version, as this book was entertaining but not scary enough for me. Also, wanted to mention a peculiar thing that popped up after the story ended was the design aspect of this book - just gave me an insight into how difficult it is to model the characters and match up with the existing versions.
Thank you @this_is_edelweiss @ablazepub for the gorgeous Digital ARC.
Have I lost my mind? what did I just read? It's great and absolutely insane. Now I feel that to appreciate Kafka, the reader also needs to be at leastHave I lost my mind? what did I just read? It's great and absolutely insane. Now I feel that to appreciate Kafka, the reader also needs to be at least partially insane to be on the same plane, and I am there. This book is totally weird on another level and since I enjoyed it, I am questioning my reading taste now!!!
The book is a memoir, but since it's Franz Kafka we are talking about, it had to come out in the weirdest, indirect and peculiar way possible. Reading the book requires a mood, setting and particular resentment towards the world's standard norms of life. Are you there with me yet? Then perhaps it's time for you to pick this graphic novel up - or more like a short illustrated book. It's funny, witty, lively and perfect for a grumpy mood. The author has surely caught up so well that it feels Kafka would particularly agree with this illustrated version.
"Just because you don't know where you are going, doesn't mean you are lost. -only in this case we are actually lost"
This book is like a summy walk in"Just because you don't know where you are going, doesn't mean you are lost. -only in this case we are actually lost"
This book is like a summy walk in the park on a winter day. It's absolutely cozy, thought-provoking and a sugar treat for your heart. While the story is quite short, it can still impact you in more than one way and if you pay close attention, you might even figure out something new to appreciate in this journey of life. For me, it has been "never to give up".
Thank you @netgalley @jamesnorburyofficial @bolindaaudio for the Audio ARC.
This is a manga story where the two protagonists create sizzling magic in the kitchen. Most of the story and descriptions revolve around creating foodThis is a manga story where the two protagonists create sizzling magic in the kitchen. Most of the story and descriptions revolve around creating food, detailed recipes and catching the essence of enjoying wholesome food.
The most loveable part for me was not the story or the character, but the graphics. They were wonderful and after a bit of reading, I got to know that the artist is none other than @mome_kamo who is also famous for her Marvel Comic covers. The book is fairly short and can be easily read in a single sitting.
The story of a young girl, recruited to the French courts. Set in the timelines of the 16th century, the book focuses on politics, social life and theThe story of a young girl, recruited to the French courts. Set in the timelines of the 16th century, the book focuses on politics, social life and the role of women amongst all this. The story was quite different from what we usually read in graphic books. This one came with a historical fiction flavour. The book also had a few adult scenes which to me felt a little irrelevant to the main plotline. The initial storyline was engaging but things changed too fast in the last chapters that brought an abrupt end. I hope there is another part coming to complete the story.
A Japanese story that feels like a fairytale of a cat. Following the story of a beautiful woman who captivated the heart of a weaver and created a beaA Japanese story that feels like a fairytale of a cat. Following the story of a beautiful woman who captivated the heart of a weaver and created a beautiful silk kimono with cats on it for her. But when the woman showered all her love on the kimono she bought and paid no heed to the weaver's advances, it simmered him with rage. Driven by anger he created another kimono to chase those cats away to upset the women. Guess what? One of the cats did escape and then began the journey of this cat.
The plot was interesting but the transition in the story wasn't managed well. After the brief introduction, the story follows the cat's journey, so it would have felt smoother if they showed a transition page in the story rather than just a black page. Other than that the cat does appear to have some additional powers, which were definitely funny (with the elevated neck things). What I did like, was that the story was left open-ended for the reader to think about and drive to their own conclusions....more
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