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alyssathinkstoomuch's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Walden's storytelling style is so visual that I lose track of the plot sometimes. Very cool to see her style develop in this collection.
ciuuu's review against another edition
3.0
Mi piace molto lo stile di disegno di Tillie Walden e l'uso dei colori, essendo una raccolta ci sono sia tavole con la palette limitata e muted colors, che tavole con una palette più ampia e colori saturi. Diversi panel mi hanno lasciato WOW.
Come raccolta in sé è buona, anche se non tutte le storie mi hanno convinto - molte condividono una dimensione onirica che in alcune risulta confusionaria e basta, come per "La fine dell'estate", che di base ha un'idea e un'atmosfera che mi son piaciuti ma ho trovato poco chiara, complice la forte somiglianza tra i personaggi (accentuata dalla palette con soli grigi), e di solito le storie "difficili da capire" mi piacciono.
Molto belle le altre due storie lunghe, "Amo questa parte" e "La città dentro", entrambe con un forte fondo dolceamaro.
Delle storie più brevi/a striscia singola ho apprezzato in particolare "Diario", "Nel palmo della tua mano", "Essere gay in una scuola di sole ragazze", "The fader".
Come raccolta in sé è buona, anche se non tutte le storie mi hanno convinto - molte condividono una dimensione onirica che in alcune risulta confusionaria e basta, come per "La fine dell'estate", che di base ha un'idea e un'atmosfera che mi son piaciuti ma ho trovato poco chiara, complice la forte somiglianza tra i personaggi (accentuata dalla palette con soli grigi), e di solito le storie "difficili da capire" mi piacciono.
Molto belle le altre due storie lunghe, "Amo questa parte" e "La città dentro", entrambe con un forte fondo dolceamaro.
Delle storie più brevi/a striscia singola ho apprezzato in particolare "Diario", "Nel palmo della tua mano", "Essere gay in una scuola di sole ragazze", "The fader".
mehsi's review
3.0
I received this one from the publisher in exchange of an honest review.
Multiple short stories are bundled in this pretty graphic novel by Tillie Walden. I was delighted I got the chance to read these as I have been trying to read more of TW.
The first story in this book was three parts about terminal disease, endless winter, cabin fever, paranoia, and tons of wtf is going on. At times I just didn’t have a clue what was happening which got worse as the story continued. The last part was just one big UM wait? Sexual abuse (at least I am guessing given things)? Murder of an animal in a gruesome way? The ending, I am still not sure what happened. But in overall, it was an interesting story with that long lasting winter and a house with tons of rooms, secret areas, and more. I am curious what kind of world has such long winters, and I wonder if the summers are also long.
The next story is about romance, about first love, about coming out, and breaking up. I loved how it was just one big page showing a scene in the lives of these girls. See them hang out, listen to music, cuddle up, see how they got together… but also ultimately break apart and see the heartache. This one was supersad and bittersweet. Really loved it. Loved that the colours throughout were black/white/purple, lots of purple.
Then next is a story about a girl? About a city? About love and leaving. I am still unsure what I was reading, haha, guess I am just not the audience for this one. It was beautiful but I just had no clue what was real and what just a memory. And then the ending just had me wondering if it was all a dream? Sorry if I am supposed to see something in this, but I just couldn’t. Maybe I will read again when my mind is clearer and less cluttered and chaotic.
Next up is a collection of comics. About all the things. Autobiographical and not. About home, school, family, and death (that one scene at the end of one of these comics shocked me). Including bits from the first story in which we see how Nemo and Lars met and got close. I was delighted to see some other season in this comic as well. Finally summer/spring! I loved the various art styles in this section.
And lastly we have Q&A with Tillie Walden and I was delighted that this one was added! I learned quite a few new things about this artist. I loved that this Q&A was also done in comic form.
All in all, I am happy I tried this bundle and got a chance to read it. The stories were a bit hit/miss, sometimes strange and what am I reading, other times heartbreaking and (bitter)sweet.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Multiple short stories are bundled in this pretty graphic novel by Tillie Walden. I was delighted I got the chance to read these as I have been trying to read more of TW.
The first story in this book was three parts about terminal disease, endless winter, cabin fever, paranoia, and tons of wtf is going on. At times I just didn’t have a clue what was happening which got worse as the story continued. The last part was just one big UM wait? Sexual abuse (at least I am guessing given things)? Murder of an animal in a gruesome way? The ending, I am still not sure what happened. But in overall, it was an interesting story with that long lasting winter and a house with tons of rooms, secret areas, and more. I am curious what kind of world has such long winters, and I wonder if the summers are also long.
The next story is about romance, about first love, about coming out, and breaking up. I loved how it was just one big page showing a scene in the lives of these girls. See them hang out, listen to music, cuddle up, see how they got together… but also ultimately break apart and see the heartache. This one was supersad and bittersweet. Really loved it. Loved that the colours throughout were black/white/purple, lots of purple.
Then next is a story about a girl? About a city? About love and leaving. I am still unsure what I was reading, haha, guess I am just not the audience for this one. It was beautiful but I just had no clue what was real and what just a memory. And then the ending just had me wondering if it was all a dream? Sorry if I am supposed to see something in this, but I just couldn’t. Maybe I will read again when my mind is clearer and less cluttered and chaotic.
Next up is a collection of comics. About all the things. Autobiographical and not. About home, school, family, and death (that one scene at the end of one of these comics shocked me). Including bits from the first story in which we see how Nemo and Lars met and got close. I was delighted to see some other season in this comic as well. Finally summer/spring! I loved the various art styles in this section.
And lastly we have Q&A with Tillie Walden and I was delighted that this one was added! I learned quite a few new things about this artist. I loved that this Q&A was also done in comic form.
All in all, I am happy I tried this bundle and got a chance to read it. The stories were a bit hit/miss, sometimes strange and what am I reading, other times heartbreaking and (bitter)sweet.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
woodlarks's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
lape's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
midnightreads1803's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
nolansmock's review
5.0
Tillie Walden's On A Sunbeam was one of my favorite graphic novels of the last few years, so I was excited to learn about this collection of early stories. If the gorgeous, tragic, poetic The End of Summer wasn't enough, the angsty, big, dreamy panels of I Love This Part will tug at your heartstrings, and A City Inside is, well, kind of indescribable, really. Just talking about the stories makes me want to read them all again, and it's insane how much of a talent she's been from such a young age. The inclusion of early works (starting at 16!) and school assignments only makes this seem more unbelievable, panels so full of all the emotion and technical detail and narrative rhythms that made On A Sunbeam amazing, right from the start. Fortunately I've only read two of her books, so I'm excited to read her others, and will probably re-read On A Sunbeam at some point too.
dembury's review
4.0
Gentle and strange and drawn with detailed tenderness, "Alone in Space" is such a solid introduction to Walden's her work and creative mind. There were little bits here and there (primarily in "The End of Summer") that I feel could have used just a nudge more explanation in order to more easily follow the story, but overall a great collection.