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ecmsquared's review against another edition
It got, like, weirdly racist, out of absolutely nowhere?
anastasiaadamov's review against another edition
3.0
Solid read.
It was kinda scary to read some stuff since the working enviroment is very familliar to me.
It was kinda scary to read some stuff since the working enviroment is very familliar to me.
untitledlullaby's review against another edition
4.0
I really like the story but the start of it wasn’t great. It did let me down and have a more interesting blurb than what was inside. It was fine, I liked the art, I liked the journey he took.
indeedithappens's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Body shaming, Abandonment, Classism, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, Homophobia, and Mental illness
ariam's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
I really liked the drawing style & the stylization of the ghosts.
flamesocks's review against another edition
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
leovanr's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
triciasreadings's review against another edition
3.0
Yep retail really sucks you in.
I enjoyed this comic on my day off. And then fantasised about the purchases I’d like to make when I get paid next.
I enjoyed this comic on my day off. And then fantasised about the purchases I’d like to make when I get paid next.
briface's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting look into a world I have nothing to do with.
rex_libris's review against another edition
5.0
I had this recommended to me by a co-worker after spending some time talking about how wonderfully bizarre the fashion industry is and our own vanity. It was amazing and I loved it.
It appears to be a somewhat autobiographical tale about the perils of retail, the thrall of fashion and the difficulties of relationships both past and present. While I found it highly enjoyable as all three of these themes appealed to me, I can see it may fall flat for those who don't find appeal or resonance with the subject matter.
We follow the artist as he loses himself to the strange glamour a retail role in a high-end department store has. Soon it is sales and fashion not his own art that drives him daily. The stories of his previous and current relationship are also interwoven throughout the narrative. While they don't appear to have immediate relevance to the story, it is elegantly done and does inform the story and enrich the characters.
While I can see why it may be labeled 'gothic' that may be a tad misleading to most. It is certainly more The Devil Wears Prada than any literary gothic tale the tentacle on the cover suggests. Just a note to those who would judge a book by its cover.
The illustration is also highly enjoyable being clean, crisp and expressive.
Due to its subject it may not have wide appeal to those generally interested in graphic novels but I would urge those people to give it a go. Sure it is self-indulgent and not the usual fare but that is exactly why you should try it. Diversity is the spice of life as they say. If you have an interest in fashion or have worked in a competitive commission based retail environment there will be real appeal here too. Also it does feature a genuine and non-cliche gay relationship which may be attractive to some.
It appears to be a somewhat autobiographical tale about the perils of retail, the thrall of fashion and the difficulties of relationships both past and present. While I found it highly enjoyable as all three of these themes appealed to me, I can see it may fall flat for those who don't find appeal or resonance with the subject matter.
We follow the artist as he loses himself to the strange glamour a retail role in a high-end department store has. Soon it is sales and fashion not his own art that drives him daily. The stories of his previous and current relationship are also interwoven throughout the narrative. While they don't appear to have immediate relevance to the story, it is elegantly done and does inform the story and enrich the characters.
While I can see why it may be labeled 'gothic' that may be a tad misleading to most. It is certainly more The Devil Wears Prada than any literary gothic tale the tentacle on the cover suggests. Just a note to those who would judge a book by its cover.
The illustration is also highly enjoyable being clean, crisp and expressive.
Due to its subject it may not have wide appeal to those generally interested in graphic novels but I would urge those people to give it a go. Sure it is self-indulgent and not the usual fare but that is exactly why you should try it. Diversity is the spice of life as they say. If you have an interest in fashion or have worked in a competitive commission based retail environment there will be real appeal here too. Also it does feature a genuine and non-cliche gay relationship which may be attractive to some.