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trevoryan's review against another edition
5.0
Shaun Tan makes perfect books. Singularly unique and wonder-ful.
flavio_fly's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
missbookiverse's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a cute book, and only a little smaller than a postcard. The drawings are adorable and beautiful. At first I was afraid the storyline would fall flat and disappoint me but then I turned the last page and I went all "aaaawwwww", perfect conclusion to the book.
youthfromavillage's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
it’s moving i can’t explain exactly why
saracat's review against another edition
4.0
I feel like this is a book I could read over and over again, and each time have a different thought about what the author is hoping to get across with this story.
I loved the simple style or artwork. The use of empty space. And the very intentional use of color.
I loved the simple style or artwork. The use of empty space. And the very intentional use of color.
bengriffin's review against another edition
4.0
An adorable little book full of beautiful illustrations and a story that radiates warmth. The binding is perfect, the detail is amazing, and the last page is wonderful. It's such a concentrated blast of loveliness that it's hard not to recommend it.
beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
When a family hosts an "exchange student" in their home, some of the unusual things he does, like sleep in the pantry, are chalked up to just being a "cultural thing", but when he slips away one day with little more than a goodbye, the family is left wondering about the curious way he left and what he left behind.
I'll be the first to admit, I know that Shaun Tan is brilliant, but I've just never "got" his work before. The book Eric may be diminutive in size, but it is packed with meaning and wonder, while being much more accessible and easier to follow than his other works. In fact, I think I may say that it is quite delightful. I highly recommend that Eric be a gateway book for the works of Shaun Tan. It isn't quite as avante garde as his other books and is therefore a good starting point to work into some of his more unusual and head scratching works.
I'll be the first to admit, I know that Shaun Tan is brilliant, but I've just never "got" his work before. The book Eric may be diminutive in size, but it is packed with meaning and wonder, while being much more accessible and easier to follow than his other works. In fact, I think I may say that it is quite delightful. I highly recommend that Eric be a gateway book for the works of Shaun Tan. It isn't quite as avante garde as his other books and is therefore a good starting point to work into some of his more unusual and head scratching works.