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mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
4.0
Weird but good which is really what I'd expect from this author. The writing is really good. Clearly Eric is supposed to be very small, but it is the part of the story I like the least. Very wordy for a picture book, so this might be more of an illustrated book. The art works, the length works. Short and interesting.
periparaparasakura's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
benkedadranassima's review against another edition
4.0
a short story and yet when eric left I felt so sad. small things are bigger than they seem.
left_unsupervised's review against another edition
5.0
The front and back covers of this book caught my eye and the title caught my curiosity. I loved the story and the illustrations. I think it is an enjoyable story.
the_lina_library's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book it was really cute! The images were well drawn!
raeallic's review against another edition
5.0
wonderful little book, with a wonderful little message, with a big impact
recommend for everyone
recommend for everyone
ekatemari's review against another edition
5.0
This is the story of an exchange student, a strange little mite called Eric, who has come to stay with a host family in a foreign country.
The family thinks that a lot of the things that Eric does are odd, and the feeling is reciprocated. But this is a light-hearted tale that shows that, wherever we come from, people are ultimately very similar and can all get along, despite other cultures seeming a bit ‘weird’ at first.
Like all of Tan's work, the book is beautifully illustrated and the story is universal. Definitely recommend, but not as much as The Arrival and The Rabbits.
For more on Shaun Tan, visit The Little Crocodile book review blog
The family thinks that a lot of the things that Eric does are odd, and the feeling is reciprocated. But this is a light-hearted tale that shows that, wherever we come from, people are ultimately very similar and can all get along, despite other cultures seeming a bit ‘weird’ at first.
Like all of Tan's work, the book is beautifully illustrated and the story is universal. Definitely recommend, but not as much as The Arrival and The Rabbits.
For more on Shaun Tan, visit The Little Crocodile book review blog
awildfawn's review against another edition
4.0
من خیلی اتفاقی دیدم این کتاب رو بدون اینکه بدونم نویسنده‌اش اسکار گرفته و بدون اینکه آگاه باشم از قبل چندتا از کتاب‌هاش رو تو-رید کردم. :)
کتاب به زیبایی تمام بیگانگی و تفاوت رو تصویر کرده بود و در انتها تصویری نمایش میده که نفس من بند اومد با دیدنش.
معتقدم کتاب، کتاب کودک نیست ولی از زیباییش چیزی کم نمیشه.
کتاب به زیبایی تمام بیگانگی و تفاوت رو تصویر کرده بود و در انتها تصویری نمایش میده که نفس من بند اومد با دیدنش.
معتقدم کتاب، کتاب کودک نیست ولی از زیباییش چیزی کم نمیشه.
milointhewoods's review against another edition
4.0
this is so cute. i like the commentary on cultural appreciation and patience.
patchshank's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0