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hdss's review against another edition
4.0
For a book with so few words, Alone made me feel so much. This book made me sad, and appreciative of what I have. I'm glad I gave this a chance, and I think everyone should. I still feel like I could cry.
lordbrainless's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
tenthrow's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I am new to graphic novels but this is one of the finest and most beautiful stories I have encountered. I would recommend this to anyone. I hope to encounter more stories like this as I delve deeper into this medium.. The art is absolutely wonderful. I’d give it 10 stars if I could.
willdriveforsnacks's review against another edition
5.0
An incredibly quick read, this humanist graphic novel tugs at your heart strings. Especially in light of the last two years we have all been living. A beautiful novel that tells a story of what being kind to another, especially one considered other, can do.
mogojojo1013's review against another edition
5.0
This is quite a thick book, and seems rather daunting at first. However, this is a book of mainly images. There is some conversation, but not a whole lot, so it goes by quickly.
For 15 years a man has lived alone in the lighthouse. Stranded out away from land. Every week he gets a delivery of food and supplies from a sailor. The man's father paid the sailor to do so before he died. A new hire on the boat becomes concerned for the man in the lighthouse, and leaves him a note. The man realizes how much world there is to see. He begins to wish for and fear leaving his lighthouse.
Emotions are depicted beautifully in the artwork, and the stark black and white used really emphasizes the feelings of loneliness and sadness being expressed in the story. The artwork and the story show the monotony of the man in the lighthouse's daily life. Fishing, eating, and reading his dictionary. The weekly supply deliveries that come every week on the same day. But even in this last piece of his monotonous life, he finds a link to the outside world.
This is a book full of hope. A promise that things will always get better.
For 15 years a man has lived alone in the lighthouse. Stranded out away from land. Every week he gets a delivery of food and supplies from a sailor. The man's father paid the sailor to do so before he died. A new hire on the boat becomes concerned for the man in the lighthouse, and leaves him a note. The man realizes how much world there is to see. He begins to wish for and fear leaving his lighthouse.
Emotions are depicted beautifully in the artwork, and the stark black and white used really emphasizes the feelings of loneliness and sadness being expressed in the story. The artwork and the story show the monotony of the man in the lighthouse's daily life. Fishing, eating, and reading his dictionary. The weekly supply deliveries that come every week on the same day. But even in this last piece of his monotonous life, he finds a link to the outside world.
This is a book full of hope. A promise that things will always get better.
thehalcyondaysofsummer's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
sleepingnerd's review against another edition
5.0
Uma história incrível que diz muito em poucas palavras. Os temas explorados de solidão, o desejo de se conectar com o mundo, e o medo de que você é monstruoso demais para isso me tocaram bastante. Definitivamente preciso ler mais livros desse autor!
unladylike's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful, quick read demonstrating masterful cartooning skill.
redsilva95's review against another edition
5.0
Mais uma história incrível de Chabouté, que consegue emocionar com poucas palavras. Singelo, profundo e tocante.