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The Girl Who Married a Skull: And Other African Stories by Kel McDonald
1 review
rainbowrocky's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
When I picked this book up at the library, I was expecting African tales told by African writers and artists. I was surprised to find the creators were overwhelmingly white and from Canada. Jarrett Williams is the only Black author in this entire anthology and his story gets 6 pages of a 200+ page graphic novel. So make of that what you will.
The stories themselves are cute and all the art styles are creative and fun. I especially loved The Lion’s Whiskers story and the art style in The Disobedient Daughter Who Married A Skull. I can’t speak to their authenticity to African folklore but they ooze that life lesson, imparting-wisdom-to-children vibe you expect from fables, which I love.
I plan to continue the series and hope that the creators match the stories they’re telling in the future.
The stories themselves are cute and all the art styles are creative and fun. I especially loved The Lion’s Whiskers story and the art style in The Disobedient Daughter Who Married A Skull. I can’t speak to their authenticity to African folklore but they ooze that life lesson, imparting-wisdom-to-children vibe you expect from fables, which I love.
I plan to continue the series and hope that the creators match the stories they’re telling in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Cannibalism, Animal cruelty, and Pregnancy
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
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