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dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I've been in an insane reading slump the last year, so graphic novels it is.
I'm very bad at comprehending allegory/symbolism. Most of the time, unless it's slapping me in the face, it goes right over my head. It drives me crazy, because I miss so many wonderful things that are often hidden in plain sight.
That being said, it's hard to miss much of the symbolism here. Yes, I still found myself Googling "___ explained" afterward - but mainly to make sure I did actually get the point. Even if you miss some of the layers in your first read through, it is still a great read.
Not to mention the fabulous colors, art, and themes. Gentrification horror is apparently something I could get into.
I'm very bad at comprehending allegory/symbolism. Most of the time, unless it's slapping me in the face, it goes right over my head. It drives me crazy, because I miss so many wonderful things that are often hidden in plain sight.
That being said, it's hard to miss much of the symbolism here. Yes, I still found myself Googling "___ explained" afterward - but mainly to make sure I did actually get the point. Even if you miss some of the layers in your first read through, it is still a great read.
Not to mention the fabulous colors, art, and themes. Gentrification horror is apparently something I could get into.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Death, Blood, Excrement, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Racism, and Cultural appropriation
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