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I Am Young by M. Dean

emilychau's review

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lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.25

tophat8855's review against another edition

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3.0

I really liked the music-as-guidepost style for this collection of short stories. It’s not deep, but very sweet and dear.

barnesstorming's review against another edition

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4.0

What a surprising emotional punch this short graphic novel has. Melancholy and sweet and observant (without ever being preachy). I absolutely loved the way Dean plays with panels, defying your expectations for how to read a comic and training you to ignore the divisions in places. The nearly monochrome palette was also nice. Definitely recommended.

romcm's review against another edition

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4.0

Love and music and reflection. Slightly complicated. Take your time with this one.

combepherre's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

emilyalbertelli's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful reflective relaxing sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

jekutree's review against another edition

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5.0

From a purely formalist perspective, this book is my shit. And for that, you get 5 stars. Love the experimentation and dual narrative. The little interludes also give this book the pacing of a record instead of a graphic novel which fits the musical theme perfectly.

prairiefibrewitch's review against another edition

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emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

trapdoor's review against another edition

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4.0

period piece, stylized, romance, beatles, what more does one need? 

mallorieedward's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25