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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was planning to read Midnight Radio slowly over the course of several days to let it sink in, but I accidentally ended up reading the whole thing in one shot because of the way the story is told. I had to find out what happened next as I learned more about the characters, saw their turning points, and followed them to the conclusion of their arcs.
Midnight Radio starts off with one impromptu radio message that all of the characters experience at specific points in their lives, and then goes back over the course of the book to fill in the context for where those characters were (their situations and mental/emotional states) when the event happened. It's a really cool way of telling the story, and had me hooked.
I absolutely love the monochromatic colour schemes to define the perspectives of each character. The colours also seem to reflect the main themes or emotions their respective characters experience or struggle with: green - health, greed, growth; red - passion, danger, courage; blue - trust, loyalty, peace; yellow - creativity, optimism, hope.
I really enjoyed Midnight Radio. It took me by surprise with its emotional storytelling and seeing how the four characters' arcs unfold. This is a quick but heartfelt read that's a pleasure for the eyes.
Midnight Radio starts off with one impromptu radio message that all of the characters experience at specific points in their lives, and then goes back over the course of the book to fill in the context for where those characters were (their situations and mental/emotional states) when the event happened. It's a really cool way of telling the story, and had me hooked.
I absolutely love the monochromatic colour schemes to define the perspectives of each character. The colours also seem to reflect the main themes or emotions their respective characters experience or struggle with: green - health, greed, growth; red - passion, danger, courage; blue - trust, loyalty, peace; yellow - creativity, optimism, hope.
I really enjoyed Midnight Radio. It took me by surprise with its emotional storytelling and seeing how the four characters' arcs unfold. This is a quick but heartfelt read that's a pleasure for the eyes.
found this deeply compelling and it made me cry at my desk at work. loved it. your mileage may vary depending on how relatable you find it but it got me hooked
Review copy courtesy of Edelweiss. I enjoyed this story. Four young adults living in San Francisco are dissatisfied with their lives and don't know how to make it better--they are all affected by hearing radio broadcasts. I liked the diversity present in these stories, and I liked having each person's story in a different color scheme---helped me keep everything straight.
A mysterious late-night broadcast interrupts regular radio broadcasting; impacting the lives of four very different people.
I honestly don't want to spoil too much of this because it's gorgeous to read this book. Each of the different characters and stories have a different color palate. This was an absolute delight to read. It features people of color, LGBT, and an aging rocker with out seeming pandering or ticking off marks on a checklist. It may start off slow but it sets itself up for a satisfying conclusion and sticking to theme of being true to yourself and living your dreams. I finished this book genuinely touched; even if it was a little too much of a happy ending. I'm too cynical I guess. 4.9 out of 5.
I honestly don't want to spoil too much of this because it's gorgeous to read this book. Each of the different characters and stories have a different color palate. This was an absolute delight to read. It features people of color, LGBT, and an aging rocker with out seeming pandering or ticking off marks on a checklist. It may start off slow but it sets itself up for a satisfying conclusion and sticking to theme of being true to yourself and living your dreams. I finished this book genuinely touched; even if it was a little too much of a happy ending. I'm too cynical I guess. 4.9 out of 5.
This was a really interesting set of stories about characters connected to the LGBTQ+ community.
The characters are fascinating and eccentric in various ways. They're troubled people, hemmed in by a society that cares little about them. There are references to real-life incidents that makes it more hard-hitting and poignant.
I loved the art, even though this is not the style I'm usually attracted to. The four colour schemes for the characters gave the stories a compartmentalised feel but also captured the mood of the stories.
I enjoyed reading this.
The characters are fascinating and eccentric in various ways. They're troubled people, hemmed in by a society that cares little about them. There are references to real-life incidents that makes it more hard-hitting and poignant.
I loved the art, even though this is not the style I'm usually attracted to. The four colour schemes for the characters gave the stories a compartmentalised feel but also captured the mood of the stories.
I enjoyed reading this.
I love the art style, but the stories didn't impress me that much. I was hoping for some connection to emerge between the four characters/stories. Some of it felt a bit underdeveloped to me, particularly the radio aspect. Interesting concepts and characters though!
This graphic novel impressed me so much. Went in blind and have no expectations at all. Some parts, the illustrations looked like a draft and raw, I guess it’s meant like that.
This book is about four people and their interwoven stories. There is Robin Hood, the art thief, who is recreating paintings so he can swap them out and take the money back to his community in Mexico. Next we have Instaking, who doesn't speak anymore. The third story is Inner Pulse, about a young girl who was involved in a nightclub shooting. Lastly, there's The Woodpecker, a hacker who is trying to expose a corporation who may have killed seven people.
Of all these stories I really enjoyed The Woodpecker and the Inner Pulse story lines the most out of the four. I also really liked the fact that all of the different stories were different colors. It really helped keep all of the different story lines separated. The stories were all pretty good but I didn't really connect with the art thief or the teenager that wouldn't talk (it was never revealed why he wouldn't talk either which was kind of annoying to me). Overall though I think think is a pretty great read for anyone. Because of the multiple story lines I think that a lot of people can find something to relate to.
Of all these stories I really enjoyed The Woodpecker and the Inner Pulse story lines the most out of the four. I also really liked the fact that all of the different stories were different colors. It really helped keep all of the different story lines separated. The stories were all pretty good but I didn't really connect with the art thief or the teenager that wouldn't talk (it was never revealed why he wouldn't talk either which was kind of annoying to me). Overall though I think think is a pretty great read for anyone. Because of the multiple story lines I think that a lot of people can find something to relate to.
As a queer person of colour, this is a gorgeous and uplifting graphic novel - just the kind we need in this day and age, with diversity and hope.
I've been putting off reading this because I had a feeling it was heavy.
I didn't see the parallel between Pulse and Heartbeat until the bullet holes in the club wall and it all came flooding back in a deluge.
Three beautiful stories, wonderful pacing and timing. Devestating on two counts, and hopeful on all three.
I didn't see the parallel between Pulse and Heartbeat until the bullet holes in the club wall and it all came flooding back in a deluge.
Three beautiful stories, wonderful pacing and timing. Devestating on two counts, and hopeful on all three.