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docwald's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Minor: Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Dementia, and Child death
readyuhbook's review
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
robinks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I overall enjoyed this collection of stories. There was a huge variety of characters and relationships. My favorites were Ghost Friend, Still Life, and Bone Ink.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Body horror, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Animal death, Medical content, Violence, and Gore
Minor: Pregnancy and Blood
xsamwise's review
I knew what I was getting into with this book, but unfortunately, although some of the stories were really bittersweet and had great storytelling, it was just too much for my anxiety triggers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Animal death, and Child death
ninahuynh's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I have mixed feelings about this anthology. I love reading about death and death-related topics, and I love graphic novels. There were a handful of great stories and drawings, but there were also just as many slow and boring ones. What made it push over 0.5 stars is that there were different perspectives as to what happens when ones dies, what happens after, and how different people grieve. I like the variety of art styles, though there were some that had similar storylines.
My favorites:
Good Mourning: A Look at Proper Mourning Etiquette by Karoline Gronvik
First Law by M.Cat. White
here among the chrysanthemums by luyi bennett
Many Happy Returns by Rhandi Fisher
Favorite Quote
"Gated communities, what can ya do..." Many Happy Returns by Rhandi Fisher
My favorites:
Good Mourning: A Look at Proper Mourning Etiquette by Karoline Gronvik
First Law by M.Cat. White
here among the chrysanthemums by luyi bennett
Many Happy Returns by Rhandi Fisher
Favorite Quote
"Gated communities, what can ya do..." Many Happy Returns by Rhandi Fisher
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death of parent, Dementia, Blood, Death, Grief, Child death, Terminal illness, and Chronic illness
yliana's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.75
I picked this up from my school's library because I thought that maybe reading these would help me feel a little bit better about death, it's something that is so scary to me that I used to have minor anxiety attacks as well as one massive panic attack. After that panic attack, I stopped experiencing attacks (thank god) but the fear has never gone away.
some of these comics made me cry. but all of the stories (except for two that I honestly just didn't understand) were so beautifully written. I love how they all weren't about the same thing. some involved cultural versions of death and funerals. others were about the fear of death. some were about people who had already accepted death. I think that variety was really nice.
the art styles are also so beautiful and I'm definitely going to be looking into these artists and authors.
I actually think these stories did help me feel a little better. I do kind of want to own my own copy now, which is something I didn't think I'd ever say about a book about death.
some of these comics made me cry. but all of the stories (except for two that I honestly just didn't understand) were so beautifully written. I love how they all weren't about the same thing. some involved cultural versions of death and funerals. others were about the fear of death. some were about people who had already accepted death. I think that variety was really nice.
the art styles are also so beautiful and I'm definitely going to be looking into these artists and authors.
I actually think these stories did help me feel a little better. I do kind of want to own my own copy now, which is something I didn't think I'd ever say about a book about death.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Animal death
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Terminal illness, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Dementia
seawarrior's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
You Died is a moving and rewarding anthology in which grief, hope, and variations of eternal life are intertwined throughout each narrative. Every contributor provided a story with the wisdom, humor, or a combination of both, necessary to view death with less terror and more gratitude. Many of these contributors tackled difficult subject matter and formed stories of hope and resilience around them. Their art and writing was all skillfully done and made each work engaging and meaningful. I would definitely recommend this anthology to other readers. As I mentioned, there are potentially triggering elements in some of these stories, but they are each handled with the respect and warmth they deserve.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Animal death, Car accident, Dementia, Domestic abuse, and Infidelity
battlepoet's review
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
a deeply informative book about death, death cultural practices, and grief
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Grief
catapocalypse's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I feel like a broken record when I say: Yet another fantastic anthology from Iron Circus Comics! But I've never been disappointed by them, and back their projects as often as I'm able. This was one such project, and extra appealing to me because stories that examine death and what might come after are extremely my thing!
It did take me a little longer to get through than most ICC anthologies, since of course this topic brings some that are particularly heavy. There's still a wide range of emotions and tones across the whole, including funny, cute, optimistic, etc.! The stories cover different cultures' traditions, different time periods from the past (and future), and queer perspectives (including all three of my personal favorites).
My personal highlights from the collection:
• "Ghost Friend" by Oliver Northwood, with cute baby queer ghost girlfriend vibes!
• "Remember" by SE Case, devastating and poignant.
• "Agnes and Patsy" by Holly Adkins, sweet with a touch of sci-fi!
It did take me a little longer to get through than most ICC anthologies, since of course this topic brings some that are particularly heavy. There's still a wide range of emotions and tones across the whole, including funny, cute, optimistic, etc.! The stories cover different cultures' traditions, different time periods from the past (and future), and queer perspectives (including all three of my personal favorites).
My personal highlights from the collection:
• "Ghost Friend" by Oliver Northwood, with cute baby queer ghost girlfriend vibes!
• "Remember" by SE Case, devastating and poignant.
• "Agnes and Patsy" by Holly Adkins, sweet with a touch of sci-fi!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Terminal illness and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
pamshenanigans's review
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
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Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me a chance to read the e-ARC of this book. This does not, in any way, affect my thoughts and opinions about the book.
"But as profound and universal the first law may be, Death is still a change, Where the result is an unknown but inevitable variable. And when I get overwhelmed by the weight of that, I look at the stars, who use all their energy to keep shining, despite being surrounded by the void of the unknown and inevitable."
You Died is part of this death positivity movement that helps mourning people have an open dialogue and outlook towards death and the afterlife.
This is an amazing collection that portrays death as not a fully negative thing that happens in our lives. While the goal of the creators of this anthology was to shed a different light on the perception of death, it doesn't invalidate the pain and heartache it brings. This anthology just shows how death is a natural part of life and isn't something that should always be feared.
Another favorite part is the myths, folktales, cultural expressions, and traditions highlighted. One that stood out to me was, of course, the one about the Philippines where every year, during All Souls' Day, families would gather around their loved one's grave and commemorate that person's life by sharing stories over scrumptious food!
The art styles per story were also unique, strong, and amazing in their own ways. Partnered with poetic and lyrical stories made for a great reading experience!
Trigger/Content Warnings: death, death of a loved one
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me a chance to read the e-ARC of this book. This does not, in any way, affect my thoughts and opinions about the book.
"But as profound and universal the first law may be, Death is still a change, Where the result is an unknown but inevitable variable. And when I get overwhelmed by the weight of that, I look at the stars, who use all their energy to keep shining, despite being surrounded by the void of the unknown and inevitable."
You Died is part of this death positivity movement that helps mourning people have an open dialogue and outlook towards death and the afterlife.
This is an amazing collection that portrays death as not a fully negative thing that happens in our lives. While the goal of the creators of this anthology was to shed a different light on the perception of death, it doesn't invalidate the pain and heartache it brings. This anthology just shows how death is a natural part of life and isn't something that should always be feared.
Another favorite part is the myths, folktales, cultural expressions, and traditions highlighted. One that stood out to me was, of course, the one about the Philippines where every year, during All Souls' Day, families would gather around their loved one's grave and commemorate that person's life by sharing stories over scrumptious food!
The art styles per story were also unique, strong, and amazing in their own ways. Partnered with poetic and lyrical stories made for a great reading experience!
Trigger/Content Warnings: death, death of a loved one
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
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