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francisdee's review
3.0
I don't even remember why I took this from the library, but anyway. Here we are.
I really liked the style, I seem to like a lot of roughed-drawn graphic novels recently!
The story.. I guess it was interesting, although not particularly original. It reminded me of that orchard episode from SPN, plus Family Tree by Jeff Lemire and Diary by Chuck Palahniuk. If you read this and know these three stories let me know if you agree with me!
I liked our main character's relationship with her daughter, and how she tries her best to be a good mother. You can definitely feel a sense of impending doom looming over them, although it failed to build up enough suspense to be really spooky for some reason. I cannot pinpoint why, I was just not scared. Although I liked the little twist at the end.
Three stars and half.
I really liked the style, I seem to like a lot of roughed-drawn graphic novels recently!
The story.. I guess it was interesting, although not particularly original. It reminded me of that orchard episode from SPN, plus Family Tree by Jeff Lemire and Diary by Chuck Palahniuk. If you read this and know these three stories let me know if you agree with me!
I liked our main character's relationship with her daughter, and how she tries her best to be a good mother. You can definitely feel a sense of impending doom looming over them, although it failed to build up enough suspense to be really spooky for some reason. I cannot pinpoint why, I was just not scared. Although I liked the little twist at the end.
Three stars and half.
ridanwise's review
4.0
The Autumnal is an old fashion fairy tale retelling. It does what it sets out to do. Nothing more yet nothing less. Nicest thing to read on a rainy day.
christineplum's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
all 2.5 stars go to the stunning art, which is definitely a 5/5. the plot, however, really went downhill once the mystery was introduced. past the point of being intriguing, it was not great for me.
Graphic: Gore, Child death, and Child abuse
fina44's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
aftzaak's review
3.0
Revolves around problem between mother and daughter; Kat with her daughter came to to an eerie town to see her dead mother that abandoned her since she was young. While the art is enticing enough, I found that the story predictable and quite boring.
nadiadarkstar's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
blrobin2's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Men writing women
harrietj's review
3.0
I was really expecting to love this but it was only okay. I couldn't seem to like the main character, and the characters took way too long to come to the main plot developments - 'twist' seems too strong a term.
If it had been illustrated by Tyler Crook then I think it would have been visually stunning, but even with the beautiful red leaves everywhere the art was still... only okay.
If it had been illustrated by Tyler Crook then I think it would have been visually stunning, but even with the beautiful red leaves everywhere the art was still... only okay.
alexlikesbooks123's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25