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A review by wrentheblurry
Around the World by Matt Phelan
3.0
3.5 stars. This is a graphic novel with three stories, each of them relating to an adventurer that traveled around the world. The first story is of Thomas Stevens and his cycling-round-the-world journey. This was my second favorite. In the middle is the tale of how reporter Nellie Bly 'raced' around the world at a time when people did not give much credence to what women could accomplish. My least favorite was the last one, about sailor Joshua Slocum, who goes a touch wacko in this story. Then again, who wouldn't, out there alone on the sea for months?
The artwork feels perfectly like a depiction of those times. The shading, colors and line-work are a wonderful match for the fashion and (facial) hairstyles of the day. I'm curious how kids will like this, since it got such high accolades. I liked it, but I can't help but feel that I am missing something---so many LOVE it. I'll encourage my sons (13 and 10) to read it, and see what the intended audience has to say.
Meanwhile, it's worth a read, even if you don't have any specific interest in the subject matter. You might learn something!
The artwork feels perfectly like a depiction of those times. The shading, colors and line-work are a wonderful match for the fashion and (facial) hairstyles of the day. I'm curious how kids will like this, since it got such high accolades. I liked it, but I can't help but feel that I am missing something---so many LOVE it. I'll encourage my sons (13 and 10) to read it, and see what the intended audience has to say.
Meanwhile, it's worth a read, even if you don't have any specific interest in the subject matter. You might learn something!