A review by embot77
Unhappy Camper by Lily LaMotte

4.0

Reading from the Advance Reader's edition, I enjoyed a partially colored, partially back-and-white portrayal of this coming-of-age Taiwanese-American culture and sisterhood-focused graphic novel. When colored, the pages depicted rosy-colored flashbacks and complemented color palates contrasting with more colorful schemes. The coloration's correspondence with the relational dynamics between Michelle and everyone else adds a visual and intellectual pleasure for audience members. Despite the lack of color in most areas, the story progressed with ease and simplicity. I especially liked the addition of the sheet music at the end of the story. I only wish the author added the lyrics (English and Taiwanese) underneath the notes so I could try to sing it at home!