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A review by versmonesprit
Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Garlic and the Vampire had been on my list of books to find at whatever cost, the moment I saw the beautiful cover art for the second book, Garlic and the Witch.
It’s a short, adorable graphic novel about an anxiety-ridden, insanely cute garlic who is sent by the other veggies to confront a vampire. Of course, this being intended for quite young readers, there is nothing to be scared of, and everyone is a friend to be made. While the storytelling was not my favourite, what with the ending being too abrupt, I truly enjoyed the humour and above all, the drawings.
It’s not easy to produce a graphic novel that is both visually appealing and accomplished. The colouring is stunning, with rich but not jarring tones. The characters are obviously adorable, but above all, I was mesmerised by how incredibly beautifully movement was delivered! It’s rare for me to see that.
I’d recommend this to every reader as long as they don’t expect a literary masterpiece. It’s sweet, and provides a fun reading time!
It’s a short, adorable graphic novel about an anxiety-ridden, insanely cute garlic who is sent by the other veggies to confront a vampire. Of course, this being intended for quite young readers, there is nothing to be scared of, and everyone is a friend to be made. While the storytelling was not my favourite, what with the ending being too abrupt, I truly enjoyed the humour and above all, the drawings.
It’s not easy to produce a graphic novel that is both visually appealing and accomplished. The colouring is stunning, with rich but not jarring tones. The characters are obviously adorable, but above all, I was mesmerised by how incredibly beautifully movement was delivered! It’s rare for me to see that.
I’d recommend this to every reader as long as they don’t expect a literary masterpiece. It’s sweet, and provides a fun reading time!