Johan
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
The art is beyond beautiful and I find it impressive how well they manage to capture the likeness of all the different animals in the book as well as the different species of birds. I also really like the use of different techniques to illustrate different situations (especially funny when the birds get high af lol)
Sadly, the little comics are more miss than hit for me. Most of them weren't really funny, and some of them I even had trouble pointing out what was trying to be said or represented.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
The art is beyond beautiful and I find it impressive how well they manage to capture the likeness of all the different animals in the book as well as the different species of birds. I also really like the use of different techniques to illustrate different situations (especially funny when the birds get high af lol)
Sadly, the little comics are more miss than hit for me. Most of them weren't really funny, and some of them I even had trouble pointing out what was trying to be said or represented.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
I think this graphic novel suffers a bit from trying totalk about so much stuff in the span of so many years. As someone that is not terribly well versed on the story of England during that century I often found myself taking my phone to search for stuff. Some people might find that enjoyable as it kind of promotes learning to fill the gaps, but as the comic is already quite long I wish it focused on a more concrete time period/situation and explained a bit more about that.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
I think this graphic novel suffers a bit from trying totalk about so much stuff in the span of so many years. As someone that is not terribly well versed on the story of England during that century I often found myself taking my phone to search for stuff. Some people might find that enjoyable as it kind of promotes learning to fill the gaps, but as the comic is already quite long I wish it focused on a more concrete time period/situation and explained a bit more about that.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
(The ARC provided was a sample of the first 130 pages of the comic so this review only focuses on those pages)
I really enjoy period pieces that focus on women "rebelling" or finding little pockets of freedom within their circumstances, so this story was right up my alley. I also greatly enjoyed how she went from hating Sahara to seeking her company after the girl showed HER interest as a PERSON, instead of as a woman or wife. It was really interesting to see the dynamics of two very different cultures and mindsets clashing with each other.
Personally, I was hoping for a romance between Sahara and Amelie. I have no way of knowing if there will be one since this is only a preview, but the blushing moments when Amelie looks at her give me a bit of hope, so if you're looking for some historical fiction lesbians this miiiiight be something worth giving a read?
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
(The ARC provided was a sample of the first 130 pages of the comic so this review only focuses on those pages)
I really enjoy period pieces that focus on women "rebelling" or finding little pockets of freedom within their circumstances, so this story was right up my alley. I also greatly enjoyed how she went from hating Sahara to seeking her company after the girl showed HER interest as a PERSON, instead of as a woman or wife. It was really interesting to see the dynamics of two very different cultures and mindsets clashing with each other.
Personally, I was hoping for a romance between Sahara and Amelie. I have no way of knowing if there will be one since this is only a preview, but the blushing moments when Amelie looks at her give me a bit of hope, so if you're looking for some historical fiction lesbians this miiiiight be something worth giving a read?
