3 stars A dark coming-of-age story featuring a manipulative main character and a troll set on eating his life. Weaving together fairy tale themes, the punk scene, and the hauntings of fear and regret, Gaiman creates a memorable tale of coming to turns with life. Good fit for those who enjoy the odd side of…
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3 stars A fun, spooky story about a girl who tries to tell her family about the wolves living in the walls. Delightfully creepy, at times nonsensical, this was an interesting read. Inspired by Gaiman’s daughter having a nightmare about wolves in the walls, this is a darkly humorous tale that is sure to make…
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By Cullen Bunn Illustrated by Cat Farris 4 stars I read an ARC copy in which only the first few pages are in color. Even with that I was blown away by the story and artwork. I read this fairly quickly because I did not want to put it down. The perfect balance of adorable…
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4 stars This book is absolutely hilarious. A perfect in-between read to My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish and The Last Kids on Earth. Fantastic humor, quick pace, engaging story that’s easy to dive into. Set in a fairy-tale world and featuring a cast of magical creatures, the story has plenty of action and humor, with some nice morals…
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3 stars An interesting collection of short stories from Gaiman. His work is often hit or miss for me. I either really love it or it’s just alright. This collection was much the same. The majority of these stories were previously published elsewhere or in another format (“Black Dog” the only exception). So if you’re…
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5 stars An absolutely phenomenal read. While Takei’s story is heartbreaking in its truth, the book is framed as a reminder to never forget our history so that we can learn from the mistakes of our past. The story itself was extremely powerful. It follows the Takei family through various struggles and what they endured…
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2 stars An interesting memoir told in poetry and prose. Clark works many topics into the collection, from parenthood and relationships to baseball and a disdain for offensive mascots that claim to “honor” culture and tradition. From mundane experiences to exciting stories, this book covers a lot of ground. It includes much about how indigenous…
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3 stars Overall, a good collection of short poetry. Various topics are covered and themes quickly emerge including recognizing one’s worth and letting go of what hurts you. One issue I generally have with poetry of this nature is that the short format often fizzles out. Too often short poetry feels like the beginning of…
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3 stars A cute story that shows how friendship transcends personality type. Peter and Ernesto are two very different sloths. Ernesto is curious and wants to find adventure. Peter is more reserved, but also kind and brave when someone needs help. The two sloths go on their own journeys and learn a lot along the…
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5 stars Jaw-droppingly beautiful. A stunning, heartwarming story about family, love, and acceptance. This book was a pleasure to read. As soon as I finished, I wanted to pick it back up and do it all over again. I find when I really love a book, my review tends to be short. This is one…
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