Joana Estrela

i really like the mix of formats here. this isn't just a graphic novel; there are places that are pure prose, places that are more like poetry. it's more like an illustrated novel. (possibly a trend in graphic novels these days? if so, i like it.) this seems to work better for me than a standard graphic novel as it allows for more text, which i appreciate.

regardless, while i liked the format more than an average graphic novel, this was a mixed bag for me. some of the text was lovely, nearly poetic. some fell totally flat. i don't usually find myself noticing, but i wondered if it was the translation that sometimes made it feel out of sync. (using the word "comprehend" instead of "understand" for example.) i liked the theme of irregular english verb conjugation that wove throughout the book, but i wanted more out of most of the rest of it. still, this is nice and generally well done.… (plus d'informations)