alandd's reviews
1395 reviews

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

Rushed. I liked the idea and it was a good story until the middle of the book. Both characters fall in love all of a sudden, so I couldn't connect with either of them or care for what was happening. Had it been developed into two, maybe three, volumes, it would have been much better.

Bad Dreams in the Night by Adam Ellis

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adventurous dark funny tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was a fun read! Although I didn't grow up with the shows mentioned, I did watch Courage the Cowardly Dog and Beetlejuice, sometimes also watching Happy Tree Friends when my parents were not around. This book took me back to those times when I stayed up late just to catch another episode and see what else I could find, and hardly got nightmares because of them. Both the art and writing style made me feel like a baby-bat again.
Full review: https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2024/04/comic-bad-dreams-in-night.html

Confessions of a 35 Year Old by TEI

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The story took me by surprise because of the themes it touches on: from virginity to hookup culture, from social pressure and expectations to identity insecurities. It's not simply a comic story or a romance, but an exploration of the society we currently live in, which sometimes is not the best for some people. People like Jason, who are also looking beyond a physical connection or one-night stands.
Full review: https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2024/04/manga-confessions-of-35-years-old.html

The Transformation of Fruit by Kevin Tyler Norman

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

Honest, direct, and lighthearted, it is a gorgeous, short book that makes you daydream about innocence, and the loss of it due to trauma.

The Mysteries by Bill Watterson

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Although I loved the illustrations and idea, the execution wasn't effective for me.

The Man Who Came Down the Attic Stairs by Celine Loup

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dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.0

Lento y predecible, con un hoyo en la trama del tamaño de un elefante.

Slow and predictable, with a plot hole the size of an elephant.

Castle Swimmer, Volume 1 by Wendy Martin

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The synopsis masterfully summarizes what this book is about, but it doesn't mention how touching it is, how addictive and entertaining all the pages are, because it is impossible to put it down once you start. A solid script serves as an entry to a very well-constructed world, every detail carefully thought out, but without making it unnecessarily complicated.
Full review: https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2024/04/comic-castle-swimmer-volume-1.html

Mother: A Cradle to Hold Me by Maya Angelou

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

Although incredibly short, powerful, heartfelt, and sincere.

Heartless Prince by Leigh Dragoon, Angela De Vito

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced