This novel is a slow burn that pays off beautifully in the end.
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The illustrated fairy tales here are darker than the usual versions.
A nice touch is the illustrated copyright page with tiny animals.
I was surprised by how many illustrated insets break up the text.
A nice touch is the novel’s use of recurring motifs and patterns.
This novel has a narrative voice that is both wise and vulnerable.
The book is illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings that feel raw.
This novel has a narrative voice that is both wise and vulnerable.
A nice touch is the illustrated timeline that runs along the bottom.
You will find that the illustrated scene breaks are like mini paintings.