![]() ![]() But certain key events struck me as too unclear, and I was left rather dissatisfied by the conclusion. Quirky, yes, and much of the story was absolutely enjoyable, with (mostly) pleasantly odd encounters and interesting tangents and twists. Presenting a more polished look wouldn’t have really detracted from the genuine artistry that obviously went into this book.Īnd as for the story… I’m afraid I didn’t find it as profound or clever as some other readers did. ![]() I see it as an effort to display the hand-crafted-ness of the book - and it does that - but I’m not sure the positive impression outweighs the somewhat unprofessional appearance that’s also conveyed. I will mention, however, that the artwork might have benefited from being in color rather than monochromatic, and I also question the decision to retain the occasional scratched out error in the text. The comparisons to Studio Ghibli are reasonable, and although the author is Swedish, the setting is Asia, presumably Japan - though I have to admit that the frog and toad protagonists remind me more of The Wind in the Willows. Well, this book is certainly a work of art, with exquisite drawings of action and scenery, not to mention the fantastically imagined characters. ![]()
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