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A review by paper_queen
The Marvels by Brian Selznick
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Initial Response
Such gorgeous artwork...
High Lights
- I LOVE Brian Selznick's style of writing! With pictures mixed with prose, you find so much more hidden meaning behind the words, and the pictures really bring the words to life. It's the perfect symbiotic relationship. :)
- The story was quite strange, starting off, but I loved the generational progression we get to see. The pictures were so well done and the story flew from the pages and played as a movie in my head.
- I didn't want to stop reading! It made me keep turning pages, even when I should've been sleeping. The simplistic, matter-of-fact style of writing really drew me in.
- The characters were so unique and memorable. The Marvels, with their dramatic madness, Joseph, a spunky, stubborn school boy, Frankie, a total rebel with a cause, and Albert, the grumpy grandfather figure. I loved them all dearly.
- That ending. *smiles* It just felt so right, if a little sad. It really felt like the curtains came down and the lights went out, leaving you warm and happy with it's satisfying ending. ^_^
Low Lights
- Nothing major I can think of. It was just a charming read.
- I will say, I probably would have given it a higher rating had I read it when I was younger. I would have LOVED it as child.
Conclusion
If you're looking for a quick summer read with mystery, drama, and a touch of whimsy, this might be a story for you. ;)
Such gorgeous artwork...
High Lights
- I LOVE Brian Selznick's style of writing! With pictures mixed with prose, you find so much more hidden meaning behind the words, and the pictures really bring the words to life. It's the perfect symbiotic relationship. :)
- The story was quite strange, starting off, but I loved the generational progression we get to see. The pictures were so well done and the story flew from the pages and played as a movie in my head.
- I didn't want to stop reading! It made me keep turning pages, even when I should've been sleeping. The simplistic, matter-of-fact style of writing really drew me in.
- The characters were so unique and memorable. The Marvels, with their dramatic madness, Joseph, a spunky, stubborn school boy, Frankie, a total rebel with a cause, and Albert, the grumpy grandfather figure. I loved them all dearly.
- That ending. *smiles* It just felt so right, if a little sad. It really felt like the curtains came down and the lights went out, leaving you warm and happy with it's satisfying ending. ^_^
Low Lights
- Nothing major I can think of. It was just a charming read.
- I will say, I probably would have given it a higher rating had I read it when I was younger. I would have LOVED it as child.
Conclusion
If you're looking for a quick summer read with mystery, drama, and a touch of whimsy, this might be a story for you. ;)