Let me start off by saying I had no idea this adaptation was even a thing until I had to stock it on my bookstore's shelves (trust me, I'm more ashameLet me start off by saying I had no idea this adaptation was even a thing until I had to stock it on my bookstore's shelves (trust me, I'm more ashamed than you are). Fangirl holds a special place in my heart as one of the most personal, relatable pieces of contemporary YA fiction my teenage self came across over six years ago (holy shit, I'm OLD now, welp). And although I've long outgrown those ultra- fangirl days since becoming a college student myself, I'll always come back to this book and find myself in a safe, happy place.
So when I stumbled upon this, needless to say all that feel good nostalgia came rushing back. I was so ready to delve back into a world filled with some of my most cherished characters, and it didn't disappoint...for the most part. Because while the joy of reliving this story through a new lens was undeniably wonderful, the narrative does have its shortcomings. You would think that splitting the book into four volumes would mean there's more than enough room to fit in all the crucial elements (the insightful look inside Cath's head and emotions, the memorable dialogues and scenes, the strong characterizations), but one can't help but feel something amiss with this pacing.
It all feels a tad too rushed, a tad too one-dimensional. If I were to pick this up as a first-time reader, I'm certain those strong feelings that resonated with me from the original book wouldn't be found here and that is such a tragedy.
Nonetheless, I'm so very happy this exists. As a pre-existing fan that's just happy to read this story once again, this manga adaptation is a welcome gift I could never complain about. And seeing Levi come to life in graphic novel form, that too a manga?. Ugh, so help me god I'm irrationally in love with fictional characters all over again.
P.S. Those Simon and Baz snippets? I NEED MORE NOW. AHHHHH...more
A book that I picked up solely based on it's gorgeous cover and art style, I was ready to hop on for what seemed to be a cute (but possibly, unoriginaA book that I picked up solely based on it's gorgeous cover and art style, I was ready to hop on for what seemed to be a cute (but possibly, unoriginal) romance. Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me turned out to be something much better.
This is a tale of adolescence at its finest, in the midst of relationship woes and teenage heartbreak. It's a short and beautifully drawn insight into what it means to value friendship and more importantly, yourself. Freddy finds herself hopelessly enraptured by the pull of her 'girlfriend,' Laura Dean. I leave that in quotations because wow, is this Laura Dean the trashiest girlfriend you'll ever come across. But this is something that our protagonist can't seem to accept as we watch her internal and external conflicts unfold.
Sprinkled with a lovely cast of diverse characters, this book was a breath of fresh air for a coming of age graphic novel that may feel all too real for our teenage years too. But as wonderful as the underlying message might be, I can't help but feel disconnected to everyone. I finished this up in only an hour and it wasn't nearly long enough for me to care more about Freddy or her friends. The girlfriend in question is so bizzarely apathetic and cruel and I really wish we could have gotten some perspective on why she is the way she is. Issues come and go far too quickly and the entire story ends up feeling too rushed, when it holds so much potential to be a whole lot more. I could easily see myself reading two more books worth of this, but hey, even this alone remains charming enough to read once.
This little comic will make anyone turn into a sucker for cutesy romance. Such a great gem my partner and I came across on one of many trips to the boThis little comic will make anyone turn into a sucker for cutesy romance. Such a great gem my partner and I came across on one of many trips to the bookstore....more
Picked this up on a whim at work and it really touched my heart, enough for me to buy it in hopes of my own kids reading it some day (and believe, thePicked this up on a whim at work and it really touched my heart, enough for me to buy it in hopes of my own kids reading it some day (and believe, there’s a loOoOoong time to go for that).
The most simplest of concepts executed beautifully through Dan Santat’s vivid artistry, this is a must read for anyone with a few minutes to spare....more
I dig the characters. I dig the dialogue. I dig the art style. I dig the humor.
I didn't go crazy over it, but I sure did enjoy the ride while it lasted.I dig the characters. I dig the dialogue. I dig the art style. I dig the humor.
I didn't go crazy over it, but I sure did enjoy the ride while it lasted....more
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