My library had a bunch of Nancy Drew graphic novels and since I had already planned on reading a ND mystery for this square I decided to make it easier on myself and read the GN. I wished I had just read one of Carolyn Keene's originals instead. The artwork was okay, although at times it was to...
The story is a confused and amateurish retelling of Japanese creation myths, obviously influenced in tone and style by [author:Neil Gaiman}'s [book:The Sandman] series, but not incorporating its influences well. The proofreading is abominable. And none of this matters because the art is gorgeous. ...
Again, Sho Murase's artwork is gorgeous -- the fluidity of space, the brilliant use of patterns, the Art Nouveau sense of design combined with the Gothic expressionism. And again, the story and characterization leave a lot to be desired, although they're slightly better than [book:Sei], possibly du...
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