Life in the primordial swamps of prehistoric Earth was a daily trial of survival, especially for the smaller dinosaurs just trying to get by without being trampled, attacked, or eaten. Not even the biggest beasts were safe, as there always seemed to be an even bigger threat looming on the horizon. This exciting tale, written by Frederic Brremaud, is told without narration or dialogue, conveyed entirely through the beautiful illustrations of Federico Bertolucci. A beautiful, powerful tale of survival in the animal kingdom that explores the all-too-identifiable, universal concepts of Life, Courage, Aging, and ultimately Love.

The fourth volume in the lavishly illustrated series of wildlife graphic novels, each following a single central animal through an adventurous day in their natural environment. Each tale depicts genuine natural behavior through the dramatic lens of Disney-esque storytelling, like a nature documentary in illustration.

I love this series of graphic novels. This is the fourth and I tell you it's a pure joy "reading" each of them. The graphic is fantastic and it's hard not to be caught up with the story or feel sorry for the animals that don't survive. And, the ending of this book ... well, it's heartbreaking.

I want to thank the publisher for providing me with a free copy through NetGalley for an honest review!

Disclaimer: ARC via Netgalley. This has to be one of my favorite series in the whole world. It’s like watching Wild Kingdom or something. Bremaud and Bertolucci have chronicled a day in the life of a tiger, fox, and lion. In this volume, they tackle dinosaurs. Perhaps this why it doesn’t quite mesh the way the other volumes did. Don’t get me wrong. It’s not bad. The artwork is gorgeous. The plot is engrossing, but there is something a bit not quite as good as the others. Perhaps because the focus on the one animal doesn’t have the immediacy of the other stories. Perhaps because we know how dinosaur stories end up. Yet, even when Love isn’t quite as good, it sure is good. It’s not a let down by any means.

It has robot dinosaurs.

 

It looks pretty spoiler-free to me, although its references would make the most sense to someone who's read Ancillary Justice.

I feel like I'm the only one reading these, and I haven't been lately, but... just in case.  I'm always up for a buddy read of these if anyone's interested in laughing themselves silly with me.   

 

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