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A review by becandbooks
Ghost Book by Remy Lai
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
A fun middle-grade graphic, chock full of ghosty delight with a mild spook factor for the littlies.
The art style and language make this graphic an easy read for younger readers, and a fun quick read for the adults. It is cartoonish and bright, while still lending a little bit of spook and grossness to our scarier characters. A great blend of juvenile horror and comedy.
The story itself is very engaging, with a crisscrossing of character timelines that is interesting but easy to follow. Inspired by Chinese mythology and Studio Ghibli, there is a thoughtful whimsy in the paranormal elements throughout the story. The plot is also grounded in a very gentle exploration of grief and friendship, making this overall a fantastic choice for readers both young and old.
Perfect for readers who loved Ghosts, Things in the Basement, or Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian.
The art style and language make this graphic an easy read for younger readers, and a fun quick read for the adults. It is cartoonish and bright, while still lending a little bit of spook and grossness to our scarier characters. A great blend of juvenile horror and comedy.
The story itself is very engaging, with a crisscrossing of character timelines that is interesting but easy to follow. Inspired by Chinese mythology and Studio Ghibli, there is a thoughtful whimsy in the paranormal elements throughout the story. The plot is also grounded in a very gentle exploration of grief and friendship, making this overall a fantastic choice for readers both young and old.
Perfect for readers who loved Ghosts, Things in the Basement, or Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian.
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death and Grief
→ trigger warnings: death and grief depiction, death of a mother and wife, near-death experiences of a child, death of a pet dog