A review by iamjudgedredd
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing fast-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

I've watched the Netflix adaptation, which suffers from the age-old problem of child actors never being quite up to snuff when it comes to acting. I still enjoyed it though, but had no idea it was based on a series of graphic novels. I read volume on in like, just over an hour, it's lightning paced, and so much more about the vibes, and the messages, rather than over-complex images and wordy dialogue. So much of the character development is in the negative space of the panes, or in the passing of the pages. It's adorable, heartwarming, and queer - everything that a you would want from something like this.