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A review by isobelsnotesss
Blossoms in Autumn by Zidrou
5.0
Advanced reading copy supplied from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.
"How many times have I told them that I'm enjoying life and finally taking my time? While in reality, it's actually time that's taking me, bit by bit, like the cruel tide gnawing at the cliffside."
Blossoms in Autumn is a beautiful work of art. It's so rare to find love stories featuring older couples presented in an interesting and relatable manner, yet this comic is something any age of adult can appreciate. The art style is wonderful, bright and colourful with facial expressions that say just as much as the text bubbles do.
The pacing was fantastic. I never felt bored at any point and it was easy to let myself drift along with the story. The section in which the phrase 'How many times' was repeated over and over was brilliant. It really reinforced the constant sense of meaninglessness, isolation and monotony that can creep in as you get older and also served as a great tool to progress through a lot of panels without the story feeling rushed.
The contrast in both parties of the couple going through the same struggle of being old in a world that doesn't look kindly on it made the story have so much more depth. Mediterranea going from being scared of old women as a child, to being a model in her adult life, to then growing to feel insecure about her body aging was so impactful. The scene where she compared herself to the witch she'd been afraid of as a child made me feel so deeply for her.
I also adored how sexuality was not shyed away from. The assumption from the young of society that sex is something which shouldn't be spoken of past a certain age is sadly all too prevelant. It was heartwarming to see it displayed here in such a truthful, light manner. All in all this comic was delightful and I will definitely be suggesting it to people I know.
"How many times have I told them that I'm enjoying life and finally taking my time? While in reality, it's actually time that's taking me, bit by bit, like the cruel tide gnawing at the cliffside."
Blossoms in Autumn is a beautiful work of art. It's so rare to find love stories featuring older couples presented in an interesting and relatable manner, yet this comic is something any age of adult can appreciate. The art style is wonderful, bright and colourful with facial expressions that say just as much as the text bubbles do.
The pacing was fantastic. I never felt bored at any point and it was easy to let myself drift along with the story. The section in which the phrase 'How many times' was repeated over and over was brilliant. It really reinforced the constant sense of meaninglessness, isolation and monotony that can creep in as you get older and also served as a great tool to progress through a lot of panels without the story feeling rushed.
The contrast in both parties of the couple going through the same struggle of being old in a world that doesn't look kindly on it made the story have so much more depth. Mediterranea going from being scared of old women as a child, to being a model in her adult life, to then growing to feel insecure about her body aging was so impactful. The scene where she compared herself to the witch she'd been afraid of as a child made me feel so deeply for her.
I also adored how sexuality was not shyed away from. The assumption from the young of society that sex is something which shouldn't be spoken of past a certain age is sadly all too prevelant. It was heartwarming to see it displayed here in such a truthful, light manner. All in all this comic was delightful and I will definitely be suggesting it to people I know.