Illustrated by Nathan Hale
SQUEE!Somehow, despite getting all hyped and excited for this book, my brain managed to bypass the fact that it's a retelling of a fairy tale. I was already anticipating it for so many reasons, but when that little fact (harhar) finally hit me as I started reading, I just about burst with glee.
This is the most gorgeous graphic novel ever . . . the illustrations are jaw-droppingly amazing. Seriously, the only reason it took me a longer time than usual to read this book was that I kept lingering over every page. I allowed my eyes to devour each picture before moving on, not wanting to miss a single detail. Nathan Hale did a breathtaking job. The premise of the story was so clever. The dialogue sparkled. I laughed through the whole book, and maybe even cried a little. . . . Shannon and Dean have great chemistry in their writing.
And you know what? I can honestly say that I would be raving about this just as much even if Shannon Hale hadn't been one of the authors. :) It is completely and utterly fantastic.
18 comments:
Oh, man, I JOIN YOU on the squee! The cover looks fantabulous! And I so admire people who can cowrite. I want to figure out how they do that someday! Yay for you and thanks for the review! Can't wait to read it!
I WANT IT.
That looks really cool! I'm not really into graphic novels, but I might read this one.
YAY! I can't wait to read it. :)
I'm still managing not to be jealous, but I'd LOVE a peek at the innards.
Not even a snapshot..?
Wow. I want to read it!
Thats sounds so cool!!! ;)
Ooohhh...Oooohhhh!
Sigh sigh. Bliss and waitingness.
Sarah, there's a sneak peak here: http://oinks.squeetus.com/2006/01/graphic_novel_x.html
Although I don't think any of those exact images ended up in the final book. And Punzie's hair is red, not blonde! And Jack looks way different, too.
*scream* that is so so so cool!!!!! ;)
Me want!!! Erin, you are super lucky! I've never read a graphic novel, but b/c it's Shannon, RR is a total exception. ;) I can't wait until August!
Thanks for the review, Miss Erin! It sounds wonderful.
Lorie Ann Grover ~rgz diva/author
Do I see RED HAIR and BRAIDS? WOO HOO! Just like Alice and Cinderella and a zillion other characters who DO NOT have to be blonde. Go Rapunzel and go Hales! Thanks, Erin, for the sneak peek.
This may be my first graphic novel ever. I love Hale and the illustrations look fantastic.
Oh my goodness!
I cannot wait to read this!!!!
YAY! Thanks, Miss Erin. I can't tell you what a joy it is to hear some hoorays for this baby. Nate is a genius and worked so hard, and I'm so excited and anxious for this one to have a good reception.
I don't know if I have ever READ a graphic novel before "American Born Chinese" last month; but ABC just blows onn's mind away in general, so I am up for the next Big Thing in graphicalia.
Then again, Shannon could write an ad for toothbrush bristle remover and I would still check it out of the library.
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