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I‘m still mulling over this one! So much to ponder. I‘m thinking parts of this could be fantastic in the secondary classroom too. BTW, what makes a ‘good‘ graphic novel?!

Alone by Christophe Chabouté, translated from the French, is a graphic novel about difference and isolation. The man who lives alone in a lighthouse has lived there since birth, and the last 15 years of it completely alone. The images show the life around him and pieces of his daily life. I thought it was beautiful and I loved his dictionary ritual.

#booked2019 i looked at this list i uncertain abt graphic novel category but in the library i was drawn to this bk + loved the storytelling and the skill of the drawings. A simple tale about a hermit on a lighthouse who uses his dictionary to imagine the meaning in words, a fisherman in a small gesture engages with him. Definitely a genre i will try again and a bk that defied my knee jerk ideas.
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Don't let the size of this graphic novel intimidate you - it is a quick and worthwhile read. Beautifully illustrated and very poignant... Well worth your time.

This is a gorgeously illustrated book which tells the tale of 2 sea haulers and a mysterious man in a light house. Told almost entirely without words (only the fishermen speak), but saying volumes it‘s a delicious delightful story. Some of the dictionary definition scenes with one of the characters are humorous and sometimes tragic all at the same time. The ending gives a sense of hope and it‘s well worth taking the time to read this.

Such a beautiful use of images in this book. Don‘t want to spoil it for anyone but it has a near wordless story,

OMG! This is such a beautiful book. Please read this!

Double pick, 6 stars👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 this is powerful and dramatic graphic story about one man in solitude for 50+ years on a tiny island. He had only ONE (❗️)book and a little companion. It‘s about compassion, connection and second chances. The art is extraordinary and stunning. I am going to check out the author‘s second book as soon as it will be available at my library, and this book has a special place in my heart for sure ❤️❤️❤️

July stats: 25 total
12 comics/ graphic novels
4 audiobooks (3 by David Sedaris)
3 nonfiction
5 fiction
2 YA fiction