pickI never get tired of stories considering the place of death in life, stories with a personification of Death. Stunning. Impressively imaginative (never read POV of a cigarette before, or seen a temple speak), gorgeously illustrated (the colours chosen as much as the art itself 👨🏼🍳💋), wistful bordering on melancholic, and yet so vibrant and hopeful. I will be seeking out other works by both the author and artist. 👌🏻
Why does it make me happy? Is it the pink background? Statement of the obvious, seemingly confirmed by feathered friend?
To be fair, crows in art usually bring me joy. 🤷🏼♂️☺️
pickThe Many Deaths of Laila Starr is one of the most fiercely innovative graphics novels in recent years: the Hindu gods are basically corporate employees; one issue is narrated by a cigarette. The story feels like an extended parable more than a fully developed narrative.
Indian-set GN that imagines Death getting her redundancy papers....
pickIf David Mack did a variant cover, then you know it's good! This is an absolutely stellar graphic novel that had me choked up by the final panel. Death is laid off when a child is born who will invent immortality. She is gifted a life as a mortal. I don't want to say much else, but it is a must-read!
Excited that two graphic novels I suggested to the library have come through. Now to decide which to read first 🤔
The Many Deaths of Laila Starr | 
