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3.5/5
Quick tale for adults with interestingly weird illustrations.
Tale of the past, tale also about the future. Well-constructed, and interesting. I enjoyed the short ride.

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#WickedWhispers @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Spooky time picture book cli-fi? Bill Watterson and John Kascht have undeniable talent to quickly convey the mood and narrative, but whether meant for an adult audience or a more youthful one, this type of story is a well worn path in the early 21st century. I suppose hearing an important message should never get old.

@JoeMo Here it is for your reading pleasure. Hope you make it out of the spooky house alive. 🖤🧡🖤

#TrappedinaSpookyHouse @PuddleJumper

I was hoping to squeeze in 3 more books to have 20 for August, but insomnia and migraines have not been cooperating.

Didn't like the majority of books here. Sheets was terrible.

Fighting for Yes, Seen, Dice, and Rosie Revere were fine.

A Psalm for the Wild-Built was a way overdue finish that was good. The Mysteries is absolutely not what I expected from Bill Watterson emerging from over 2 decades in retirement or whatever he was doing.

?‍?️ What's most fascinating is this is Bill Watterson's "Calvin & Hobbes" follow-up.

I saw this book at Target this morning and was immediately attracted to it because of the art on the cover. As humans, we long to know everything. The who/what/why/where/when/how. Often when we find out, either it isn‘t enough, or we are disappointed. Can‘t we just be okay with not knowing? This book is a lesson about our need to know and why we don‘t need to know it all. The universe is infinite and we are a part of it; that‘s enough.

Gorgeously dark artwork on a tale perfectly relevant today. Don‘t come here looking for Calvin & Hobbes!

I'm loathe to say much about the story as it's so short - read in minutes - but, of course, as an art book it's meant to be absorbed & reflected on, & the artwork is worth taking time over as the cover image indicates. It's dark, gothic & brooding.
Ok, the story is a fable about ignorance, mistrust & prejudice, clearly intended as commentary/critique of modern life, & despite being obvious about that intent, it's undeniably, & sadly, relevant 4🖤