Bearskin

author: Zidrou
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.62
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2018/08/21
date added: 2018/08/21
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Bearskin' by Zidrou with art by Oriol tells the story of a young man who cares for an older man, and learns some things the old man did when he was young.

On a beautiful island in modern Italy, a young man rides his bike up a hill. His daily appointment is to read that day's horoscope to aging Don Palermo. Along with the horoscope, Don Palermo tells of his younger days in America as a bear trainer and the right-hand man for a mafia boss named Don Pomodoro. Pomodoro is named that for his tomato colored complexion. We find out about the things he did for the mafia, and the things he did for love.

The art style seemed a bit like caricature. I can see why it was used, but it wasn't my favorite style as the features on all the characters are overexaggerated. It's a pretty violent story at times, but I liked this story of an old man remembering long gone days.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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