Percy Shelley (Percy Shelley, #1)

author: David Vandermeulen
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.50
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2019/02/24
date added: 2019/02/24
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Percy Shelley 1' by David Vandermeulen with art by Daniel Casanave follows the young life of Percy Bysshe Shelley.

Percy Bysshe Shelley was born into an aristocratic family, but didn't want to follow his father in to politics. Instead, he wanted to be a poet and live off the family's money. His atheist pamphlets put him at odds with teachers and priests around him. His spur of the moment romances and proposals got him in to various trouble. The book ends with his relationship with his future wife Mary, the writer of 'Frankenstein.'

I liked this look at the life of this poet. I'm more familiar with people around him, so it was a good way to learn. I liked the illustration style. It was more cartoonish, but it fit the story pretty well.

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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Saint Patrick's Journey (Peg Saints)

author: Calee M. Lee
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.00
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2019/02/24
date added: 2019/02/24
shelves: childrens, non-fiction
review:
'St. Patrick's Journey (Peg Saints)' by Calee M. Lee with illustrations by Jacob G. Lee is the story of Saint Patrick told with a small peg painted to look like him.

The book takes the peg version of Saint Patrick is taken out and posed in the real locations that the Saint was in. There is also included a timeline of Patrick's different pilgrimages and instructions to create your own Peg version of Saint Patrick.

I liked this book of kid friendly illustrations and text. The story of St. Patrick is told simply and clearly. This was a nice read and timely for the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Xist Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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The Defender - Voliume 1 - Legal Eagle

author: Laurent Galandon
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.50
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2019/02/24
date added: 2019/02/24
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
In 'The Defender Vol. 1: Legal Eagle' by Laurant Galandon with art by Giroud Volante, a bright defender finds himself in a case that seems unwinnable.

Leo Sully-Darmon can't seem to lose a case. He also loves a good photo-op. When he is approached to represent a woman who is accused of horrendous crimes, he may have found the first case he will lose. All the evidence points to her guilt, but she claims she is innocent. To what ends will Sully-Darmon go to prove her innocence, and are there forces working behind the scenes to deceive him?

It'a good enough story that should have appeal to those who like the lawyer shows on tv. The main character is sympathetic to refugees, so that story seems right out of the headlines. The art was ok and fit the story, but wasn't anything outstanding.

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The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 1: The Apocalypse Suite

author: Gerard Way
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.95
book published: 2007
rating: 4
read at: 2019/02/24
date added: 2019/02/24
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Chicago's Grand Midway: A Walk around the World at the Columbian Exposition

author: Norman Bolotin
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.00
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2019/02/21
date added: 2019/02/21
shelves: non-fiction
review:
'Chicago's Grand Midway: A Walk Around the World at the Columbian Exposition' by Norman Bolotin is a walk through history at one of the last world's fairs of the 19th century.

The 1893 world's fair in Chicago had to follow the fair in Paris, and that was the one to bring the world the Eiffel Tower. Chicago tried to one up things with a giant Ferris wheel, and it was quite popular. Also popular along the midway, or plaisance, were exhibits, restaurants, and souvenir stands featuring items from around the world. This book explores what it was like to walk this area of the fair and explains what was seen and heard.

The idea of midway evolved quite a bit after this, so entertainments of this age seem a bit tame compared to more modern amusements. The curiosity of the fair goers and their willingness to interact with other cultures was interesting to me.

I've read a couple other similar books about other fairs, and I enjoy the voyeuristic look at places that were around before I was born. The writing is interesting.

I received a review copy of this ebook from University of Illinois Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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Fast Enough: Bessie Stringfield's First Ride

author: Joel Christian Gill
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.89
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2019/02/18
date added: 2019/02/18
shelves: childrens, non-fiction
review:



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A Story About Cancer With a Happy Ending

author: India Desjardins
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.11
book published: 2012
rating: 5
read at: 2019/02/18
date added: 2019/02/18
shelves: young-adult
review:
'A Story About Cancer With a Happy Ending' by India Desjardins with illustrations by Marianne Ferrer and translation by Solange Ouellet is about that seeming rare event in a cancer diagnosis.

Starting with the bright, bland halls of a hospital, we meet our narrator, who was diagnosed with leukemia 5 years ago. She is back to find out what the doctors have to say about how she is doing. She reflects on the journey: the friends she has met and lost, how she hates being told to be strong, and Victor, the young man that means so much to her now.

The title is a bit of a spoiler, but it really doesn't ruin the beautiful story. The color palette is deliberate, and I didn't get why until the end. Then I went back through the book to see where it was used. I think this would be good book to give certain young cancer patients. I really liked this one.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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