It’s really hard to explain why you need to read this book, but you do.
It is absolutely stunning. I literally knew nothing about it going into it, I saw it on a list of great graphic novels, the art looked intriguing, so I gave it a try. I am so very glad I did.
This story is heartbreakingly beautiful. It’s officially the first comic or graphic novel I cried reading.
Kelly and Niimura’s story is about a 5th grade girl determined to kill giants. I don’t want to give away any more details than that, but trust me when I say this is powerful storytelling about the real world.
It’s not hyperbole to say that stories like this make the world a better place. You should read this as soon as you can.
towardeverywind
i just picked it up and read it cover to cover … everything you say here is absolutely true … rich, powerful storytelling, great art, interesting characters … but above all, like you say, it’s steeped in reality and screams of the pain and beauty of life.