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I can’t believe I’ve been doing Blogmas for 13 days already! I am halfway there. Yaaaay. I am going to be so proud if I manage to write posts for every single day until the 25th. Wish me luck!
I am a huge fan of comics and graphic novels. To be honest, I didn’t read much of them as a kid, apart from Mickey Mouse’s comics and W.i.t.c.h which I still love with all my heart. I entered the world of graphic novels when I moved to Scotland because they are a lot more popular there than in my home country – Bulgaria. That was 6 years ago and I haven’t stopped reading comics ever since. That’s why today I wanted to share with you the best ones I read this year!
Anne is one of my all time favourite characters because she’s so lively, enthusiastic, imaginative and sassy. She’s just so much fun to read about and when I learned there was going to be e graphic novel I actually screamed. The adaptation is amazing and the illustrations are absolutely stunning. The colour palette is very soft and earthy and it represents Canada’s national parks so well! Strongly recommend it if you like Anne’s story and adventures.
“Quiet girl in a noisy world” is basically me in a book! I recognised myself so many times while reading it and it definitely made me feel less alone in some of my everyday struggles. If you are an introvert like me and like spending your time reading books and drinking tea instead of communicating with people, then this graphic novel is the perfect read for you!
Sarah never disappoints! I read her first collection “Adulthood is a myth” last year and it quickly became one of my all time favourite books! Her sense of humor is so hilarious and down to Earth that I am sure a lot of people would relate to the situations she mentions in her book. “Big mushy happy lump” is a bit more serious and honest as she talks about her mental health struggles and how she deals with them. Personally, I really enjoyed how open she was and I am glad I got to know her better.
“Monstress” is hands down one of the best graphic novels I’ve read in my life so far. It has stunning illustrations which literally manage to bring the story to life in such a vivid and authentic way. The comics actually read like a real novel as the plot and the characters are so well developed. It is inspired by Asian legends and tells the reader about a matriarchal society which rules the world. There are humans, monsters and something in between. Highly recommend it for people who enjoy reading fantasy books.
And finally – “The Walking dead”! If I have to be completely honest, I really thought I wasn’t going to like this series. Zombies sounded so dumb and plain to me. Oh well, I was proved wrong. I watched the show first and then read the comics which I usually don’t do but I don’t think I made a mistake in this case. Both were absolutely amazing and I fell head over heels in love. If you are not sure whether to give the comics a go, please do! I promise you, it’s about a lot more than just zombies!
Let me know which are your favourite comics or graphic novels as I am always looking for recommendations.
Smiles and pandas,
Krisi
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