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A review by renreads2much
Rave by Jessica Campbell
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Read this at the library when I was bored and didn't want to do work. Very quick read for me, but I believe that this book definitely has some deep symbolism and topics. However, I do feel that the title "Rave" is slightly misleading to what the book is about? At least at a first glance, maybe if I think about it more I can piece it together.
I enjoyed the art style, the panels were fast paced, black and white, and the art was in a sketchy/block print kind of style. In some ways, it reminded me somewhat of Daria from MTV.
But in regards to the story itself, I find it depressing. Although there wasnt much "meat" to it, as it was a quick read; I was still oddly touched and felt melancholy. However, I don't find this book to be something that I will "carry with me forever" or anything. Think of it as a romantic one night stand, feelings are genuine, but quick.
TLDR, good book. I really think that this would be cool to see if it was longer. But I also like it short?... I don't know, I kind of wish we got to see more character development and spent more time with them.
Quote that the author put on the opening page that fits the book quite well:
"Feminism is a socialist, anti-family, political movement that encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians." - Pat Robertson, 1992.
I enjoyed the art style, the panels were fast paced, black and white, and the art was in a sketchy/block print kind of style. In some ways, it reminded me somewhat of Daria from MTV.
But in regards to the story itself, I find it depressing. Although there wasnt much "meat" to it, as it was a quick read; I was still oddly touched and felt melancholy. However, I don't find this book to be something that I will "carry with me forever" or anything. Think of it as a romantic one night stand, feelings are genuine, but quick.
TLDR, good book. I really think that this would be cool to see if it was longer. But I also like it short?... I don't know, I kind of wish we got to see more character development and spent more time with them.
Quote that the author put on the opening page that fits the book quite well:
"Feminism is a socialist, anti-family, political movement that encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians." - Pat Robertson, 1992.
Moderate: Religious bigotry