![]() ![]() The three main characters all have their own hopes, dreams, fears, and struggles - they all get the spotlight at different times throughout the novel - and it’s amazing to watch them make a small family in Himawari House and lift each other up. Furthermore, the most emotional and the most humorous moments throughout the entire novel were always making a bigger impact because of the art.īeyond how much I enjoyed the art of the book, I was so sucked in by the story. ![]() I loved the art style, and throughout the entire story I felt like the rendering of characters and their emotions was so effective, and it really made me connect to them on a deeper level than if it’d been told purely through prose. ![]() ![]() Even in black and white, the pages of this book hold so much life and color. HIMWARI HOUSE has an engaging and compelling story, and it’s told so beautifully through both its words and art. Prior to this year, I’d read very few graphic novels (or webcomics, manga, etc) and I’m so glad that I’ve been able to read so many excellent ones over the course of the year, and that I’m no longer missing out on so many beautiful stories. HIMAWARI HOUSE was a five star read for me, and definitely one of my favorite graphic novels that I’ve read so far this year. She is the illustrator of George Takei’s graphic memoir THEY CALLED US ENEMY. Harmony Becker was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. ![]()
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