O. Darling reviewed Good-bye, Chunky Rice by Craig Thompson
Review of 'Good-bye, Chunky Rice' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
This is the first Craig Thompson book I've read. After reading some reviews about some of his other work, I'm glad I started with this one, because I'm pretty much in love with his stuff now.
Thompson's tale of leaving love, finding your way, and all the bumps that come with taking an uncharted path is told through a turtle and a mouse. It is such a lovely and bittersweet story. Some of the scenes were so tender and heartfelt, it made me want to hug the characters and the author to pieces. He doesn't overuse text, opting to tell the story through his images.
Along the main story line, there is a secondary story line that is both heartbreaking and compassionate, all in one. Solomon's stories from his childhood are so very sad, but seem to have contributed to his sunny take on life and his compassion toward other …
This is the first Craig Thompson book I've read. After reading some reviews about some of his other work, I'm glad I started with this one, because I'm pretty much in love with his stuff now.
Thompson's tale of leaving love, finding your way, and all the bumps that come with taking an uncharted path is told through a turtle and a mouse. It is such a lovely and bittersweet story. Some of the scenes were so tender and heartfelt, it made me want to hug the characters and the author to pieces. He doesn't overuse text, opting to tell the story through his images.
Along the main story line, there is a secondary story line that is both heartbreaking and compassionate, all in one. Solomon's stories from his childhood are so very sad, but seem to have contributed to his sunny take on life and his compassion toward other beings, especially animals. Merle love abounds from this reader! Doot!
The black paper and black & white drawings add a sense of poignancy to Thompson's story - a touch of melancholy and nostalgia. I look forward to reading more of Thompson's work and pouring over his artwork.
