The Gnome King reviewed The Afterwards by Emily Gravett
Review of 'The Afterwards' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I don't know of any other children's author out there who is willing to tackle these sensitive subjects and do it with so much care. Coupled with some more stunning illustrations from Emily Gravett this is one of the most tender books you'll ever have the pleasure to read. The book deals with a friendship so strong that even after death there is still a bond between the girls. From the write-up you know that one of them is going to die, but you aren't prepared with how sudden it was, you then get to see through Ember's eyes how adults deal with death, from the parents not knowing how to deal with a grieving child to Ember not fully understanding what has happened, it makes for some moving scenes.
Once Ember reaches the afterworld that is where Emily's illustrations come into their element. I was amazed by her artwork …
I don't know of any other children's author out there who is willing to tackle these sensitive subjects and do it with so much care. Coupled with some more stunning illustrations from Emily Gravett this is one of the most tender books you'll ever have the pleasure to read. The book deals with a friendship so strong that even after death there is still a bond between the girls. From the write-up you know that one of them is going to die, but you aren't prepared with how sudden it was, you then get to see through Ember's eyes how adults deal with death, from the parents not knowing how to deal with a grieving child to Ember not fully understanding what has happened, it makes for some moving scenes.
Once Ember reaches the afterworld that is where Emily's illustrations come into their element. I was amazed by her artwork in The Imaginary and am amazed again, those little bits of colour really stand out, and when things start to get creepy her drawings do not disappoint.
My daughter was lucky enough to win a signed copy of this, just before her birthday and it has been added to her small collection of books that she's never gonna let go of.
It doesn't matter if you don't have kids, as an adult you will still get plenty out of this book, and I dare you not to cry.
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