Man, this book is strange. The art-style really is attractive and suits the story, a quality which a lot of other graphic novels totally miss. But, like, the plotting and character development? This book has more than enough pages to let its story-line develop and actually make sense, so why does it fail so badly? Why were there so many moments when I had no idea who was talking or what was happening? I understand that standards are sometimes lower for children's lit, but kids deserve better than this weirdness.

The main character has no shadow ~ for mystical reasons that are only vaguely explained 2/3 into the book ~ and his best friend since childhood totally accepts this weird thing about him, but at the same time she thinks he's either crazy or lying when he says he's seen a ghost. That's just bad world-building, y'all.
Also the potato-fairy memory things? They're adorable and I want 12 of them but what the heck??!
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A Radical Shift of Gravity door Nick Tapalansky

Nick Tapalansky and Kate Glasheen's comic A Radical Shift of Gravity is an intriguing and thought-provoking story that explores what would happen if the laws of gravity suddenly changed. The concept is fascinating, and the story that unfolds is full of surprises and twists that keep the reader engaged. Maya and her father are both relatable and sympathetic characters, and their conflicting journey to lean more about and deal with the reality behind the gravity shift is a thrilling ride.

However, one downside of the comic is the narrative structure that involves several time jumps. While the time jumps can be effective in conveying important information, they can also be somewhat confusing and disruptive to the flow of the story. For instance, at one point, the story jumps forward in time without warning, and it takes a few pages to realize what has happened. This can be frustrating for readers who are trying to follow the story closely.

Despite this, A Radical Shift of Gravity is still an excellent read with many strengths. The artwork by Kate Glasheen is stunning, and the world-building is immersive and well thought out. The book also raises important questions about the nature of power, control, and human resilience in the face of adversity. Overall, I recommend this comic to fans of science fiction!… (meer)

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A Radical Shift of Gravity door Nick Tapalansky

The writer is a colleague, so in keeping with my usual policy re things written by people I know, I'll withhold a star rating and any significant review. I did enjoy the book. And I lack sufficient broad exposure to comics to know how it stacks up next to other things in the genre. There's a good chance I'll ask a comic buff buddy to give it a look and tell me what he thinks.

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Cast No Shadow door Nick Tapalansky

I was on the fence between 2 or 3 stars for much of the book as the story is a pretty goofy and sloppy with its supernatural elements at times and the main character is at a place in his life where he is not particularly likable, but I liked how it all came together as a weird examination of the id and super-ego made relatable for young readers.

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