This isn't Disney.For which we should all be very thankful.First, let me say that the artwork is stunning, in particular how certain real figures were shown as characters in this book.But the thing, the real thing, is the plot. Blacksad is a private detective whose first tale involes solving the murder of his former girlfriend. The best part, however, is the second story in this book, with the last running a close second.The second story is a look at race as told by the animal figures that inhabit the world. Quite frankly, any novel, graphic or otherwise, that can reference "Strange Fruit" and get it correct deserves an award.In the best tradition of animal stories, this graphic novel makes you think about the human condition.
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Thoughts on things, mostly books.
This isn't Disney.For which we should all be very thankful.First, let me say that the artwork is stunning, in particular how certain real figures were shown as characters in this book.But the thing, the real thing, is the plot. Blacksad is a private detective whose first tale involes solving the murder of his former girlfriend. The best part, however, is the second story in this book, with the last running a close second.The second story is a look at race as told by the animal figures that inhabit the world. Quite frankly, any novel, graphic or otherwise, that can reference "Strange Fruit" and get it correct deserves an award.In the best tradition of animal stories, this graphic novel makes you think about the human condition.
