Book Jacket
Greek Epic the way it was meant to be read...in stickman form!
Review
This is...pretty much exactly what it says on the tin! The story of Odysseus as a graphic novel of stickmen. And it's awesome! I love Greek mythology, and I especially love it when reinterpreted in different contexts. Hilarious cartoons is a great new way to explore ancient myths.
What surprised me most was how expressive Ford manages to make his stick figures. They are simply drawn, but they easily convey emotions and moods. I never thought I would feel bad about the artistic quality of my stick figures, but, well. It has happened.
The characters are also awesome. Zozimos is hopelessly self-centered. Alexa is the best ever--I loved how Zozimos kept talking about how he loved her for her beauty, and she would respond peevishly, "Yeah, but how about when I saved your life? Do you love me for that?" But the moral of this story is that Zozimos doesn't realize how much he depends on others, and the his fate is bound up in whether or not he can learn to ask for help!
Yup. A hilarious cartoon Greek myth teaches a lesson, too. This book is perfect for kids, and for anyone with a sense of humor, really.
Five out of five doomed prophecies.
Release Date: August 2011
Reading Level: Grade 6+
Where In Dunlap Public Library's Collection: GRAPHIC FOR
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