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Beautiful Darkness

Fabien Vehlmann, Kerascoët (Illustrator)
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Beautiful Darkness

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | YA | Published in 2011

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Fabien Vehlmann, Kerascoët (Illustrator)

Beautiful Darkness

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | YA | Published in 2011
Book Details
Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction

Setting

Forest • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Beautiful Darkness, crafted by Fabien Vehlmann with illustrations by Kerascoët, is a dark fairy tale exploring the fragile veneer of civilization. It follows individuals navigating the collapse of their society in a world blending grim reality with whimsical fantasy elements. The narrative delves into themes of survival, morality, and human nature.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Beautiful Darkness by Fabien Vehlmann and Kerascoët, a macabre fairy tale with stunning illustrations, receives acclaim for its disturbing yet captivating storytelling. Critics praise its juxtaposition of charming art with dark themes, though some feel the narrative's grim nature may not appeal to all readers. Overall, it's a visually compelling and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Beautiful Darkness?

Readers who appreciate a dark, whimsical narrative with a blend of innocence and brutality will enjoy Beautiful Darkness by Fabien Vehlmann and Kerascoët. Fans of Neil Gaiman's Coraline or Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go will find similar unsettling yet compelling themes in this graphic novel.

Book Details
Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction

Setting

Forest • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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