logo

38 pages 1 hour read

Fábio Moon, Gabriel Bá

Daytripper

Fábio Moon, Gabriel BáFiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 2010

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Book Brief

logo
Fábio Moon, Gabriel Bá

Daytripper

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction

Setting

Brazil • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

Daytripper, a graphic novel by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá, follows Brás de Oliva Domingos through various stages and possible outcomes of his life, from childhood to old age, highlighting significant events such as meeting his first love, the birth of his son, and coping with his father's death, all while aspiring to emerge from his father's shadow and fulfill his own ambitions. The story involves violence and the loss of loved ones.

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,007 ratings

81%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Daytripper by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá is widely praised for its emotionally resonant storytelling and stunning artwork. Critics commend its exploration of life's pivotal moments and its unique narrative structure. However, some find the story's non-linear progression confusing. Overall, it's seen as a poignant and visually captivating graphic novel.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Daytripper?

Fans of literary graphic novels exploring life's profound themes will enjoy Daytripper by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá. Similar readers of Sandman by Neil Gaiman and Fun Home by Alison Bechdel will savor its poetic reflection on existence, love, and mortality, set in a richly illustrated Brazilian context.

4.2

1,007 ratings

81%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction

Setting

Brazil • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Continue your reading experience

Subscribe now to unlock the rest of this Study Guide plus our full library, which features expert-written summaries and analyses of 8,000+ additional titles.