I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
This does not affect in any way my opinion of the book nor the content of my review.
This does not affect in any way my opinion of the book nor the content of my review.
Series: Stand-alone Published by Europe Comics on May 20, 2020
Genres: Horror, Paranormal
Source: NetGalley
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A small village in northern Spain in the 1930s, where light had not yet reached the roads. Timeless legends in which pre-war realism and the paranormal would come face-to-face. A way to make sense of the darkness, death and mist of a demanding land. The tales of the mist are those you were told as a child, time and time again, on rainy afternoons and winter nights. They were told to you by your grandmother, your mother or even a neighbour, so that you would behave. You don’t know if you believe them, but they are told in your village, in the neighbouring one and in the whole region . . . so, they must be true, right?
Set in a small village in Galicia, Spain, during the 30s, this is a collection of short tales of mist and ghosts the author’s grandmother used to tell her while sitting by the kitchen firewood.
When we read—or are told—about folklore and superstitions, it’s easy to get enraptured. Then, if they are of the dark genre, it’s impossible not to get the creepy vibes that are assured to put us on edge . . . In this graphic novel, the chilling atmosphere envelops the reader the whole time, and the art style—which is kind of abstract—perfectly matches the theme. Sure enough, these paranormal tales are fascinating, they just end a bit too abruptly, leaving you feeling like they are incomplete. However, the explanation at the end of each tale about the legends behind them is a nice touch.
A fast and interesting read that will transport you to another place and time where, who knows, tales might have been more than just that . . .
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This sounds very creepy, and I love the illustration on the cover.?
That illustration is what got me curious in the first place 😉
Oh I’m really liking the sound of this! I absolutely love that it’s stories that the author’s grandmother used to tell her.
I love that, too! It made me read it like I was the one the grandmother was telling her stories to 🙂
This sounds interesting. Too bad these stories didn’t feel a bit more complete but it sounds like it would be worth a try.
I always enjoy tales that are taken from legends and people’s believes, so I’m honestly glad I gave it a go.
Definitely a story that sounds intriguing, its the worst though when a story ends too abruptly, especially when you want it to last longer.
Lovely review.
Indeed, I would have loved for the stories to have a more complete ending. Still, I did appreciate the explanations behind each legend, that gave me a better understanding of them.
Ooh this sounds spooky- and yes the art style looks like it would lend itself well to creepy tales! I love the sound of this!
The illustrator really did a great job with the artwork, it’s a style that gives you the creepy vibes alright!
The atmosphere in this sounds just wonderful, and sooo creepy!!
It was an interesting read, and I really liked the atmosphere!
I love the idea about reading old lores and stories passed down verbally. The explanations is a nice touch.
Same, that is why this graphic novel grabbed my attention right away!