Thornhill

Thornhill is an amazing book about a girl from the present named Ella, and a girl from the past named Mary. The story is told threw writing and pictures one representing the past and the other representing the present. The writing part is told threw diary entry’s by Mary and her experience in Thornhill. The illustrations are beautiful, telling the story from the present in this scratchy black and white art style. I chose with book for a school assignment and I’m happy I did. The cover really caught my attention because of the scary, dark mood of it all, and that scary, dark mood was carried threw out the entire book.

I bought this because I follow some fans of the Illustrator/Author on Instagram, and it looked interesting. I wasn't expecting anything going into this book and was really intrigued from the beginning. A full read through this is about 2 hours -- which was surprising based on the heft of this book. I liked the interlude from writing to illustration, and how each storytelling method belonged exclusively to each character (Mary written, Ella drawn). My only criticism is that some key focal points of the illustrations were right in the binding fold. I would recommend this. I'm not sure what age group this would be appropriate for, maybe 13 or 14? I'd suggest taking the two hours to read it first and use your discretion.

To be honest, my review is more a 3.5 than a 4. I took off a star for the filler full black pages and half a star for how unlikable the main character is. On the other hand, the latter says more about the society I was raised in considering what happens to her in the book. I can't say much without spoiling the story but just know there's a reason behind every feeling someone invokes in you. Always question said feeling before misjudging. I digress. Thornhill is a book I wish I liked more but sometimes it just doesn't work out that way. I did enjoy the very dark yet hopeful ending and the book itself is absolutely beautiful! For me, it's a great addition to my horror collection but not something I recommend to everyone. It's a book I would recommend to horror graphic novel collectors and people who like darker topics when it comes to children's books. TW for suicide, child abuse, and graphic depictions of bullying.

The cover caught me, but when I held this book in my hands I tumbled in and devoured it in a single sitting. The writing is a little dark and musty, but in all the right ways. I really enjoyed the pace of Thornhill, and the illustrations, while in a similar voice, tell the story from a unique point of view. If you're a fan of Neil Gaiman, then this hauntingly beautiful book is right up your alley. I highly recommend this book, and have even passed out copies to friends who I know would appreciate it as much as I did.

My granddaughter loved this book. She read it in one day. She seems to be interested in books with one person to see how they handle a situation. I bought her the whole sweep series and she is almost done with them. It’s important that you keep a young person interested in 📖 their mind gets to experience different aspects of life. She would like to be a writer someday.

I agree with other reviewers on this one. The story holds your interest but it gets pretty dark. Wouldn’t recommend this for a kid.

I'm 49 and really enjoyed this book. Couldn't put it down once I started reading, but I am surprised that it's for children as it has a very dark story line.

Book was in perfect shape. Fast shipping would buy from again!

Super bon livre. Seule chose, le côté des pages n'est pas censé être noire?

Un roman graphique que j’ai lu en lecture commune très récemment lors du challenge des terreurs. C’est aussi une lecture idéal pour Halloween. L’auteur nous plonge dans un univers sombre et très creepy où nous alternons entre Ella, qu’on suit uniquement a travers de très jolies illustrations et Mary, dont on peut en lire son journal intime. On y suit alors deux jeunes filles à deux époques différentes. En 1982, on découvre, l’histoire de Mary, une jeune orpheline pensionnaire de Thornhill. Elle est atteinte d’un mutisme et elle est harcelée par ses camarades. Le seul endroit où elle arrive a parler c’est a travers son journal que nous lisons. Elle vie recluse dans sa chambre et passe son temps à fabriquer des poupées. En 2017, on découvre l’histoire de Ella via les illustrations. Elle vient d’emménager dans une maison près de Thornhill qui est maintenant a l’abandon. Elle vit seule avec son père qui passe tout son temps au travail. Alors qu’elle s’installe, elle remarque une ombre a l’une des fenêtre de Thornhill… curieuse elle va s’y intéressée. J’ai lu ce roman en anglais. J’ai trouvé l’histoire très original. Elle est écrite sous deux formes, l’une sous forme de journal intime et l’autre en illustrations. J’ai adoré l’atmosphère que l’histoire y dégage. Au fur et a mesure qu’on tourne les pages, l’intrigue devient de plus en plus pesante jusqu’à un dénouement que j’ai trouvé très déstabilisant. Pour résumer, une très jolie surprise. L’histoire est poignante et aborde des sujets forts. J’ai eu la gorge serrée jusqu’à la toute fin. De plus, c’est vraiment un très beau objet-livre. Un petit bijou sombre que je vous recommande de découvrir.

Received this book via the book depository and I am very happy with the shipment time and the paper quality/.

Stunning and hauntingly beautiful graphic novel! Arrived damaged. Had to return and wait for a replacement. I also find hardcovers are send out damages or arrive damaged by Amazon.

Sehr schöne Geschichte, spannend und etwas gruselig. Sehr fesselnd. Illustrationen liebevoll und durch den Stil mit hohem Wiedererkennungswert ausgezeichnet. Auch schön zum potentiellen wiederlesen gemacht.