Ballad for Sophie
Ratings9
Average rating4.3
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Ratings9
Average rating4.3
A young journalist prompts a reclusive piano superstar to open up, resulting in this stunning graphic sonata exploring a lifetime of rivalry, regret, and redemption.
1933. In the small French village of Cressy-la-Valoise, a local piano contest brings together two brilliant young players: Julien Dubois, the privileged heir of a wealthy family, and François Samson, the janitor's son. One wins, one loses, and both are changed forever.
1997. In a huge mansion stained with cigarette smoke and memories, a bitter old man is shaken by the unexpected visit of an interviewer. Somewhere between reality and fantasy, Julien composes, like in a musical score, a complex and moving story about the cost of success, rivalry, redemption, and flying pianos.
When all is said and done, did anyone ever truly win? And is there any music left to play?
Reviews with the most likes.
This is a beautiful graphic novel. The artwork is stunning from the linework to the use of color. The story tends towards the predictable but it's a really enjoyable journey. The character design is also so well done from personality to physical looks. Just a really well constructed read. Highly recommended.
Muito provavelmente essa vai figurar entre as melhores leituras do ano! Os traços são maravilhosos, a história é muito interessante e toda a construção do enredo me fez ter curiosidade de não largar a história até que terminasse, claro que com algumas lágrimas nos olhos kkk. Que obra bonita!
So beautiful - the illustrations, the story, and the characters were all perfect and touching. I cried at the end.
Very well done. Art and story were well suited to each other with a fine set of characters.
Good job in revealing Sophie.
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