Left Turns

3.5 - This was a wonderful ode to art and the ways pursuing our dreams often requires blind faith, sacrifice, and pushing through uncertainty. I enjoyed the exploration of his relationships, both romantic and friendly. At times, I found it difficult to connect with the character because his actions and dialogues felt so quintessentially “manly,” but it all came through nicely at the end. I felt like the story lingered a bit too long. in the flashback to his two past relationships; it was necessary context, but it went on for longer than I felt necessary. The art style was nice and clear; I felt like the illustrations always conveyed emotions and personality in a convincing and consistent way. The 2000s technology and overall vibe felt nostalgic, but helped portray the limitations of artists' exposure and networking options back then. If I were more of an artsy gal, this would've hit harder for me. But as a fan of art and as a person who has experienced love and heartbreak, I got a lot out of it, too.

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