The Arrival
Ratings68
Average rating4.4
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Ratings68
Average rating4.4
In this wordless graphic novel, a man leaves his homeland and sets off for a new country, where he must build a new life for himself and try to support his family back home. His new country is full of strange arquitectural wonders, fantastic animals and other immigrants with stories of why they left home.
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Finally got a chance to read this beauty.
With no words to guide the story, the artist has a nice way to catch the viewer's attention.
Telling a story just through images is a task which Shaun Tan executes beautifully.
As many, I am sure, must have said before me - I now understand why this book is vehemently recommended.
A must read for those looking to start reading graphic novels.
PS. So lucky to be in a place with a library that has such gorgeous books. So so grateful.
I read this in the children's library at the Eric Carlisle Museum days before my wedding. It was so emotionally evocative in a vague complex way that I instantly made a mental note to add it to my library, so I could share it with others. Of course, in the excitement of the succeeding days, I forgot all about The Arrival until just a few days ago when Christian Heilmann tweeted some images of the art. And now, I will have to find some shelf space for this wonder.
Very touching immigration story, excellent artwork. The complete absence of words works very well in support of the feeling of isolation.
I can see why people might think this is an amazing graphic novel, but I just didn't get it...
