*I was given an ARC of The Lost Sunday in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Oni Press and Ileana Surducan for my copy of the graphic novel*
Synopsis:
From creator Ileana Surducan (Nor’s Holiday) comes The Lost Sunday—her Eisner Award–nominated, all-ages tale about the need for free time in the midst of our busy, everyday lives.
Nina lives in a dusty town, haunted by the six angry wolves of the week—Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Each day brings never-ending chores and drudgery. Legend speaks of a seventh day to rest—Sunday—but everybody knows an evil witch stole it and keeps it locked away. When Nina finally says enough is enough, she sets out on an ambitious quest for rest, but will she be able to vanquish the witch and bring back the lost Sunday?
Inspired by old folklore and fairy tales, this story shines a magical light on a present-day problem: burnout and the importance of leisure. A great read for kids and adults alike!
Review:
The first word that comes to mind to describe The Lost Sunday is whimsy. This graphic novel is wonderfully whimsical and the stunning art style really brings the story to life. Every page of The Lost Sunday was a joy to explore, the character designs were cute and the settings were packed with tiny details.
I don’t know anything about the folklore and fairy tales The Lost Sunday is based on but I really liked how simplistic the story was. It didn’t try to do too much, but it still packed a punch. I also loved that the visuals did a lot of the story telling.
Another thing that I really loved was that the days of the week were portrayed by wolves. I don’t know if this is from the original folklore or if it was a creative choice by Illeana Surducan, but it was really fun.
If there’s one thing Oni Press are really good at, it’s cute and cosy graphic novels. A category that I’d definitely put The Lost Sunday into. This is such a great pick up if you’re looking for something to curl up with on a Sunday. It really makes you appreciate the free time you have, no matter how little.
There’s not too much I can say about a graphic novel this short, so I’ll be leaving my review there. I’d highly recommend checking out The Lost Sunday if you’re a fan of short graphic novels with an impactful story.
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