The One Hundred Nights of Hero
A Graphic Novel
Graphic Novel - 2016
"From the author who brought you The Encyclopedia of Early Earth comes another Epic Tale of Derring-do. Prepare to be dazzled once more by the overwhelming power of stories and see love prevail in the face of Terrible Adversity! You will read of betrayal, loyalty, madness, bad husbands, lovers both faithful and unfaithful, wise old crones, moons who come out of the sky, musical instruments that won't stay quiet, friends and brothers and fathers and mothers and, above all, many many sisters,"--page [4] of cover.
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Publisher:
New York :, Little, Brown and Company,, [2016]
Edition:
First North American edition.
Copyright Date:
©2016
ISBN:
9780316259170
0316259179
0316259179
Branch Call Number:
GN GREE
Characteristics:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm
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Add a CommentIf the #metoo movement had an origin story, it would certainly be this sassy take on the Scheherazade tale. Witty writing matched with inviting graphics illustrate that sisterhood is indeed powerful!
Beautiful and tightly-packed stories about love, friendship, betrayal, and sisters. Romantic, whimsical and imaginative, this graphic novel is delightful read.
A graphic novel about secret societies of storytellers, clever women and cruel husbands. Lovers Cherry and Hero get a chance at being together when Cherry's husband leaves, after making a bet that his friend can't seduce his wife. To keep him at bay, Hero (Cherry's maid) spins stories that chance the world. Sharp and funny and very readable!
I'd read The Encyclopedia of Early Earth and quite enjoyed its whimsical mythology, but I wasn't expecting to get the same again PLUS such feminist fierceness and intense love. So much depth that I wouldn't be surprised to see it popping up on college syllabi within the next few years. I wish I had literature skills enough to write a proper glowing review, but all I can say is READ IT. :)
Absolutely gorgeous & touching story