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Ever read a book that makes you hurt? And you’re not sure if that’s a bad thing?

Joe Quinn’s Poltergeist by David Almond

October 15, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Ever read a book that makes you emotionally hurt, but you are not sure if in a good or bad way? Happens every so often to me. And when it does, I know I have either read one of the most amazing things ever, or the biggest piece of crap ever written. Joe Quinn’s Poltergeist by David Almond (with illustrations created by Dave McKean) was one of those books. I was a bit confused about the theme of this book due to the fact you […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Horror, Mystery, Poetry, Religion, Romance, Science Fiction, Suspense, Young Adult Tagged With: Dave McKean, David Almond, Death, Emotions & Feelings, family, friendship, Ghost Stories, paranormal, siblings

BlackRaven's CBR12 Review No:322 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Horror, Mystery, Poetry, Religion, Romance, Science Fiction, Suspense, Young Adult · Tags: Dave McKean, David Almond, Death, Emotions & Feelings, family, friendship, Ghost Stories, paranormal, siblings ·
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Looking for a punch in the gut? Read this.

November 3, 2018 by BlackRaven 4 Comments

I have one word: DAMN! I noticed this cover. It was very odd. But lately people are trying to go with more “artistic” covers and things that “have not been done before.” Of course, by doing that, they have already done it, therefore it is not new. I still gave it a more careful look. Noticed it was Jack Gantos (SCORE!) and then saw the title. A Suicide Bomber Sits in the Library  Well, that’s a bit of light reading isn’t it? I picked it […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Non-Fiction, Short Stories, Young Adult Tagged With: Current Events, Dave McKean, Jack Gantos, Religion

BlackRaven's CBR10 Review No:405 · Genres: Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Non-Fiction, Short Stories, Young Adult · Tags: Current Events, Dave McKean, Jack Gantos, Religion ·
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