Genre: Dystopian sci-fi graphic novel
Synopsis:
In Leipzig, Tharmas devises a plan to kidnap Thomas Crowley. To do so, he’ll need assistance from a quite extravagant tech wizz, a rather inhumane amount of patience, and a very light footstep. Even so, plans rarely unfold as first imagined.
My Review:
I really enjoyed the first book in the series, so jumping into Burn My Shadow 2 was exciting. Tharmas is still on his mission to find his sister, but this volume focuses on a small heist and I enjoyed that a lot.
Just like before, Iacopo Calisti’s artwork is stunning. The action panels, the expressions, the atmosphere everything looks incredible. But 27 pages is just not enough for a world this interesting. I honestly wish this series were full-length novels instead of short graphic novels because I want so much more of it.
Overall, this was a 5-star read for me, and I’m already looking forward to next book in the series.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5
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About the Author:
Sebastiano Lanza is a writer, script writer, author of That Which Must Happen, a novel about fate.
Born in Catania – Sicily, Sebastiano has never held any interest in writing until – aged 16 – he tumbled upon the works of Pirandello. A spark had flickered. Always up for intellectual mischief, already busied in his studies, he delved deeper into writing theory and techniques, as he acquired a taste for avant-garde works of art – be it music or novels – and the theatre of the absurd.
Despite his love for creative writing – and he continues to be extraordinarily fond of it – Sebastiano feels novels alone are not enough to convey the complexities of his work. So he resolved to try his hand in script writing.
Currently – together with his team – he is working on Burn My Shadow, a dystopian graphic novel set in 2113, a world ravaged by climate change, as he continues to be involved in numerous other works, novels, and comic-books – which he’s not yet ready to talk about.
Amidst other praise, Sebastiano’s works have been defined by various reviewers as “educational and thought-provoking”, “a spiritual journey for the reader”.
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