Member Reviews
The was a really interesting and beautifully illustrated book. I think that maybe there was something wrong with my version because the words were so hard to read.
This is a very beautifully illustrated book. The art style really captures the wilderness of Norway, especially as it plunges into the cold. The style changes slightly to match both the environment and the mental state of our main characters - this had me flying through the pages as the tension ramped up.
The story itself is simple and beautiful. Two brothers embark on a hiking trip, semi-estranged, with one fighting battles that are slowly revealed to us throughout the story.
It's a touching, haunting story told through the lens of the Norse gods.
I tried to finish this book but stopped at 22%. The font was SO hard to read. It really ruined it. I liked the story of the brothers going to Norway to heal, and the mix of Viking myths into the text.
This book was fantastic.
The drawings are beautiful with touches of line where the colors predominate and gives form. It's something that impacts us.
The story develops throughout the book, and little by little we get to know the characters, and in line with that we have connections with the Norse Gods.
There are funny moments of brotherhood and you can feel the connection between them, but it also has deep and intimate moments. It's wonderful how the emotions reach the reader and make us feel alongside the characters.
I totally want to read more from this author.
Cold Front took me on a very emotional journey. I didn't expect it to be so sad and hopeful at the same time. First of all, the drawings are beautiful! The tonal range is from ochre to blue with a lot of green, which gives a very natural feel.
As for the characters, I quickly got attached to Martin and his very mysterious aspect. We could feel that he was carrying a heavy burden in his heart and that this initiatory journey was a way to succeed in getting rid of it. In the end, his journey with his brother proved to be very therapeutic, but I would have liked to know more about him, his brother and his story. Especially about things like the conflicts with his father.
Overall, a very good read !