Category: Book Critique

  • Why Art? by Eleanor Davis

    Why Art? by Eleanor Davis

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    TL;DR: We had so much fun reading Why Art? by Eleanor Davis together at Tao House! This book is a great mix of funny, serious, and thought-provoking ideas about art. Davis uses simple but powerful drawings to make us think about what art really means. We loved how she explored big questions in a way…

  • The Arrival by Shaun Tan

    The Arrival by Shaun Tan

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    TL;DR: We just finished reading “The Arrival” by Shaun Tan, and wow, what a book! The drawings were stunning. Each picture told a story, and we felt like we were on this journey with the main character. It’s amazing how much emotion Shaun Tan can show without using any words. We could easily see this…

  • The Vision, Vol. 1: Little Worse Than a Man

    The Vision, Vol. 1: Little Worse Than a Man

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    TL;DR: We at Tao House read “The Vision, Vol. 1: Little Worse Than a Man” by Tom King. We usually aren’t big fans of classic superhero stories, but this one caught our interest because it deals with AI in a fresh and intriguing way. The story is about The Vision, an AI created by Ultron,…

  • Gaytheist: Coming Out of My Orthodox Childhood

    Gaytheist: Coming Out of My Orthodox Childhood

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    TL;DR: Hey there! So we just finished diving into “Gaytheist: Coming Out of My Orthodox Childhood” by Lonnie Mann as part of a Tao House group reading exercise, and let us tell you, it’s been quite the eye-opener! This YA graphic novel is not just a compelling read; it’s a deep, personal exploration of growing…