This is the second graphic novel I've read by Audrey Niffenegger. This story is about three sisters; Clothilde, Ophile, and Bettine. Clothilde, the oldest sister, was considered to be the smartest, Ophile was the most talented, and Bettine, the youngest, was the most attractive. Bettine falls in love with the lighthouse keeper's son, Paris. They conceive a child. Clothilde is insanely jealous of Bettine and is also in love with Paris. Ophile is able to connect with the fetus and knows that he will be a prophet. Tragedy strikes the sisters, but they are able to overcome their differences and are reunited in the end.
I read Raven Girl a few months ago and loved it. So, I expected this to be a strange, fairytale-esque graphic novel. Honestly, it was just weird. The descriptions were vague, short, and the story was choppy. IT never really explained how or why everyone was reunited. I think that I would have enjoyed it more if it had there been more description and if it had been a little longer.
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