The full-color art is striking, but some cause confusion. The inclusion of illustrations in a young adult novel makes for a richer reading experience, but several of Miller's black-and-white illustrations are a challenge to decipher. Excessive violence may turn off more sensitive readers.
The romance between Arthur and Nimue lacks true chemistry. Gaps in the story and perspective shifts between characters can feel disorienting. Vaguely medieval but poorly defined world-building feels incomplete. Other characters mostly fail to come alive on the page. Nimue is the best developed character, but the Sword of Power has a dark influence on her, and it seems many of her choices are not hers alone. An Arthurian retelling with a female lead is a fresh take that appeals to a wide audience. The writing in Cursed is smooth and the action is well paced, so it's a decently entertaining read. With an exciting author-illustrator team, this highly anticipated book has some bright spots but fails to live up to the hype. Language is similarly tame, with only a few uses of "s-t" and "ass." There's one passionate kiss and a brief scene that includes nudity while bathing. Nimue and supporting characters are admirable and selfless at times, but they're also sometimes driven by dark motives like fear and revenge. While there are positive messages about the responsibility to help those in need and about women as capable leaders, there's a great deal of violence (torture, bloody sword killings by villains and main characters) and related darker themes about hatred and its consequences.
Miller's stylized illustrations - 30 black and white and 8 full color - punctuate the story. On her journey, she becomes the reluctant leader of the Fey Folk, humans and creatures who can practice magic and are being persecuted by a religious order. A loose take on the Arthurian legends, this story centers on Nimue, a young woman from a Druid village, whose dying mother entrusts the Sword of Power to her for transport to Merlin. Parents need to know that Cursed is a young adult novel by screenwriter Thomas Wheeler and illustrated by comic artist Frank Miller that's been adapted for a 2020 Netflix series set to premiere in 2020. Characters occasionally drink wine but not to excess.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide.
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