
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
•28 March, 2025
Every time I sort through my books or reorganise my bookshelves, I end up reading this beautiful book. I just can't move this book without reading it.
Cicada's story is sad and lonely, heartbreaking and lovely. It's also very bleak, yet hopeful, and the ending is uplifting. Not to mention that the artwork is absolutely stunning.
Shaun Tan is a great storyteller and artist.
•20 October, 2023
I was sorting through some books while adding them to my Keeper Shelf when this one caught my eye. And before I knew it, I was reading it.
This simple, lovely, hopeful and heartbreaking story never fails to make me feel so many emotions. I love this book. There's a reason why it's a Keeper. 😊
•28 May, 2018
I just received this lovely book, and the cover is so adorable I just had to read it right away. Well, I read it to my hubby. :)
Cicada works in a building, and is an overworked, unappreciated data entry clerk. Cicada works and works. No matter how he's treated or ignored or doesn't fit in.
Until one day it's time to retire...
OMG. This book is beautiful. Not just because the artwork is absolutely stunning, but because the simple story is one that hooked me in from the very beginning. I kept reading and went through so many emotions.
By the end, I had tears in my eyes and they weren't entirely from heartbreak.
It's amazing how such a wonderful story unfolds with minimal—but totally gripping—details. A lot of it also has to do with the amazing and eerie art.
I loved this. It's so cute.
Cicada rocks.
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