A full-size world
The creators of the comic The Wind in the Willows has already got us used to an extraordinary plot and unusual dialogues. It could not be otherwise, because the fairy tale under review is considered a pearl of English literature. As in the previous volumes, we continue our adventure with the characters we already know – full-size, colorful and extremely interesting for the reader! I would say that The Wind in the Willows is a comic book that you should own and return to as often as possible.
The story being told
In the latest volume, the Mole and the Rat enjoy the longed-for peace, while Toad suffers torment in a dark and damp dungeon. The wretch was sentenced to twenty years in prison, and in the name of love! Sounds dramatic? And yes, but it’s a fairy tale, so don’t worry about the hero in reserve. For the Mole, the Rat, and the Toad did not come out of such oppression unscathed. The amphibian comes up with an idea how to get out of the confinement and consistently implements his plan. The road to freedom, however, is as dangerous as the adventures experienced so far. As in the previous volumes, here we can admire the anthropomorphization of the characters. Thanks to the short synopsis at the beginning of the volume (thanks, Egmont!) we quickly recall the adventures of the heroes and keep our fingers crossed that this time everything will go their way.
The comic as you see it
The comic The Wind in the Willowsenriched with a hard cover, which gives the artistry of the entire series. In addition, the end paper and illustrations by the author, Michel Plessix, attract the reader’s attention for longer. The graphics can be very detailed and invariably testify to the craftsmanship of the author – some frames are very small, and yet Plessix filled them with details anyway. Noteworthy is also the sensitivity to nature, emphasized many times in the comics – oh, it’s impossible not to admire the views of the lands where the heroes wander … However, one important drawback should be mentioned. Invariably, the language of the characters is inappropriate (not to say incomprehensible) for younger audiences. This should be mentioned because the publishers have marked the comic as readable on its own (or read with parents). Unfortunately, the content will not be sufficiently understandable for young readers,
