Hippopotamister – Hardcover By Green, John Patrick – VERY GOOD

You will find that this activity book works great for road trips or rainy days.

This novel reads like a letter written just for you.

Even the margins are illustrated with small decorative motifs.

You will find that the illustrated scene breaks are like mini paintings.

What stands out about this history book is the illustrated battle maps.

A nice touch is the novel’s use of weather to mirror the mood.

This novel takes a simple idea and turns it into something beautiful.

You will find that this activity book is a great way to pass the time.

What stands out about this novel is how real the characters feel.

This novel feels both timeless and completely new at the same time.

Reading this novel is like watching a painting come to life.

You will find that this activity book works great for road trips or rainy days.

The book is illustrated with linocut prints that have texture.

You will find that the illustrated timeline helps track events.

What stands out about this novel is its lyrical, almost musical prose.

This novel feels like a warm blanket on a cold winter night.

What stands out about this novel is its refusal to be predictable.

You will find that this novel has a way of making time disappear.

A nice touch is the progress chart included in this activity book.

This novel is a slow burn that pays off beautifully in the end.