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1906, Barellito. Une famille venue de Londres emménage au bord de la mer, dans un petit village d’Italie. Le père veut se consacrer à la pêche. Le fils, William, se réjouit déjà à l’idée de courir en pleine nature, loin de la grisaille londonienne. Et puis, il y a Lisa, la petite voisine aux cheveux noirs qui l’a si gentiment accueilli… Mais les habitants de Barellito ne cachent pas leur hostilité aux nouveaux arrivants. Ils n’apprécient pas que des " étrangers " s’installent chez eux. Quant à Lisa, elle semble douée d’étranges pouvoirs…
96 pages, Hardcover
First published January 10, 2004
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October 7, 2019
☆ / 5 STARS
The cover of this GN looks so cute. I was imagining that it would be an exciting adventure of childhood experiences and whimsy set apart by deeper themes of technology’s impact on the fishing trade and cultural assimilation. What I got wasn’t nearly as good as that sounds.
The story itself was pieced together in an almost incoherent manner that left the main character arc quite confusing to follow. The setting and culture were described quite well and were easy to imagine however, throughout the story there were so many elements that left me completely clueless that it took away my ability to understand the deeper messages in the text. Worlds Unseen spoke of technology’s impact on fishing as well as a small town that refused to accept outsiders however, I couldn’t tell which way the story lent in terms of approval for these factors.
There were instances in which absolutely random events happened in the midst of the story, as if to create a side-story of which we were not told the characters, events or time period. There was absolutely no connection or relevance to the main story line, that I could gather, and so this completely confused me.
The artistic aspect was the best part of my reading experience. The colours were vivid, the lines strong and the speech was well balanced on the page as a ratio to graphics. The panels were well placed and easy to follow.
ARC provided by Europe Comics via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The cover of this GN looks so cute. I was imagining that it would be an exciting adventure of childhood experiences and whimsy set apart by deeper themes of technology’s impact on the fishing trade and cultural assimilation. What I got wasn’t nearly as good as that sounds.
The story itself was pieced together in an almost incoherent manner that left the main character arc quite confusing to follow. The setting and culture were described quite well and were easy to imagine however, throughout the story there were so many elements that left me completely clueless that it took away my ability to understand the deeper messages in the text. Worlds Unseen spoke of technology’s impact on fishing as well as a small town that refused to accept outsiders however, I couldn’t tell which way the story lent in terms of approval for these factors.
There were instances in which absolutely random events happened in the midst of the story, as if to create a side-story of which we were not told the characters, events or time period. There was absolutely no connection or relevance to the main story line, that I could gather, and so this completely confused me.
The artistic aspect was the best part of my reading experience. The colours were vivid, the lines strong and the speech was well balanced on the page as a ratio to graphics. The panels were well placed and easy to follow.
ARC provided by Europe Comics via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
October 4, 2019
I received this comic from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
Since, I have no clue what this was about, I will just write a tiny review.. This is about a family who moves to Italy and the idyllic life they hope to lead and how the village people aren't too kind at times (and later on things escalate, holy crap people what the hell is wrong with you?), and it is also about their son who makes friends with 3 from the village. They are all born on the same day (yes, awesome right?) and we see them try to be friends (and using drugs), but two of the boys are getting influenced by their dads from the village (who aren't keen on new people).
In between the story there are some kind of other story?? It just came out of nowhere and I didn't know what they meant or why they were added. People die? Um?
And the ending? Whut? Well, this wasn't for me. Not at all. So no, I am not going to be reading this one further.
Since, I have no clue what this was about, I will just write a tiny review.. This is about a family who moves to Italy and the idyllic life they hope to lead and how the village people aren't too kind at times (and later on things escalate, holy crap people what the hell is wrong with you?), and it is also about their son who makes friends with 3 from the village. They are all born on the same day (yes, awesome right?) and we see them try to be friends (and using drugs), but two of the boys are getting influenced by their dads from the village (who aren't keen on new people).
In between the story there are some kind of other story?? It just came out of nowhere and I didn't know what they meant or why they were added. People die? Um?
And the ending? Whut? Well, this wasn't for me. Not at all. So no, I am not going to be reading this one further.
December 18, 2019
Narration-wise it could be better, surely. But, it had stuff to say and it told them, clearly or not. The criticism on localism is clear, the threat of the “new-age” is the main axis for the story. The vignettes were forced and out of context, plus the POVs that changed every fifth page were a bit tricky to follow. But, it was a decent effort and I’d be interested to read sequel, I’d hope for a cosmic justice, such a fool I am.
Art is beautiful. Clear lines, nice flow between panels, small texts that helped the pace of the story stay high. Coloring was warm and a bit cartoonish in a good way.
Art is beautiful. Clear lines, nice flow between panels, small texts that helped the pace of the story stay high. Coloring was warm and a bit cartoonish in a good way.
October 3, 2019
Unfortunately this was not a book for me. I thought I would be able to connect to it and liking it since the description sounded very intriguing.
The art was alright I did appreciate it but did not love it. The sex scenes I did not enjoy and found them no child friendly. The whole story was confusing and I missed what the author is trying to get across. I did have an issue with sexualizing children as well in some scenes. Hence my 1 star rating..
The art was alright I did appreciate it but did not love it. The sex scenes I did not enjoy and found them no child friendly. The whole story was confusing and I missed what the author is trying to get across. I did have an issue with sexualizing children as well in some scenes. Hence my 1 star rating..
July 15, 2021
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October 6, 2019
Worlds Unseen surely has some bad vibe going on and it's perfect! It's 1906 and William moves from London to Italy with his family to their inherited house. He meets a girl named Lisa and their family has to overcome the hate of the villagers. Fishing is a tough business and lives and property are lost before nothing is even settled. Lisa and some other boys invite William to smoke weird herbs so that they feel like they are some other people in some other time. This mystery is somehow linked to the fact that all the kids were born on the same day. Such a mystery! I really enjoyed the plot and how hazy and hard to understand it is. The looming darkness is surely something else and you feel sick when reading this (but in a good way).
The characters are so different to one another and the art looks beautiful and round even, which makes this an odd one surely. The colors fit so perfectly with the Italian countryside feeling and the dream-like happenings are rich in red and orange. I'm quite interested in knowing what happens next and somehow this comic proves once again how people are wolves to each other. The comic reminded me of Daytripper a lot. This is awesome!
The characters are so different to one another and the art looks beautiful and round even, which makes this an odd one surely. The colors fit so perfectly with the Italian countryside feeling and the dream-like happenings are rich in red and orange. I'm quite interested in knowing what happens next and somehow this comic proves once again how people are wolves to each other. The comic reminded me of Daytripper a lot. This is awesome!
February 23, 2022
👎🏻 DISAPPOINTING
The drawings are very likable, but the plot is so confuse and cerebral that you keep losing the point, and it gets worse in the second volume. Too bad, it looked promising.
WARNINGS: nudity (adults and children), prophanities, sex scenes, violence
STYLING: ⭐⭐⭐
ORIGINALITY: ⭐⭐
CHARACTER DEV.: ⭐⭐
PLOT DEV.: ⭐
IMPORTANCE: ⭐
The drawings are very likable, but the plot is so confuse and cerebral that you keep losing the point, and it gets worse in the second volume. Too bad, it looked promising.
WARNINGS: nudity (adults and children), prophanities, sex scenes, violence
STYLING: ⭐⭐⭐
ORIGINALITY: ⭐⭐
CHARACTER DEV.: ⭐⭐
PLOT DEV.: ⭐
IMPORTANCE: ⭐
September 12, 2022
D.L. = October 2004 = not noted "premier edition"
It's a great read and the goofy art works well- I want to continue to the next to see how it all shapes up! The characters and the setting are orchestrated wonderfully and the action flows well.
The only problem is that the out->of->body->flashbacks are too vague and no explanation is given about why they happen to the kids.
It's a great read and the goofy art works well- I want to continue to the next to see how it all shapes up! The characters and the setting are orchestrated wonderfully and the action flows well.
The only problem is that the out->of->body->flashbacks are too vague and no explanation is given about why they happen to the kids.
February 9, 2020
I honestly haven't read something like this before. This book is just the first volume amongst many and here the plot line have barely started. We can say that it was mostly an introduction type. We got to know the characters well, there is a hidden mystery to the book and a parallel world kind of a realm that has certain scenes in between. I still have to figure out what exactly those were about. And I think only the next parts of the book will give the answer to that. A boy woh have come to live in a village with his family goes through a series of weird and life changing experiences in a short while. But this might be not just a sheer coincidence of falling of events. There is something fishy going on and you can only read ahead to find out more on it.
Not recommended to children since it has graphic images of sex and murder
Not recommended to children since it has graphic images of sex and murder
August 22, 2020
L'histoire est très mystérieuse. On y voit une petite communauté en Espagne où les locaux n'aiment pas trop les nouveaux arrivés de la Grand Bretagne. Ces nouveaux arrivés sont une famille qui vient faire sa vie dans ce nouveau pays. Au même temps, on retrouve 4 enfants qu'on on une sorte de liaison spirituelle. Ces enfants sont connectés par leurs vies passées.
November 2, 2019
Europe Comics can be hit or miss, so it surprised me that this was a hit. Supernatural and stories within stories and a coming of age tale on the Italian coast in the early 1900s.
Reviewed for NetGalley.
Reviewed for NetGalley.
August 9, 2011
De quoi convaincre même ceux qui ne sont pas amateurs de bd. On retrouve dans les dessins toute la lumière de la Méditerranée. Prenant.
November 28, 2016
Nudity and adventure in The Blue Lagoon (the movie). The savage dark skinned girl who falls for the weird white boy. Racism, colonialism and ugly drawings about a world the authors have never known.
March 23, 2026
Cuanto prometía y que malo ha resultado ser al final...
Hay autores que miedo me dan cuando empiezan a meterse en movidas de reencarnación y viajes en el tiempo. Son historias que por lo general me suelen gustar pero es muy complicado estructurarlas de una manera clara. Empieza la historia con un pueblecito italiano y 4 niños que han nacido el mismo día. Parece que va a tratar sobre la aldea intentando acoger a una familia empresaria inglesa que acaba de llegar. en mitad del comic hay escenas que no tienen nada que ver con la historia y parecen esas páginas promocionales que te ponían para engancharte a nuevas historias. No es hasta casi el final del comic que he comprendido que esas viñetas formaban parte de la historia y aparecían cada vez que los protagonistas hacían un ritual chamán.
Luego, son capaces de ver sus vidas pasadas a través de un objeto alienígenas pero no sabemos de dónde ha salido en ningún momento?? Que clase de civilización tenia ese poder? qué es y por qué existe ??
La historia de repente da un giro y se adelanta 20 años. Los protagonistas se reencuentran y deciden ir a la selva a buscar al novio de una de las protagonistas, que se ha vuelto loco y se ha ido por ahí. P.D el novio la maltrataba.
P.D.D el grupo son 3 tíos y una tía y quien sea que ha escrito esto no ha podido resistirse a hacer comentarios sobre lo buena que está la tía en momentos dados de la historia. Parece ser que los hombres no pueden ser amigos de una mujer y ya.
Total que concluye la historia con la pava encontrando a su amado quien resultó ser su marido en una vida pasada el cual la maltrataba y la mató junto a sus tres hijos que son los 3 amigos en la actualidad. Bueno bueno una barbaridad, osea ella sigue enamorada ?? y encima muere de corazón roto cuando su amado se pega un tiro con la escopeta si es que yo flipo. No sé qué historia de amor trascendental pretenden que me trague. Ah y un dato gracioso, cuando la chica encuentra a su novio, lo encuentra atado en una cueva y lo primero que hace es desatarlo y follar con el si es que esto es nonsense.
Me han querido contar 5 historias diferentes.
Hay autores que miedo me dan cuando empiezan a meterse en movidas de reencarnación y viajes en el tiempo. Son historias que por lo general me suelen gustar pero es muy complicado estructurarlas de una manera clara. Empieza la historia con un pueblecito italiano y 4 niños que han nacido el mismo día. Parece que va a tratar sobre la aldea intentando acoger a una familia empresaria inglesa que acaba de llegar. en mitad del comic hay escenas que no tienen nada que ver con la historia y parecen esas páginas promocionales que te ponían para engancharte a nuevas historias. No es hasta casi el final del comic que he comprendido que esas viñetas formaban parte de la historia y aparecían cada vez que los protagonistas hacían un ritual chamán.
Luego, son capaces de ver sus vidas pasadas a través de un objeto alienígenas pero no sabemos de dónde ha salido en ningún momento?? Que clase de civilización tenia ese poder? qué es y por qué existe ??
La historia de repente da un giro y se adelanta 20 años. Los protagonistas se reencuentran y deciden ir a la selva a buscar al novio de una de las protagonistas, que se ha vuelto loco y se ha ido por ahí. P.D el novio la maltrataba.
P.D.D el grupo son 3 tíos y una tía y quien sea que ha escrito esto no ha podido resistirse a hacer comentarios sobre lo buena que está la tía en momentos dados de la historia. Parece ser que los hombres no pueden ser amigos de una mujer y ya.
Total que concluye la historia con la pava encontrando a su amado quien resultó ser su marido en una vida pasada el cual la maltrataba y la mató junto a sus tres hijos que son los 3 amigos en la actualidad. Bueno bueno una barbaridad, osea ella sigue enamorada ?? y encima muere de corazón roto cuando su amado se pega un tiro con la escopeta si es que yo flipo. No sé qué historia de amor trascendental pretenden que me trague. Ah y un dato gracioso, cuando la chica encuentra a su novio, lo encuentra atado en una cueva y lo primero que hace es desatarlo y follar con el si es que esto es nonsense.
Me han querido contar 5 historias diferentes.
July 12, 2023
Cette histoire pleine d'originalité se divise en deux parties correspondant chacune à un tome.
Dans la première partie, on suit William et sa famille qui débarque dans le sud de l'Italie. Leur arrivée n'est pas bien vue par les habitants. William réussit néanmoins à se faire trois amis, tous nés le même jour que lui.
Cette première moitié nous offre une critique sociale où l'innocence de l'enfance se heurte à la peur et la haine des adultes.
Une touche de fantastique apparaît mais celle-ci n'est développée que dans le second tome.
L'ellipse qui sépare les deux volumes m'a un peu perturbée car peu d'éléments nous sont confiés sur ce qui est arrivé aux quatre amis pendants ces vingt années.
Même si la notion d'amitié revient en force dans cette partie du récit, c'est le fantastique qui a surtout la part belle. Je ne vais pas développer cet élément pour garder la surprise aux nouveaux lecteurs.
Bien que je reconnaisse toute la poésie et l'émotion qui sont magnifiquement retranscrites par les dessins de cette histoire, j'avoue ne pas y adhérer totalement. La fin ne m'a pas satisfaite.
Cette lecture reste tout de même une expérience intéressante que je vous conseille de faire. Peut-être y serez-vous plus sensible que moi.
Ma chronique : https://psycheedelik-unehistoiredemot...
Dans la première partie, on suit William et sa famille qui débarque dans le sud de l'Italie. Leur arrivée n'est pas bien vue par les habitants. William réussit néanmoins à se faire trois amis, tous nés le même jour que lui.
Cette première moitié nous offre une critique sociale où l'innocence de l'enfance se heurte à la peur et la haine des adultes.
Une touche de fantastique apparaît mais celle-ci n'est développée que dans le second tome.
L'ellipse qui sépare les deux volumes m'a un peu perturbée car peu d'éléments nous sont confiés sur ce qui est arrivé aux quatre amis pendants ces vingt années.
Même si la notion d'amitié revient en force dans cette partie du récit, c'est le fantastique qui a surtout la part belle. Je ne vais pas développer cet élément pour garder la surprise aux nouveaux lecteurs.
Bien que je reconnaisse toute la poésie et l'émotion qui sont magnifiquement retranscrites par les dessins de cette histoire, j'avoue ne pas y adhérer totalement. La fin ne m'a pas satisfaite.
Cette lecture reste tout de même une expérience intéressante que je vous conseille de faire. Peut-être y serez-vous plus sensible que moi.
Ma chronique : https://psycheedelik-unehistoiredemot...
April 14, 2021
'Worlds Unseen Vol. 1' by Georges Abolin with art by Olivier Pont is a graphic novel about a family that moves to a small Italian fishing village and what happens to them there.
This story takes place at the turn of the 20th century. Young William and his family move to a fishing village. His father has a dream of buying a fishing boat, but the locals are distrustful of strangers and don't want their livelihoods threatened. Meanwhile, William makes friends with the local kids, especially a girl named Lisa who has caught his eye.
This book has some odd content like a strange interwoven story that is pretty dark. It also looks like it could be for children, but the content is probably not appropriate for that audience. The art is good, but it's hard to recommend this one.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
This story takes place at the turn of the 20th century. Young William and his family move to a fishing village. His father has a dream of buying a fishing boat, but the locals are distrustful of strangers and don't want their livelihoods threatened. Meanwhile, William makes friends with the local kids, especially a girl named Lisa who has caught his eye.
This book has some odd content like a strange interwoven story that is pretty dark. It also looks like it could be for children, but the content is probably not appropriate for that audience. The art is good, but it's hard to recommend this one.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
November 18, 2021
Hmmm I wonder if something got lost in translation. The artwork was lovely and kept me captivated, but the story was piecemeal and confusing and hard to follow. Frequently (I think?) the narrator would change without any notation which made it hard to understand, then there are cut-scenes intermixed that were never explained (although I think maybe it had to do with Lisa's ability? was she having these as visions?), and lastly there was just a lot going on and some side plots got thrown in at the end to add to the confusion. And then it just...ended? Like right at the climax? I know there's another volume at least to carry on the story but I still felt like it should have wrapped up a bit more since it indicates that 20 years will go by before that second volume takes place? Plus, judging by the cover and description, I had assumed it was a children's/middle grade graphic novel but boy oh boy there's a lot of nudity and sex for something with a ten-year-old protagonist!
March 5, 2020
3 STARS
As far as art is concerned, Worlds Unseen is a good book. I liked the drawings and the strong colors that reminded me of the South of Italy.
Unfortunately, the story is very confusing. I know that there will be another part and maybe everything will be explained, but in this book the reader doesn't really understand what are those worlds unseen, who sees them and what's their precise link with the protagonists. The story seems to go in a completely different direction from the flashes of the "other worlds" we see. But, as I said, this is just the first part.
Moreover, I think that the story maybe wanted to also be a narrative of fear and hatred of anything foreign (people, progress, etc...), but the authors have built it in a way that felt a little bit stereotyped.
All in all, this book is not what I was expecting.
As far as art is concerned, Worlds Unseen is a good book. I liked the drawings and the strong colors that reminded me of the South of Italy.
Unfortunately, the story is very confusing. I know that there will be another part and maybe everything will be explained, but in this book the reader doesn't really understand what are those worlds unseen, who sees them and what's their precise link with the protagonists. The story seems to go in a completely different direction from the flashes of the "other worlds" we see. But, as I said, this is just the first part.
Moreover, I think that the story maybe wanted to also be a narrative of fear and hatred of anything foreign (people, progress, etc...), but the authors have built it in a way that felt a little bit stereotyped.
All in all, this book is not what I was expecting.
March 21, 2024
Decent cute illustrations with a disjointed unimpressive storyline of early 19th century Italy, followed by Istanbul.
I was expecting some Tuscan magic, which unfortunately didn't exist in this one.
Loved the friendship and bonding between William, Paolo, Nino and Lisa, all of them born on the same day. This part was interesting over the years as they grew.
"How by the time you've told a story, blown a kiss, you're already at the end of the road, worn out and wrinkled."
Overall:
A passable affair.
I was expecting some Tuscan magic, which unfortunately didn't exist in this one.
Loved the friendship and bonding between William, Paolo, Nino and Lisa, all of them born on the same day. This part was interesting over the years as they grew.
"How by the time you've told a story, blown a kiss, you're already at the end of the road, worn out and wrinkled."
Overall:
A passable affair.
June 22, 2020
I'm rather surprised at the many negative reviews for this one - it's clearly only part one of a series and yes, there are things that are not completely explained but that is because I feel like those things will be revealed as the story progresses. I think I figured out why the story has weird time-jumps but I of course can't confirm it until the next volume, which I definitely want to read.
March 14, 2026
Belle petite histoire, touchante et humaine, qui sent la sueur et le désir. Il y a un petit côté ésotérique pas clair dans cette intrigue, teintée de clichés un peu éculés, mais on sent que ça provient d’un véritable souffle narratif. Curieux de lire la suite de ce diptyque, en espérant que ça ne devienne pas trop cucu. Je me croise les doigts pour un trip à trois ou quatre, on verra bien.
January 1, 2019
J'ai beaucoup aimé les dessins et l'histoire est mélancolique. Y'a une part d'imaginaire et de mystique et une autre part très ancrée dans la réalité. C'est une bd sur la fin de l'enfance.
July 29, 2020
Sublime histoire de destins croisés
May 1, 2021
I'm sorry for having nothing good to say about it other than the illustrations are good.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing a copy in exchange for a review.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing a copy in exchange for a review.
March 1, 2023
An intriguing comic, can't wait to read more
December 29, 2024
L’histoire est cryptique, les illustrations sont belles mais souvent imprécises et ne permettent pas d’identifier certains détails. J’attends la suite et les explications
January 20, 2025
Luscious artwork, youthful friendships, cranky old Luddites and beautiful landscapes all wrapped up with a bit of a cliffhanger. What's not to like?
February 27, 2026
J’ai lu les deux tomes et pour moi cette bande dessinée est un sans faute. Dessins, scénario, un peu de mystère, d’amitié, d’Italie… le combo parfait!
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