But if there’s a graphic novel out there that isn’t an adaptation, I’m now more ready to pick it up.Young Oak Kim ( née Choe, Korean: 최영옥 born October 18, 1962) is an American politician and businesswoman serving as the U.S. If given the choice, I’ll stick to reading written novels rather than graphic novels. It was more vivid than my brain had ever managed.

On the flip side, I loved seeing the setting illustrated. If I hadn’t read the novel first, I wouldn’t have encountered this issue. It made it hard for me to bond with the story. Kim’s renderings were beautiful, but they weren’t mine.

Oh, and I like how I imagined the characters in my head when I first read the novel. I like existing in the character’s head and figuring out where they’re going and how they tick. Bella’s love for Edward is pretty insta anyway, but in the graphic novel it was light-speed-insta. So much of it is dialogue, it’s like watching a play on paper. Reading graphic novels would give fab practice. With kids, it’s so important that they learn how to read emotions through facial expression, and be able to explain how they and others might be feeling. The illustrations were amazing – the skill required to convey emotion was obvious. The graphic novel zipped past much faster than the written novel had. Aren’t they delicious? So, how did my reader experience compare? The next thought I had was, what awesome covers. It gives you this super quality feel, I was already open to loving the reading experience. The paper is thicker than the novel, as it needs to be I suppose.

Graphic novels are heavy! First thought when I picked it up. (I couldn’t find a website to link to that I was certain was the correct Young Kim – so if anyone knows it, please tell me.) First impressions? Twilight: The Graphic Novel is told over two volumes, based on the work of Stephanie Meyer, art and adaptation by Young Kim. To make it more meaningful, I chose the Twilight volumes – I’ve already read the book. I’ve read a few “pure” graphic novels, but basically I’m a read-the-words-and-make-my-own-picture kind of reader.īut graphic novels continue to be on the rise. When I browse the library shelves, I admit I don’t normally venture into the graphic novel section.

Twilight by Young Kim