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Nick Tapalansky and Kate Glasheen's comic A Radical Shift of Gravity is an intriguing and thought-provoking story that explores what would happen if the laws of gravity suddenly changed. The concept is fascinating, and the story that unfolds is full of surprises and twists that keep the reader engaged. Maya and her father are both relatable and sympathetic characters, and their conflicting journey to lean more about and deal with the reality behind the gravity shift is a thrilling ride.

However, one downside of the comic is the narrative structure that involves several time jumps. While the time jumps can be effective in conveying important information, they can also be somewhat confusing and disruptive to the flow of the story. For instance, at one point, the story jumps forward in time without warning, and it takes a few pages to realize what has happened. This can be frustrating for readers who are trying to follow the story closely.

Despite this, A Radical Shift of Gravity is still an excellent read with many strengths. The artwork by Kate Glasheen is stunning, and the world-building is immersive and well thought out. The book also raises important questions about the nature of power, control, and human resilience in the face of adversity. Overall, I recommend this comic to fans of science fiction!

First time reading Rupi. I appreciate the themes/emotions present, and there were few lines that really spoke to me, but overall I left feeling it was all repetitive and too simplistic. I started taking notes at the beginning of the book and eventually gave up because nothing was standing out. Again, I know I’m not necessary the target audience, but like most influencers I don’t understand how she got so popular. I feel like I’ve heard much of what she said here already, and usually in a more insightful, personal, and articulate way.

It’s clear Ito had no real idea what he was doing with this book. He basically apologies for as much in the afterward. Maybe he was under time pressure from the publisher, maybe he just didn’t know what to do with it - who knows. The end result is a disjointed and mostly uninteresting story. Yes the art is great, and yes several panels are classic freaky-gross Ito, but none of that elevates the trash story and boring characters.