Through the Woods

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Face Stealer: The monster kills people and then inhabits their bodies, pretending to be them. "She" initially tries taking Bell with this intention, but then Bell exploits the fact that Monster Is a Mommy by telling "Rebecca" of the horrors she and her children will experience once they actually get to the city, frightening the monster so much that "she" leaves Bell alone. But then at the end of the story, Bell discovers Clarence has become a host, too... a b Alverson, Brigid (26 October 2015). "Comics A.M. | Emily Carroll's 'Through the Woods' wins British Fantasy Award". Comic Book Resources. a b c d e Hubbard, Taryn (2014). "An interview with Emily Carroll: A Fairy-Tale Teller in the Digital Age". Room Magazine. Archived from the original on 12 October 2014 . Retrieved 6 November 2020. It’s a helluva start to the book which sets a standard that the other stories unfortunately don’t match with each one becoming slightly less inspired than the last. They’re all good stories but none measure up to the chilling brilliance of Our Neighbor’s House. Parental Abandonment: Justified. The three girls' mother died before the story started, and their father soon follows by going out hunting in the woods during a snowstorm.

This book is full of gorgeous, terrifying tales of mysterious wooded misadventures that creep right into your brain and seduce you." Big Sister Instinct: Beth, despite being the middle sister, is convinced that Mary was taken away by the man with the wide-brimmed hat, and searches for her all over the house. Unfortunately, while she's busy looking for Mary, the man with the wide-brimmed hat takes Hannah, too. Hannah wears a white dress and a yellow cloak, which emphasizes her youth and innocence. Of the three sisters, she doesn't really understand everything that's going on, including the importance of surviving a heavy snowstorm and the ramifications of their father's death.But my favorite story of all was the one that was told to the monster. How hella cool was that? Totally awesome. :) Graphic stories with warmth - lovely photos -- I've already got some lovely 'art' books - of women's bodies - aging women - - great colorful yoga books - and so on... looking for new ideas... This girl Janna used to speak to ghosts but it wasn't for real, she was scamming people. But her friend really did see ghosts. Then there are Somewhat Shook Up Maidens (SSUM™) who should stay at home and play whist or sew or embroider or some other fascinating occupation of the sort (like any proper, self-respecting, young Regency lady) instead of pretending she can speak to the dead and stuff. Death by Woman Scorned: The husband dies at the hands of his first wife, who is furious with him for murdering her and became violently possessive of him after her death. It also counts as a Karmic Death, since the husband murdered his first wife to possess her wealth and estate.

His Face All Red begins a theme that’ll last for the next three tales, namely the idea of someone - or something - possessing your body, wearing it like a meat puppet and undergoing a complete personality change (maybe she’s so fearful of this because someone in Carroll’s family had Alzheimer’s?). Two brothers, one a hero, one forgotten, go into the woods to kill the monster terrorising the village - not realising the monsters were never on the outside. More Teeth than the Osmond Family: As a girl, Bell's mother would tell her stories of such monsters. Bell never believed them.Or because they are revoltingly innocent little children with super cool, affectionate and not-so-imaginary friends who love to stay up and chat with them at night. Braids of Action: Beth wears her hair in braids, and is seen braiding them herself twice. She's depicted as the most reasonable of her sisters, looking out for their well-being and trying to convince them it is better to go to the neighbor's house where they have better chances of surviving the snowstorm. Emily Carroll (born 1983) is a comics author from Ontario, Canada. Carroll started making comics in 2010, and her horror webcomic His Face All Red went viral around Halloween of 2010. Since then, Carroll has published two books of her own work, created comics for various comics anthologies, and provided illustrations for other works. Carroll has won several awards, including an Ignatz and two Eisners. First Wife: I gave my love everything... and he cut off my hands. Do you think he loves you now? Think you've usurped my role? When I've torn you to pieces girl, then I'll be whole.

Shoot the Shaggy Dog: After both of her sisters have disappeared with the man with the wide-brimmed hat and toothy smile, Beth flees her home to the neighbor's house, despite being without any food and the snow now being much worse than it was several days prior. After an exhausting, dangerous trek, she finally makes it to the neighbor's house... and finds the man with the wide-brimmed hat waiting for her there. Body Snatcher: The monster has taken over Rebecca's body... and is looking for new hosts for its children as well. Bell is nearly taken, but she scares the monster into leaving her alone by telling her stories about what the city will do to its children once their presence is discovered. Unfortunately, the same couldn't be said of Clarence, who was revealed to be a host by the story's end.My my, Big Bad, what beautifully, healthy teeth you have! Mind having a word with Ms Flapper of the Dubious Dental Hygiene up there? Pretty sure she’d love to have your dentist’s number and stuff. I'd heard this graphic novel was creepy, but I don't think I'd realised just how creepy. I probably should have guessed when it said it was perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman.