| Booklist (starred
review): “Niffenegger's grim yet erotic tale
and stunningly moody gothic prints possess
the sly subversion of Edward Gorey, the emotional
valence of Edvard Munch, and her very own brilliant
use of iconographic pattern, surprising perspective,
and tensile line in the service of a delectable,
otherworldly sensibility.”
BBC:
“An object to be treasured and a story which
unfolds like a play - or, as the author says,
“a silent film made from Japanese prints.” The
Three Incestuous Sisters is an affecting
addition to the picture-book genre.”
Fantastic Fiction: “Reminiscent
of the gothic style of Edward Gorey, Niffenegger's
visually stunning narrative affirms her genius
as a storyteller… Haunting illustrations
and lyrical prose depict a timeless tale
of love, revenge, and ultimately, transcendence.”
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