R. Horwood's profile

Beautifully moving, an exceptional graphic novel, 4 Sep 2008

It's been a while since I've read such a moving story and it's been even longer since I actually cried at the end of a book, but Three Shadows is such a beautiful tale that it had me gripped with emotion from start to finish.

Living in a little house in the country, Louis and Lise enjoy a happy and simple life with their young son Joachim. Everything seems perfect until one day three dark figures appear on horseback on the horizon. As the days pass by, the figures come and go, getting closer with every visit. Every time Louis attempts to approach and challenge the shadows they simply vanish. Soon Louis and Lise realise that these shadows are stalking their child, watching and… Read more

Just beautiful, 8 Jul 2008

I'm a huge fan of the colourful vintage and bazaar-style look in the home, it makes personal spaces that little bit more original. I love to search charity and second hand shops for the kind of finds featured in this book and I have to say that it is the most inspiring book of it's kind I have ever come across. If you are searching for a few tips, ideas and pointers on how to pull this look off, this book is well worth a purchase.

Light hearted and playful, 8 Jul 2008

This is a great little book that was bought for me as a present some years back. It is one of those books that just has you smiling from the moment you open it. Full of fun spells explained with the cutest little illustrations, this book will bring out the white witch in anyone.