Forbidden Brides…. Book Review.

Story by Neil Gaiman. Adaptation and Art by Shane Oakley. Colors by Nick Filardi. Lettering by Tood Klein. Published by Dark Horse Books.

Full title: Forbidden Brides of the Faceless Slaves in the Secret House of the Night of Dread Desire.

I read the book. I thought I knew what the book was about and what it was saying. I read other thoughts on the internet. I came to a new conclusion. None of the reviews are right or wrong, not even my own. This short 48 page graphic novel is whatever you want it to be. Every reader will carry way their own interpretation and influence.

My own interpretation is write what you love, not what you know. The story opens like many a gothic tale. A woman in distress running to an old house with many a secret. Until the Author pulls the reader out of that story…