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Rating: Before writing the great saga of "Scott Pilgrim VS The World," Brian O'Malley also wrote a graphic novel.
"Lost at Sea" begins with the thoughts of the young protagonist, Raileigh, eighteen years old, who finds herself on a car trip with three of her peers (two boys and a girl). It is clear from the start that Raleigh doesn't feel quite at ease with her travel companions, particularly with the other girl (Stephanie), but little by little she manages to integrate with the group.
The plot is filled with events, accompanied by Raleigh's memories of her childhood and her boyfriend, Stillman. I don't want to add anything else: I risk spoiling a story that is not particularly deep, but definitely moving.
It is therefore a classic "on the road" story, full of absurd events (cats cats cats O_O) but which entertains very willingly.
From a critical point of view, "Lost at Sea" is a simple graphic novel that tells us Raleigh's journey accompanied by her childhood memories, where the protagonist asks herself questions she cannot answer (like practically 95% of stories about adolescence).
Therefore, we wouldn't be talking about a masterpiece, but a pleasant and smooth adolescent story.
But something inside us, while reading Lost at Sea, ignites: it's the desire to live like Raleigh and her friends, the tenderness due to Brian's wonderful (and cute) drawings, the sadness felt while reading Raleigh's absurd thoughts. "Lost at Sea" generates a truly high amount of emotions (especially after a rereading): sadness, empathy towards the characters, a desire for new experiences, A DESIRE TO STAY YOUNG FOREVER.
I want to be honest: I have rarely been swept away by such a whirlwind of sweet emotions, which make me want to explore the world, have fun with friends, experience and express pure and sincere love, stay young forever, curl up in a corner and think about existential questions.
If the review seemed terrible to you, I apologize; but it's difficult for me to express such emotions in words. Along with "Looking for Alaska," which I consider one of the most beautiful books I have ever read, "Lost at Sea" managed to convey very particular emotions to me, similar to nostalgia, that I will not easily forget.
The five-star rating is indicative: this graphic novel is by no means perfect, but the feelings it conveys are incredible. A must-read, without the slightest shadow of a doubt!
Until the next review ^^
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