Hometown by Shaun Tan review – another masterpiece from the acclaimed author-illustrator
Hometown by Shaun Tan is another masterpiece from the acclaimed author-illustrator, a triumph of a graphic novel about a girl who belongs in a world of strange creatures and customs. Tan's writing is sparse with words, focusing on vivid imagery to tell the fable. Hometown explores the idea that others' judgments and labels can be wrong.
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Published 29 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC · Updated 29 Oct 2026, 14:33 UTC
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