38 pages • 1 hour read
Fábio Moon, Gabriel BáDaytripper
Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Daytripper, a graphic novel by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá, follows Brás de Oliva Domingos through various stages and possible outcomes of his life, from childhood to old age, highlighting significant events such as meeting his first love, the birth of his son, and coping with his father's death, all while aspiring to emerge from his father's shadow and fulfill his own ambitions. The story involves violence and the loss of loved ones.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Daytripper by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá is widely praised for its emotionally resonant storytelling and stunning artwork. Critics commend its exploration of life's pivotal moments and its unique narrative structure. However, some find the story's non-linear progression confusing. Overall, it's seen as a poignant and visually captivating graphic novel.
Who Should Read Daytripper?
Fans of literary graphic novels exploring life's profound themes will enjoy Daytripper by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá. Similar readers of Sandman by Neil Gaiman and Fun Home by Alison Bechdel will savor its poetic reflection on existence, love, and mortality, set in a richly illustrated Brazilian context.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Fantasy
Magical Realism
Latin American Literature
Grief / Death
Relationships
Depression / Suicide
Surrealism
Emotions/Behavior: Fear
Life/Time: Aging
Life/Time: Mortality & Death