Book Review: Brightest by Johann De Venecia & Joanne Crisner

BRIGHTEST 

by Johann de Venecia and Joanne Crisner

       I can only think of good comments on this book, that’s how I liked loved it. This is such a simple yet complex short story. The book itself is short but the message it carries is deep, no kidding there. I personally think it’s a perfect read for children this Christmas. Well, not only children, but also for the adults as well.


      The story is about getting lost and finding our way back home again. This happens to everyone- in our daily normal lives. One day we’re walking calmly and securely on our daily habitual ways, then we find ourselves suddenly chucked out of our comfort zones and lost our way. We face problems, tribulations and trials, then we don’t get back up again. But light comes and rescues us, and this light can be anyone or anything in your life, that makes you remember how colorful and life can be.


It is touching, right? the story. It teaches a great lesson to everyone on how not to give up, especially since we are everyday bombarded with difficulties in life. Added to the story is a very beautiful and creative drawings. It’s explicitly warm to the eyes, and I can just imagine myself reading this book to children at church. It’s a perfect gift to them, not just the book, but most importantly the morale of the story.


Great work Joanne for the story and Johann for the art. :)


Video trailer here: