The Other Ones
Written by Jamesie Fournier
Illustrated by Toma Feizo Gas
Published 2022 by Inhabit Media
It’s hard not to be pleased with The Other Ones by Jamesie Fournier.
This volume offers two stories, the second quite short, both of which read very much like legend or lore, although, from a quick check, they appear to be original works.
Fournier is an Inuk writer raised in Denendeh and based in Thebacha/Fort Smith, N.T. He is best known for his horror fiction, as noted by inuitartfoundation.org.
That leaning toward horror is certainly evident in The Other Ones, Fournier’s debut.
The book includes two stories: The Net and Before Dawn.
The Net is the more fully developed of the two and is more deeply rooted in horror, though it avoids relying on gore.
It is also in The Net where the striking artwork truly enhances the reading experience. Dark, certainly, but a couple of full-page spreads would not look out of place on the wall of a man cave or game room.
Before Dawn feels more like a cautionary tale. It reads like a story a parent might tell a child about not wandering too far, or the “bogeyman” will get you, only with a distinctly northern perspective. It leans toward softer horror, but remains satisfying.
As a debut effort, this book certainly whets the appetite for what Fournier may produce next.
It’s also worth noting that the hardcover format, slight though it is, adds a touch of quality to the overall feel of the book.
The Other Ones
Written by Jamesie Fournier
Illustrated by Toma Feizo Gas
Published 2022 by Inhabit Media
It’s hard not to be pleased with The Other Ones by Jamesie Fournier.
This volume offers two stories, the second quite short, both of which read very much like legend or lore, although, from a quick check, they appear to be original works.
Fournier is an Inuk writer raised in Denendeh and based in Thebacha/Fort Smith, N.T. He is best known for his horror fiction, as noted by inuitartfoundation.org.
That leaning toward horror is certainly evident in The Other Ones, Fournier’s debut.
The book includes two stories: The Net and Before Dawn.
The Net is the more fully developed of the two and is more deeply rooted in horror, though it avoids relying on gore.
It is also in The Net where the striking artwork truly enhances the reading experience. Dark, certainly, but a couple of full-page spreads would not look out of place on the wall of a man cave or game room.
Before Dawn feels more like a cautionary tale. It reads like a story a parent might tell a child about not wandering too far, or the “bogeyman” will get you, only with a distinctly northern perspective. It leans toward softer horror, but remains satisfying.
As a debut effort, this book certainly whets the appetite for what Fournier may produce next.
It’s also worth noting that the hardcover format, slight though it is, adds a touch of quality to the overall feel of the book.
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