Content levels
Trigger warnings
Hero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Themes
Synopsis
"David Smith is giving his life for his art--literally. Thanks to a deal with Death, the young sculptor gets his childhood wish: to sculpt anything he can imagine with his bare hands. But now that he only has 200 days to live, deciding what to create is harder than he thought, and discovering the love of his life at the 11th hour isn't making it any easier! This is a story of desire taken to the edge of reason and beyond; of the frantic, clumsy dance steps of young love; and a gorgeous, street-level portrait of the world's greatest city. It's about the small, warm, human moments of everyday life...and the great surging forces that lie just under the surface. Scott McCloud wrote the book on how comics work; now he vaults into great fiction with a breathtaking, funny, and unforgettable new work"--
Is The sculptor appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This graphic novel deals with mature themes including a literal deal with Death and mortality on a deadline. Contains some sexual content and adult situations as the protagonist navigates a romance while facing his limited time. The emotional weight centers on existential questions and sacrifice.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, grief, and terminal illness (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with the intense emotions of finding love when time is running out and the exploration of what really matters in life.