Graphic Novel Review – Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant (Delilah Dirk, Book 1) by Tony Cliff (5/5 stars)

Reading Level: Young Adult0
Genre: Graphic Novel/Fantasy Adventure
Length: 176 pages
Publisher: First Second
Release Date: August 27, 2013
ISBN-13: 978-1596438132
Stand Alone or Series: 1st book in the Delilah Dirk series
Source: Borrowed from Library
Rating: 5/5 stars

“Lovable ne’er-do-well Delilah Dirk is an adventurer for the 19th century. She has traveled to Japan, Indonesia, France, and even the New World. Using the skills she’s picked up on the way, Delilah’s adventures continue as she plots to rob a rich and corrupt Sultan in Constantinople. With the aid of her flying boat and her newfound friend, Selim, she evades the Sultan’s guards, leaves angry pirates in the dust, and fights her way through the countryside. For Delilah, one adventure leads to the next in this thrilling and funny installment in her exciting life.”

This is the first volume in the Delilah Dirk series. This was a very fun and fast-paced fantasy graphic novel read. There is a lot of action, adventure, and humor in here and I thoroughly enjoyed the story.

The story is told from Selim’s point of view. He gets caught up in Delilah’s adventures and is at first reluctant to join in. Over time though Delilah wins him over with her crazy antics and carefree attitude.

This was a very well done graphic novel, the illustration is very well done and easy to follow. This is just pure fun to read and I enjoyed it a ton.

Overall this is a wonderful graphic novel; it was beautifully illustrated, loads of fun, and fast-paced. I would recommend to those who love fantasy graphic novel full of adventure and humor.

This book goes towards the following reading challenges:
– Goodreads Reading Challenge
– Graphic Novel Reading Challenge