Maps of Days

Robert Hunter

 There were two really strong things that hit me about this book. Its use of colour and world building.

Throughout the book Hunters use of colour is always well planned out. For example his decision in the pages above to use a pink-orange sky stops the blue in the giant face from trying to create an orange to contrast and it also allows for a well colour balanced illustration. Although Hunter gives the illusion of using a fantastical amount of colours, it is clear when looking in more detail that Hunter selects specific colours such as a cardamom yellow and a sky blue and the choices variants of tones and shades that fit within that spectrum.   

In relation to Hunters worldbuilding I personally find it so engaging how he creates this narrative that bases itself around the yearns and wants of one being which can be seen as a commentary on how narcissistic and selfish humans can be when they are in love or want something. It mimic this thought process that we as a species seem to go through where we believe that our wants are more significant than the wants of others. It also reflects this almost one track mindedness that people get when they want something in that they tend not to care about the effects on those around. 

This book is both thought provoking in the theory inside the story telling and the theory within its use of colours.