Everything We Miss

Everything We Miss is a graphic novel that follows two characters through the end of their relationship. Hidden creatures and phenomena exist in the margins of their daily lives, unseen by the human characters. The narrative takes place over a short period but captures numerous small moments and parallel occurrences. Events play out in both the visible human world and an invisible supernatural realm that operates alongside it. Luke Pearson's illustrations employ a limited color palette of orange, black and white to depict both the mundane and mysterious elements of the story. The artwork seamlessly transitions between realistic domestic scenes and surreal sequences featuring strange beings and forces. The work explores themes of perception, loss, and the countless moments and connections that pass by unnoticed in life. Through its dual layers of reality, it suggests how much occurs beyond human awareness while highlighting the gaps that exist between people even in intimate relationships.

Readers describe the book as a meditation on missed connections and overlooked moments in life. Readers appreciated: - The metaphorical art style depicting unseen creatures and events - The sense of melancholy and regret that feels universal - Brief length that encourages multiple readings - Creative use of color (limited to black, white, and orange) Common criticisms: - Story feels too abstract and unclear - Price high for a short book - Some found it pretentious or trying too hard to be deep Review Data: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (500+ ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (30+ reviews) Notable Reader Comments: "Captures that gnawing feeling of what-ifs and missed opportunities" - Goodreads "Beautiful artwork but the narrative left me confused" - Amazon "Like a visual poem about regret" - Goodreads "Expected more substance for the price" - Amazon reviewer

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🔹 Luke Pearson created the popular Hilda series of graphic novels, which was later adapted into a Netflix animated series winning multiple awards including a BAFTA and an Emmy. 🔹 Everything We Miss explores invisible moments and unseen creatures that exist in the periphery of our daily lives, drawing inspiration from both folklore and contemporary anxieties. 🔹 The book uses a limited color palette of black, white, and orange to create its haunting atmospheric effects, a technique that enhances the dreamlike quality of the narrative. 🔹 Published by Nobrow Press in 2011, this work helped establish Luke Pearson as a significant voice in contemporary graphic storytelling when he was just in his mid-twenties. 🔹 The supernatural elements in the book draw from various mythological traditions, including Scandinavian folklore, which would later become a major influence in Pearson's Hilda series.