I read this courtesy NetGalley and Andrews McMeel. I came into this work by recommendation, but nothing else, so when I actually read this graphic novel, I was amazed. The images tell a series of cohesive stories and the wording is so pure, its poetry. It had me thinking of the quiet moments of life and how it is simple, yet stirring.
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Reading this book made me realize that I've seen a good handful of the author's comics online and enjoyed them! It's great to see them all in one place! I like the cinematic style that these use and the endings of a good number of them really hit.

Jordan Bolton’s debut comic collection, *Blue Sky Through the Window of a Moving Car,* is a vibrant mosaic of everyday life that captures the beauty and messiness of human experiences. Through his art and poetic language, Bolton brings seemingly small moments into sharp focus, revealing the shared, universal emotions that make up the essence of our daily lives. This collection is a warm, relatable reminder to savor those fleeting moments and to notice the quiet, unassuming magic in our lives.

Bolton divides the collection into three sections—In Public, In Transit, and At Home—which collectively cover the spaces where we spend most of our lives. Each section is packed with scenes that are likely familiar to anyone who has navigated through crowded city streets, traveled on a bus or train, or cherished quiet evenings at home. The situations he chooses to depict are often mundane: waiting for a bus, sharing a fleeting glance with a stranger, or witnessing a couple’s argument. But it’s in these ordinary scenes that Bolton finds the extraordinary, revealing the threads of connection, vulnerability, and emotion that bind us all.

The comics themselves are minimalistic yet impactful, with Bolton’s art style conveying a deep emotional resonance. His drawings pair perfectly with short, introspective lines of poetry, striking a balance between heart-wrenching and heart-warming. Through simple yet poignant phrases, he captures a range of emotions—love, heartbreak, shame, hope, and everything in between. Each page draws readers into a world that is achingly familiar, like catching snippets of our own memories.

What makes this collection especially compelling is how it encourages readers to be present in their own lives. Bolton reminds us that, while life often seems fleeting, each moment is worth noticing. The passing sky through a car window, a smile exchanged with a stranger, the comfort of solitude at home—all are invitations to slow down and appreciate the world around us. His comics serve as both a reflection and a gentle nudge to find joy and meaning in the small details of our daily existence.

With previously unreleased comics included, *Blue Sky Through the Window of a Moving Car* is a refreshing, heartfelt look at what it means to be human. Bolton’s work speaks directly to the heart, evoking laughter, sadness, and nostalgia. Readers will likely come away from this collection with a renewed appreciation for the beauty in the mundane and a reminder that, in our shared experiences, we are never truly alone. This is a perfect read for anyone who enjoys reflective, slice-of-life stories told through the unique medium of comics.

The comics were really interesting and I enjoyed several of them. It reminded me a lot of my life. I’d definitely recommend reading this.

A minimalistic and meditative exploration of the mundane with its profound moments.
The highlight for me was Bolton’s approach and how he linked one line to the other in such a delicate and smooth way.
I enjoyed the colours and some of the art, and I suppose in print they will pop and look more saturated.
Yet, with all of the above, I wanted more - a longer book, more stories/poems/scenes, more depth to the art.
I appreciate the concept very much, and my asking for more stems from the high potential.

The perfect graphic novel to have come across on the day I turned 30... what a cosy, laid-back vibe of a read.

A very beautiful and simple and quiet comic about noticing and living the small moments in life in our fast-pasted reality. I loved the simple comic-style art combined with the narration in poem form, a very delightful read

Blue Sky Through the Window of a Moving Car is a lovely little collection of comics that reads a bit like poetry. It includes several short stories told in beautifully illustrated panels, each accompanied by a short sentence. The themes focus on finding beauty in the day-to-day and living in the moment, and I truly enjoyed the chill vibes.

It’s a book that invites you to slow down and appreciate the little things, perfect for when you are in a contemplative mood. Definitely one to read and revisit whenever you’re looking to be reminded of the simple joys of life.

✨ Disclaimer ✨ I received a free copy of this book and this is my honest review.

This is a simple book on love and life, and while it is presented in a format that is more simplified than the complex stories it tells, it is both a joy to read and view with its artistic content. I like that the book provides love, grief, connection, and storytelling in such a way that it is relatable. Although I did tend to find myself reading it in a staccato way because of how the story is broken up in each panel, I still thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

I loved the aesthetics of this book. This is the first time me reading poetry with illustrations. It gives a comic type vibe. The illustrations helped me connect well with the poetry. The theme of each poem was deep and meaningful. Reading this was calming. If you're someone who wants to explore poetry, this is the right book for you!

A beautifully illustrated collection that explores feelings of melancholy and the quiet moments we all experiences at different times of our lives. I found it interesting how the collection does not have any illustrations of full faces, making the message of the collection more universal to all of us. A lovely, quick read I would recommend to anyone!

3.5 stars more accurate.... A quickly read picture book for adults.....not because of sex or adult themes, but because it portrays scenes/instances/happenings/things that take place in adult lives......simple, everyday, mundane happenings that we can all relate to. The stories/vignettes cover several topics....reunions, remembering, relationships, everyday life.... It's a nice little 'warm' book, nice artwork & coloring.
I received a complimentary e-ARC of the book from Andrews McMeel Publishing via NetGalley, giving me an opportunity to read it & offer my own fair/honest review.

Este es un libro que plantea ciertos pensamientos que tenemos los humanos todos los días, y cómo a veces se profundizan; son como pequeñas historias con diferentes personajes cuya historia no va más allá de sus pensamientos. Es un libro bastante simple, no es nada del otro mundo; lo que principalmente llama la atención es su formato, que creo que podría mejorarse mucho, ya que la edición del libro es bastante primitiva.

A wonderful, thought provoking read. The art is eye catching yet simple, the words are plentiful and unique.

This one is a short comic book that ilustrates the kind of everyday situations that most of us either have experienced or will experience in the future, either nice situations, sad situations, or that weird time that a random old man sat besides you on the bus and told you his entire life story before arriving to his destination.

While I related to a couple of the situations I found the comic book a bit lacking, both in terms of content and creativity. There's an infinity of experiences that could have been told so I guess it just would have been nice to see the author portray more experiences in general (as the book is very short. You can finish the read in 30 min probably) and also a bit more outside of the "romantic relationship" realm as I felt that was the one that got most of the spotlight. I especially enjoyed the family ones (relationships between parents and children) so it would have been nice to have more of those, but there was also a big missed oportunity to expand on the catalogue of individual experiences (like the stories on the bus/train, our relationship with pets, with our own sadness, with the little things that make us happy, the embarrasing and frustrating everyday moments, etc)

I also felt like the art was underwhelming:
- The colors are very flat and there's basically no shadows, it makes the drawings looks one dimentional, they don't pop out of the page.
- The art style and the color palette are also very safe. Everything is drawn with pretty much the same proportions as in real life, and colored in the same way, so the drawings could have been substituted by photos and it wouldn't have much of a difference.
- As there is no play with the color or the drawings itself it would have been nice to at least have variations in the formating, but every comic had the same 4-koma type of format that, while adecuate and even encouraged for social media (especifically Instagram) leaves a lot to desire in a comic book.

It's a nice enough side read for when you have a little time to kill and don't want to spend much mental energy trying to piece a plot or even to share on social media for it's relatable aspect, but there's not much besides that.

"Blue Sky Through a Moving Car Window" is a lovely book, with simple illustrations. I think anyone can read it and find something that resonates with you.

Although at first glance it seems like a picture book, deep down it is a bit more.

The book is divided into 3 sections (In Public, In Transit and At Home), which include reflections told in images. The situations are mundane but emotional thanks to the author's voice.

Overall, it's a wonderful book, with many possible rereadings. I connected with the emotions the author was expressing on page.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was calming and soothing. I enjoyed reading it and the art style is beautiful. The topics are mundane but are so impactful as they reflect the journey that is life.

This was a wonderful little journey. It gave me all the feels while reading it. An absolute joy to read.

Such a candid collection of comics! I wish I could read one every time I feel down. Bolton knows how to look at the mundane of the world with warmth and a beautiful sense of narrative in the every-day. I teared up a bit. I deeply recommend it!

Simple life moments told through simple panels, but don't let the simplicity steer you wrong! This graphic novel is extremely sincere and thought provoking. A quick but needed read.