By Cinders McLeod (Luath Press)
ISBN: 0-946487-99-5
Scottish by way of Canada, Cinders McLeod is an astute and empathic observer of the human condition, especially as expressed through politics. She’s also a damn fine cartoonist as these brilliant sallies against Life, The Universe and Everything from the Glasgow Herald will attest.
This tiny tome features the wary, weary observations of wee lass and habitual street urchin Broomie Law and the reactions of her doll Annie Land and diary Molly Cate. There’s also a rather cynical and uppity handbag called Hag’s Castle and just to counter the youthful views of our 5 year old star, the surly old lady Mary Hill often can be seen venting a more seasoned spleen.
Subtle and charming, these cartoons question the injustice and stupidity of the world with the kind of power that only an innocent can. This is the first of many books, and as they’re all readily available, you’ve no reason not to get them all.
© 2000 Cinders McLeod. All Rights Reserved.