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"Station Grand" by Craig Hurd-McKenney is a novel that stands out for its originality and narrative ambition. The author transports us to a fascinating futuristic world, where technology is intertwined with profound and terrifying human issues such as abuse and trauma that persists into adult life. The world building is definitely one of the book's strong points, with well-kept details and a unique atmosphere.

However, while the setting and the protagonist are interesting, the development of the plot is sometimes a little slow and fragmented. Some plot twists appear predictable and some narrative threads remain incomplete, leaving the reader with some unanswered questions. Furthermore, the character characterization, although promising, is too thin. The plot is too fragmented and dislocated in the narrative, creating a sense of waiting and repetitiveness for an end that never arrives.

The plot touches on topics of a certain importance and social weight, but treated without a conclusion. Maybe it's just personal taste but I prefer, especially when dealing with this kind of topic, to have a complete, clear and direct story, at least in its conclusion. Or at least give me some more clues to understand what I'm reading.

"Station Grand" is a graphic novel that deserves to be read, especially by science fiction and psychology enthusiasts. The originality of the idea is undeniable. However, overall, it leaves something to be desired. It offers interesting ideas, but it fails to shine fully. It is a work that could appeal to those looking for original and ambitious, dreamlike and profound stories but which could disappoint those expecting a more dynamic and complete plot and a more defined characterization of the characters.