“Nocturno is a huge declaration of love to the one and only woman that fate has chosen for us… The reality crafted by Sandoval is heavily impregnated with surreal and fantastical elements… The use of different approaches (from realistic backgrounds to shaded watercolors to gray pencils, color pencils, and ballpoint pens) tangibly enhances every part of the story, fusing various creative elements that enrich and make this book unique”.
– Silvia Forcina, Dimensione
“The plot is fascinating: it recalls archaic archetypes, the same ones that Propp identified in the structure of fairy tales, mostly initiation stories… The use of different styles to portray different points of view is deeply related to the abundance of visual metaphors as well; both tricks are equally effective in showing the readers what they wouldn’t initially notice otherwise”.
– Maria-Angela Silleni, Lo spazio bianco
“Who do I recommend this book to? To anyone with a love for fantastic and dreamlike stories, to heavy metal lovers, Tony Sandoval lovers and fans of coming of age stories. To those who want to be surprised by a love story that is anything but obvious or didactic”.
– Boomuart