Ethel and Ernest

The simplicity and honesty of the illustrations really brought their life story to life. I'm curious whether Briggs wanted to make history feel more personal or if there was another reason behind this choice.

The small moments felt so authentic, but they also made me wonder how much of their story was drawn from real memories versus creative interpretation.

The minimalistic drawings felt warm and intimate, but I wonder if a more detailed style would have changed the tone or emotional depth.