Cynical Plot is an Instagram page themed around nerd culture, dedicated to reviews of books, TV shows, movies, and comics. The premise is that anyone can easily find the plot of a book or a movie, as well as reviews, online. Therefore, the creator chooses to tell the contents, whether loved or disliked, in her own way: in a cynical and witty manner, guiding the follower and preparing them for what they might encounter in the work without holding back. Hence, the name.

I’ve crafted each post to adhere to a cohesive visual theme, primarily utilizing photomanipulation for content creation. The format includes her hand presenting the item to be reviewed in subsequent carousel posts. Through a purely visual cover, she grabs the follower’s attention, already communicating the content of the subsequent images and enticing them to click amidst the chaos of posts in their feed. The cover, due to its visual appeal, is also easily shareable on stories compared to a normal photo of a book. By working on this aspect, the differentiation from competitors is evident.

The carousel consists of 5 images: the captivating cover, some details about the product followed by entertaining hashtags, a brief cynical plot summary, suggestions with pros and cons aimed at helping the audience understand if they might enjoy the work, and finally, the call to action to follow the page and comment.

The description is dedicated to the author’s notes, providing further information regarding the post.

These types of carousels are part of a broader context, alternating between genres, types of products, and a color code based on light shades.