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In Waves by A.J. Dungo

podczytany's review against another edition

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4.0

Prosta, przyjemna, poruszająca! Duży plus za przedstawienie historycznego aspektu surfowania.

Przez fale mam ochotę na więcej surfersko-morskich historii…

Ocena: 4,0.

emlyrea's review

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4.0

Loved this graphic novel. Such a beautiful story.

amber_lea84's review

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3.0

Well, the history lesson was interesting and the Kristen's story was touching, but the way it's told is a little confusing and the art style isn't really my thing.

jhelisa's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

5.0

chiarazamba's review against another edition

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4.0

Non badate a me, vado a scavarmi una buca in cui piangere tutte le mie lacrime

thenextgenlib's review

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5.0

This graphic novel was beautiful. It told the history of surfing against the story of a surfer named Kristen who passed away from cancer and the author/boy/man who loved her. “Grief comes in waves”. It’s the perfect analogy for this and I definitely cried throughout.

dogtrax's review

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5.0

So beautiful ... the way this story entwines the power of the ocean, the sport of surfing (and its history) and the human relationship ... the pacing was perfect ...

chaoticbibliophile's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
I was a bit skeptical of the structure at first but it all came together for me in the end. Beautifully done, highly recommend. 

tx2its's review

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5.0

Reading 2023
Book 224: In Waves by A.J. Dungo

Another graphic novel from my library haul for #nonfictionnovember. This is a graphic memoir and a lesson in grief.

Synopsis: Dungo explores the beauty and complexity of his relationship with his partner as they face her prolonged battle with cancer. With his passion for surfing uniting many narratives, he intertwines his own story with those of some of the great heroes of surf.

Review: I loved this graphic memoir combination nonfiction surfing book. Having been to Hawaii and learned some things about Duke Kahanamoku, I vibed with the surfing parts of the book as well. Definitely recommend, 5⭐️.

agathemrt's review

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emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

Such a beautiful book. First of all, I love the graphics and the colors used (shades of blue for AJ’s life, shades of orange for the past and history of surfing). A great story about surf, love and grief. The ending of this book is extremely touching and relatable to me, and wraps up perfectly this story. Quick and amazing read, I will probably come back to it once in a while.