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nbweberg's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
Very nice and reflective little book, I love Knisley's later graphic memoirs so getting to read this earlier, less structured book was insightful. Made me think about life lol
alittleoverdue's review
4.0
I really enjoyed another of Knisley's graphic memoirs so I picked this up on a whim. I was pleasantly surprised and delighted by how much I enjoyed this one too. Even though I'm at a different stage of my life than the protagonist, I could relate to a lot of her self-examination and the "age of license" I explored in my twenties. No matter what your age or even if you don't think you're interested in travel, I imagine you'll see something of yourself reflected in Knisley's experience (and maybe get the travel bug yourself).
wrasea's review
4.0
"The best times are when everything's up in the air! It's when things happen. It's when things change."
chellereadsrd's review
4.0
This is the first Illustrated book and travelogue I read, so I don't have a point of comparison, but this was a good read. I really enjoyed the illustrations, and I found myself laughing along with some of the situations depicted in the book.
This was a quick and easy read. I'm definitely going to keep looking for other illustrated books.
That said, I chose to give this book 4 stars (and this might just be because of my expectations and my inexperience with these books), but I found that I wanted more. More getting to know the characters, more really getting to know the environment, simply more.
I guess this might be more due to the way illustrated books are made, but I just felt I was just watching snippets/pictures of her life, snippets which I greatly enjoyed. I guess what I'm trying to say is that, even though I enjoyed this book, I like to be able to create my own pictures, guided ones, but still mine.
This was a quick and easy read. I'm definitely going to keep looking for other illustrated books.
That said, I chose to give this book 4 stars (and this might just be because of my expectations and my inexperience with these books), but I found that I wanted more. More getting to know the characters, more really getting to know the environment, simply more.
I guess this might be more due to the way illustrated books are made, but I just felt I was just watching snippets/pictures of her life, snippets which I greatly enjoyed. I guess what I'm trying to say is that, even though I enjoyed this book, I like to be able to create my own pictures, guided ones, but still mine.
erincataldi's review
5.0
As a single twenty something who loves to travel, I LOVED this graphic novel. It was honest, funny, insightful and really spoke to me! This memoir illustrates the author's journey abroad, her attempts at love, her aspirations for the future, and the experiences one gains while traveling. It's all honest and true which makes it that much more enjoyable. I honestly can't remember the last time I enjoyed a graphic novel so much. Also, from a librarian's standpoint, this would definitely fall under the genre of new adult. Even though it's cataloged in our collection as young adult, I would say that it's geared more towards young twenty somethings. Adorable!
mnstucki's review
4.0
I just love Lucy Knisley’s work. Her art is good but unassuming and her stories are relatable and thoughtful. I’m very close to having read all of her published works and it’s making me a little sad that I will run out of things to read from her soon. I recently listened to her as a guest on Anne Vogel’s podcast What Should I Read Next? as well and that was a lot of fun.
jwinchell's review
4.0
Lucy Knisley writes another graphic travelogue, full of European food and places and experiences. She’s in her mid twenties, her age of license, in which she (and plenty of affluent white women of a certain age) gets to make mistakes and have a lover and explore the world. It’s self indulgent but also sweet and reflective, which is kind of how I find all of Lucy Knisley’s work.
aoosterwyk's review
4.0
Lucy Knisley's second memoir brought me back to what youth is all about. That time of exploration and risk taking that helps define who you are and what you like. Of course, Lucy explores Europe and is a published author.
Still, her drawings are lovely and she is able to capture the small moments that make up the big picture.
Still, her drawings are lovely and she is able to capture the small moments that make up the big picture.