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September 11, 2001: The Day the World Changed Forever by Héloïse Chochois, Baptiste Bouthier
solesito's review
3.0
I wasn't expecting to like this book that much, but surprisingly I finished it in less than an hour. It's really easy to understand. Even if you are already informed about the topic, is cool to see every fact in order to make up your mind. It explores not only the 9/11 itself, it talks about the after hours to this day, and how it affected to the present. Also, I liked the drawings, and the use of color. The only bad thing I found is that it's you aren't going to learn a lot probably.
kiki86's review
4.0
Got I received a free e-arc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a good graphic novel to come out On the 20th anniversary of 9/11. This is a great book for young people who have not experienced 9/11 and they get to learn more of what happened. I liked that the book showed also what happened other than New York, like France. I love that the illustration was quite simple and had dollars colours Helped in focus in the story rather than being distracted by bright colours.
This is a good graphic novel to come out On the 20th anniversary of 9/11. This is a great book for young people who have not experienced 9/11 and they get to learn more of what happened. I liked that the book showed also what happened other than New York, like France. I love that the illustration was quite simple and had dollars colours Helped in focus in the story rather than being distracted by bright colours.
mel_books's review
5.0
This was a powerful read. I don’t know what I expected. I first thought that this would be only about the events that took place in Manhattan. But it wasn’t. This was a thorough look at the events that took place on September 11, 2001, and all the connected events that followed.
I remember where I was when this happened. I think I will remember for the rest of my life.
Thanks to the Europe Comics for the ARC and the opportunity to read this! All opinions are my own.
I remember where I was when this happened. I think I will remember for the rest of my life.
Thanks to the Europe Comics for the ARC and the opportunity to read this! All opinions are my own.
thefirstelevenminutes's review
4.0
A graphic novel about the tragic events of 9/11 from the perspective of a French teenager this a beautiful yet harrowing account of the day the world changed forever. Well handled given the subject matter and brings back the memories of that dreadful time. If you know nothing about 9/11 you should read this. If you know everything about 9/11 you should read this. Recommended but you will have a tear in your eye at some point.
gingerkathrynreads's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
I received an ebook copy free through Netgalley.
A profoundly moving, respectfully told graphic novel that delves into the how, when and why of the September 11th attacks, beautifully illustrated in a way that hits a balance between visual appeal and the emotional impact needed for a topic such as this. I think this is a really fantastic resource for learning more about 9/11 and its aftermath, and the impact on individuals, Americans, and the world as a whole. The narrative following Juliette as she travels to visit her cousin in New York in 2021, reflecting on and thinking back to her personal experiences at the time intermingled with the knowledge she, and we as a society, have gained since, really brought to life the events and humanised them, putting you right there with those experiencing the attacks at the time, and those watching across the world. I'm really glad I read this graphic novel, I can't recommend it enough.
A profoundly moving, respectfully told graphic novel that delves into the how, when and why of the September 11th attacks, beautifully illustrated in a way that hits a balance between visual appeal and the emotional impact needed for a topic such as this. I think this is a really fantastic resource for learning more about 9/11 and its aftermath, and the impact on individuals, Americans, and the world as a whole. The narrative following Juliette as she travels to visit her cousin in New York in 2021, reflecting on and thinking back to her personal experiences at the time intermingled with the knowledge she, and we as a society, have gained since, really brought to life the events and humanised them, putting you right there with those experiencing the attacks at the time, and those watching across the world. I'm really glad I read this graphic novel, I can't recommend it enough.
smack's review
5.0
This is an absolutely excellent overview of 9/11 in graphic novel format. It covers not only what happened on the day itself but the huge ramifications on the world afterwards. The main character in the story, Juliette, is a French woman arriving in New York in the present day (mask and all!) and finds her arrival reminds her of 9/11 occurring when she was younger.
This was a difficult read but done very sensitively. I really empathised with Juliette as I was only a few years younger than her when it happened (I was 11). I remember it vividly as it was my first day of high school and my day in England followed a very similar pattern to hers in France.
I highly recommend this book as a stark reminder of what happened in New York on that sad day and the impact the event had across the world.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
This was a difficult read but done very sensitively. I really empathised with Juliette as I was only a few years younger than her when it happened (I was 11). I remember it vividly as it was my first day of high school and my day in England followed a very similar pattern to hers in France.
I highly recommend this book as a stark reminder of what happened in New York on that sad day and the impact the event had across the world.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
babayagaofficial's review
informative
medium-paced
3.0
A fairly good overview of the events of Sep. 11, 2001, and their fallout twenty years later. I appreciate that this wasn't solely a story of the attacks; it includes the ongoing impact of what came afterward, including the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Patriot Act, continuing imprisonments at Guantánamo Bay, and Snowden's revelation of mass surveillance by the NSA and other American agencies. Torture at Abu Ghraib in 2004 is a stark omission, however, as is the rise in Western Islamophobia since 9/11.
The latter omission is my main complaint: I wish the authors had included more information on the unjust scapegoating of Muslims and Middle Eastern people ever since 9/11. Islamophobia is a massive force in France as well, so I don't think the POV character's being French justifies the omission. The sharp rise in hate crimes and hate speech against Muslims and people of Middle Eastern descent — and even of people who are simply mistaken for Muslim or Middle Eastern — since 9/11 is a crucial part of this history. Like so many of the other important threads that the authors tie together here, it's a legacy that still affects people around the world today.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read a digital ARC of this title. #EuropeComics #NetGalley
The latter omission is my main complaint: I wish the authors had included more information on the unjust scapegoating of Muslims and Middle Eastern people ever since 9/11. Islamophobia is a massive force in France as well, so I don't think the POV character's being French justifies the omission. The sharp rise in hate crimes and hate speech against Muslims and people of Middle Eastern descent — and even of people who are simply mistaken for Muslim or Middle Eastern — since 9/11 is a crucial part of this history. Like so many of the other important threads that the authors tie together here, it's a legacy that still affects people around the world today.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read a digital ARC of this title. #EuropeComics #NetGalley
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Confinement, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Islamophobia, Racism, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Torture, Terminal illness, Violence, War, and Xenophobia
taketwolu's review
emotional
informative
reflective
4.0
Through a documentary-like narration, we witness POVs of survivors, global news coverage, and the POV of a girl in France as we unpack the events and aftermath of 9/11.
Growing up, I was too young to understand the magnitude and long-lasting effects this catastrophic event had on the world. Though this book can be heavy, it also provides a lot of insight on what happened inside the building, key players, and the unpacking of complicated political and global issues that have affected areas like security, related attacks, and even a resulting war. I liked that this includes real references to people involved, related news coverage, and the POVs of people who weren't directly affected. The artwork was well done and overall, I found this to be an informative snapshot into the events and impact of 9/11.
Thanks NetGalley and Europe Comics for my arc!
bookstorebinge's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
ARC received on Netgalley from the publisher, in exchange for an honest review:
https://www.netgalley.co.uk/book/232279/review/863481
https://www.netgalley.co.uk/book/232279/review/863481