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lisathepoetlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I love the forthrightness of MariNaomi's writing. Each vignette has the poignancy and the subtly of a poem. Together, her stories collected in this book give us insight into what it means to be human. With each new perspective that books like this offers, we are able to live more compassionately with ourselves and others. I am happy to have this a part of my library's collection.
sevenworlds's review against another edition
5.0
The stories in this collection are so brief that it doesn't seem possible for them to be so striking and revelatory. But taken as a whole, Dragon's Breath is the best type of graphic memoir - beautifully honest, funny, astute and effortlessly smart. It was captivating from the first page to the last. It makes me remember falling in love with John Porcellino's work, though it has its own unique and memorable voice. Bonus points for a thoughtful/hilarious/horrifying story about bed bugs (a touchstone topic for me.)
meghan111's review against another edition
4.0
Short true stories, most of which were originally published online at The Rumpus. They are ordered chronologically, which gives it the feeling of a rough outline of a memoir. Many of them are recounting more mundane moments, yet still manage to be emotionally affecting.
sydneyrp143's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.75
iztrkfliers's review against another edition
3.0
Binge-read this in the bookstore.
My thoughts:
1. Minimal, emotional comics. MariNaomi led an interesting, somewhat melancholy(?) life.
2. The comic on bedbugs really got to me, oh man. That is some scary, gross stuff.
My thoughts:
1. Minimal, emotional comics. MariNaomi led an interesting, somewhat melancholy(?) life.
2. The comic on bedbugs really got to me, oh man. That is some scary, gross stuff.
tymarie's review against another edition
2.0
The description made me think I would connect more with the stories and writer, but it just feels flat and detached
saidtheraina's review against another edition
4.0
I love MariNaomi's work. I'm pretty heartbroken that I missed her visit to Olympia in the Fall of 2014*. This is a collection of various short works she's written about her life. And while this suffers a bit from not having the narrative line of [b: Kiss and Tell: A Romantic Resume, Ages 0 to 22|8433530|Kiss and Tell A Romantic Résumé, Ages 0 to 22|MariNaomi|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327956389s/8433530.jpg|13296987], it is equally honest, real, and riveting.
I have a bit of a crush on this lady.
*I was watching Amanda Palmer in Seattle, so I guess I shouldn't complain too hard.
I have a bit of a crush on this lady.
*I was watching Amanda Palmer in Seattle, so I guess I shouldn't complain too hard.
droar's review against another edition
4.0
Very contemplative tiny comic stories with a wide range of emotions attached. Some of these shorts hit me like a ton of brinks while others left me wanting. I think I would have enjoyed this one more if the last autobiographical comics I had read weren't long form and spectacular. There stories are good, but they just aren't what I was hoping for. Still! Lots of though provoking, funny, and sad stories here for your reading pleasure!
spiffysarahruby's review against another edition
4.0
I won a copy of this from Goodreads, and I'm so happy I did. I may not have come across this book if I hadn't, and I loved it. The stories and the art were all so genuine.