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leafblade's review
3.0
I recieved a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
As a psychology student who might want to explore an autism/Asperger's diagnosis for herself in the future, I loved this!!
The thing that stood out the most for me was the use of colour to represent who "annoyed" the MC the most. Red is for people that trigger hypersensitivity, and her boyfriend's dialogue bubbles have very light red on them, and her therapist's have blue, and her autistic friends' are just like hers. It really helped me understand how the MC felt about the different people she came across, without having to waste panels on explaining it.
I also loved how the narrator was other than the MC herself! It added a sense of community to the story, like you know from the start that she's not alone.
As a psychology student who might want to explore an autism/Asperger's diagnosis for herself in the future, I loved this!!
The thing that stood out the most for me was the use of colour to represent who "annoyed" the MC the most. Red is for people that trigger hypersensitivity, and her boyfriend's dialogue bubbles have very light red on them, and her therapist's have blue, and her autistic friends' are just like hers. It really helped me understand how the MC felt about the different people she came across, without having to waste panels on explaining it.
I also loved how the narrator was other than the MC herself! It added a sense of community to the story, like you know from the start that she's not alone.
maiakobabe's review
hopeful
informative
3.0
Translated from French, this comic tells the story of Marguerite, a woman who has never fit in well in social situations, who is very sensitive to sounds and textures, who prefers the company of her pets to most people. Eventually, she is diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and is able to make changes to her life to better accommodate her needs and feels a lot of affirmation at finally having the language to describe her experience. From the information at the back of the book, I gather France lags behind even the US in terms of understanding of and support for people with Autism and Asperger's; to me this story read as fairly basic. It's clear, nicely drawn, and easy to read, so hopefully it will be a good resource; if it helps some readers either see themselves, or better understand a friend or co-worker, then it will have done its job!
_reedmylife_'s review
3.0
This graphic novel was so sweet. I loved seeing my sister being represented on the page of this book. I think that it showed what it is like to be autistic very well and all of the attributes and emotions that come with it. My sister has experienced a lot of what this character dealt with and I think the representation was very well done. I think this is an informative and cute graphic novel.
rkiladitis's review
5.0
From her opening dedication: "This comic is dedicated to you. You, the deviants. People who are 'too much like this' or 'not enough like that', Julie Dachez creates a safe, welcoming space for readers delving into her graphic novel, revealing what life is like for a person living with Asperger's Syndrome. Twenty-seven-year-old Marguerite loves staying home with her books, her little dog, her purring cats, and her soft pajamas. Within her silent apartment, they form her "cocoon". She's stressed by commuting to her job, but relies on routines to usher her through her day. Coworkers don't seem to understand her. Her boyfriend is frustrated because she doesn't want to go to parties and socialize as he does. As she searches for answers to her anxiety, she discovers that she is not alone: there is a community of people with Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism, and their experiences are there, online for Marguerite to read. No longer in the dark and alone, she begins a search for the right therapist, and the resources she needs to advocate for herself.
Julie Dachez's black and white artwork skillfully uses reds and yellows to communicate Marguerite's stressors and anxiety: loud conversations and everyday noise; panels are bathed in red to denote stressful moments in Marguerite's day, when her defenses are running low, gradually fading back to black and white as she separates herself from social situations to recharge. Her red sneakers are the sole point of red that provide a reassuring, routine constant. Back matter includes a history of autism, information on Asperger's Syndrome, and a list of resources for further reading (incuding children's books!). A good book to have in your collection; consider also purchasing Camouflage: The Hidden Lives of Autistic Women, a nonfiction graphic novel by Dr. Sarah Bargeila and illustrated by Sophie Standing.
Julie Dachez's black and white artwork skillfully uses reds and yellows to communicate Marguerite's stressors and anxiety: loud conversations and everyday noise; panels are bathed in red to denote stressful moments in Marguerite's day, when her defenses are running low, gradually fading back to black and white as she separates herself from social situations to recharge. Her red sneakers are the sole point of red that provide a reassuring, routine constant. Back matter includes a history of autism, information on Asperger's Syndrome, and a list of resources for further reading (incuding children's books!). A good book to have in your collection; consider also purchasing Camouflage: The Hidden Lives of Autistic Women, a nonfiction graphic novel by Dr. Sarah Bargeila and illustrated by Sophie Standing.
darthsquidious's review
5.0
I can‰ЫЄt stress enough how much Invisible Differences meant to me as an autistic woman. I saw so much of myself in Marguerite and her struggles...
Full review at: https://butwhythopodcast.com/2020/07/05/advanced-review-invisible-differences/
Full review at: https://butwhythopodcast.com/2020/07/05/advanced-review-invisible-differences/