Reviews

The Breadwinner: A Graphic Novel by Nora Twomey, Deborah Ellis

carroq's review

4.0

This is a nice little story. It follows a young girl in Afghanistan that steps up to be the breadwinner for her family when her father is sent to prison. It highlights some of the struggles that children, particularly girls, face in that part of the world. I found it to be hopeful with the way it ends, but heartbreaking for the things that the characters have to endure. The art was okay. I don't think it was bad. It just didn't really appeal to me.

jellypbelly's review

4.0

4.5 stars! This graphic novel was amazing but a heart breaking reality. I'm so glad I found this graphic novel because I was interested in reading this series.

annebelle's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

tcbueti's review

3.0

Evidently (I read the original a long time ago) this changes major plot points: Mrs. Weera isn't there to help, and Parvana goes alone to find her father. There's also a former student (now Taliban follower) of her father menacing them. Also less nuanced/more stereotypical in terms of the characterization of men in Afghanistan.
So readers of the original may be disappointed, but for those who are curious about other childhoods, this might be an entree to the original book.

storyphile's review

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

meubanks's review

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

rray_'s review

5.0

Even if you've read and seen The Breadwinner before so many times you've memorized it and are sick and tired of it, even if you just hate The Breadwinner for some reason, it's worth reading this graphic adaptation for the stunning artwork alone.

thebook_cook's review

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

krispy_reading's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

mspris's review

5.0

A very touching story and the art is great.