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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
I really like this! I picked it up at my local library, honestly unaware of the original novel or the animated movie. So, I had no expectations going into it. That being said, it was still a powerful, albeit short, graphic novel. It gives a great glimpse of the hardships Afghan citizens, women in particular, faced under the Taliban rule. I’ll definitely be starting the series of novels to get a deeper look into Parvana’s story.
adventurous
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:
No
Just meh.
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.
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.
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:
Complicated
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.
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.
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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.
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes