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Laura Dean und wie sie immer wieder mit mir Schluss macht by Mariko Tamaki
2 reviews
bekkysaurus_rex's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This graphic novel had been on my radar for yonks and then I finally got to it this year.
It was an interesting read. The exploration of a toxic relationship and its affects was interesting, however, the main character's choices did frustrate me a little and I struggled to like her, and while I know that it was definitely part of what the artist and author was trying to show, and that characters aren't always going to be loveable, I didn't love it. I also didn't love the ending which didn't fully show the reconciliation between the main character and those she had hurt, which is unusual for me because I am a big fan of open ended endings, but I felt I needed more.
However, I still think the author wrote a good and important story and I love their art style and the colours they used. So great!
It was an interesting read. The exploration of a toxic relationship and its affects was interesting, however, the main character's choices did frustrate me a little and I struggled to like her, and while I know that it was definitely part of what the artist and author was trying to show, and that characters aren't always going to be loveable, I didn't love it. I also didn't love the ending which didn't fully show the reconciliation between the main character and those she had hurt, which is unusual for me because I am a big fan of open ended endings, but I felt I needed more.
However, I still think the author wrote a good and important story and I love their art style and the colours they used. So great!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Addiction, Abortion, and Adult/minor relationship
jen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Great art style, I enjoyed how real it is written and includes the struggles of these characters that are usually underrepresented.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, and Emotional abuse
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