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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
I loved this memoir of a young woman who goes on a Birthright trip to Israel. She is skeptical of Israel's politics and has her views challenged during the trip. This memoir is personal, honest, and complicated. Illustrated by gorgeous watercolors. Highly recommended.
informative
reflective
fast-paced
I'd never read anything about Israel before, sadly, so this was extremely informative. I'd like to read a bit more. For the graphic novel itself it was interesting. I don't usually like walls of tiny text on the panels of comics, but I did eventually get used to it here. I found it really honest as well, she did not shy away from making herself unlikable in the beginning to show how she changed and was challenged over the course of the trip. Good stuff, I think I'd definitely read more of her work.
challenging
emotional
informative
medium-paced
I'm very happy I read this, but it just pointed out how little I know about the situation in Isreal.
(I'm also happy that I bought it for the library, and it had holds when I checked it in.)
(I'm also happy that I bought it for the library, and it had holds when I checked it in.)
I picked this up at first because I love travelogue comics, but I was surprised by the thoughtful political discourse contained within it. Definitely would recommend!
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
Great drawings. I liked the author's honesty, about her own prejudices, mixed feelings etc. in re the Birthright trip.
2.5 stars It's important to learn about other cultures to better understand them. This was somewhat interesting but kind of a very dry read.