Reviews

Läuft: Eine Graphic Novel über alle Regeln der Freundschaft by Lily Williams, Karen Schneemann

unhinged_female_protagonist's review against another edition

5.0

I know I’m the first to say it but: WHERE WAS THIS BOOK WHEN I WAS GROWING UP?!

libbith220's review against another edition

5.0

super informative without being stiff or preachy (and inclusive of trans/gender-nonconforming people)

aagbunn's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoyed this read it was very quick! I didn’t enjoy some of the add ins that seemed like there was an agenda trying to be pushed but I believe that it is helpful for young people! I really liked reading this book!

jess_mango's review against another edition

4.0

A graphic novel that follows 4 young teenaged girls as they deal with their periods. The book has a feminist message that periods should not be considered taboo since a good portion of society menstruates. This was a cute, approachable story that has a good positive female-positivity message.

allibug26's review against another edition

5.0

This book is fantastic. Such a relatable and realistic representation of experiencing your period in high school. I’m glad there are more stories being put out there that show periods are just normal things we experience and it’s not something bad or embarrassing

brendalovesbooks's review against another edition

5.0

Such a cute story with an important topic. I loved this!

jwinchell's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

The first graphic novel about periods that I found before Callin’s soon to be released New Girl. This was a super speedy read, maybe because there wasn’t much to take in with each panel. Each character had a story line but they were surface level. It’s good to read and talk about periods. 

trevoryan's review against another edition

5.0

I love a good story about young people rebelling for a good cause. These teenage girls see something going on that's wrong and decide to make a change. Righteous.

Also, we need more books like this, that talk about menstruation in a way that will certainly help spark conversations and hopefully help normalize something that IS totally normal.

thebellsisatollin's review against another edition

4.0

A good book

mehsi's review against another edition

5.0

A wonderful book about menstruation, about making tampon/pads available at school (I cannot even remember if we had something like that), about friendship, and more! I really really LOVED this book. I loved how diverse and fun the characters were. They really each had their own fun personalities and I loved it. I loved how the three girls took Sasha (who reminded me of Roos - Brugpieper series we have here) under their care and helped her out and become the best friends ever.
I loved how these girls found menstruation the most normal thing (I can tell you I never talked about my friends about that kind of stuff), and how hard they worked to start a revolution (though Abby went a bit too far at times...
I wasn't a fan of the bullies. Bleeeeh.
The art was great! I really like the style and how everything was red (in different shades).
BUT the abrupt ending (I guess in a way it completes the cycle) I am going to rate this book not 5+ but 5 stars. I think the ending could have been better. I would have loved to see an epilogue or some more pages. I mean I am still curious about Brit and her Endometriosis (is it that and can she get the help she so desperately needs). I want to know more about one of the girl's crushes on their friend (not saying who you will find that one out).