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mehsi's review
2.0
I received this book for free from Netgalley/the publisher in exchange of an honest review.
Well, I was quite curious about this book, but I just can say I was shocked/disturbed by the things that happen here and how the parents treated things. Just laughing, acting like it was nothing. One conversation that gave the kids more fear than anything else when the kids are about to hit puberty. I was just shocked that these parents never sat down or talked when their kids had questions. How could you do that? That poor girl got very weird things in her head due to this. Did weird games. Hurt animals. Did other things that just had me very disturbed. She even put gas on her vagina to hope to stop things. She called someone a prostitute because they were open about periods. WTF. How did no one at the school help out the girl when she got her period? Why is the mom such a bitch about it? She must know that because of her her kid is freaking terrified of this thing. :|
And there were other scenes (like with that horse) that wanted me to just close this book and pretend I never saw it in my life.
The art was nice though... but I kind of wish I hadn't picked up this Graphic Novel.
Well, I was quite curious about this book, but I just can say I was shocked/disturbed by the things that happen here and how the parents treated things. Just laughing, acting like it was nothing. One conversation that gave the kids more fear than anything else when the kids are about to hit puberty. I was just shocked that these parents never sat down or talked when their kids had questions. How could you do that? That poor girl got very weird things in her head due to this. Did weird games. Hurt animals. Did other things that just had me very disturbed. She even put gas on her vagina to hope to stop things. She called someone a prostitute because they were open about periods. WTF. How did no one at the school help out the girl when she got her period? Why is the mom such a bitch about it? She must know that because of her her kid is freaking terrified of this thing. :|
And there were other scenes (like with that horse) that wanted me to just close this book and pretend I never saw it in my life.
The art was nice though... but I kind of wish I hadn't picked up this Graphic Novel.
madwimmin's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
acecatlady's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
danni11's review
1.0
Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this book in return for an honest review.
I couldn't get through this. I was not a fan of the art style and it felt quite uncomfortable in my opinion.
Rating: 1⭐
Would I Read It Again? No
I couldn't get through this. I was not a fan of the art style and it felt quite uncomfortable in my opinion.
Rating: 1⭐
Would I Read It Again? No
paruredelivres's review
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Animal cruelty, and Racism
readwithethel's review
4.0
An very interesting educational memoir on sexual awareness
Key words: graphic novel, memoir, biography, feminism, sexual awareness, growing up, racism, educational
I heard about this French graphic novel a few months ago and I thought it sounded really interesting, though I saw good and bad reviews. I always really enjoy biographical graphic novel because I think it is a good medium to rethink about and tell the story of your life as you can express more things through it than in a novel. Of course, it is not always the case but here, a graphic novel is the best medium for this story.
So first, the drawings. It is quite an unusual style for me, very cartoonish and simple in a way, without being emotionless. I will not say I liked it but it really added to the story here, especially when it showed people getting mad or feeling ashamed. Now the story. It is really interesting as it talks about how some girls are not at al educated when it comes to the “sex” topic and to their body. I did not relate that much but I did understand how hard it can be when you know something is happening but you don’t know what. I also liked how the author explained that she was brought up to think that black people where inferior to her, to white people, without questioning it until she went to school in Guadeloupe. It is really interesting. I believe mentalities have evolved and children now know more about sex and what happens to their body but I think many little girl and boys are still ashamed of asking questions on those topics. That’s why it is important to have books talking about it. I really want to read the second volume after finishing this one. I definitely recommend this book, especially to girls so they not they are not alone.
3.5/5
Thank you Netgalley for this eArc in exchange of my honest opinion.
Key words: graphic novel, memoir, biography, feminism, sexual awareness, growing up, racism, educational
I heard about this French graphic novel a few months ago and I thought it sounded really interesting, though I saw good and bad reviews. I always really enjoy biographical graphic novel because I think it is a good medium to rethink about and tell the story of your life as you can express more things through it than in a novel. Of course, it is not always the case but here, a graphic novel is the best medium for this story.
So first, the drawings. It is quite an unusual style for me, very cartoonish and simple in a way, without being emotionless. I will not say I liked it but it really added to the story here, especially when it showed people getting mad or feeling ashamed. Now the story. It is really interesting as it talks about how some girls are not at al educated when it comes to the “sex” topic and to their body. I did not relate that much but I did understand how hard it can be when you know something is happening but you don’t know what. I also liked how the author explained that she was brought up to think that black people where inferior to her, to white people, without questioning it until she went to school in Guadeloupe. It is really interesting. I believe mentalities have evolved and children now know more about sex and what happens to their body but I think many little girl and boys are still ashamed of asking questions on those topics. That’s why it is important to have books talking about it. I really want to read the second volume after finishing this one. I definitely recommend this book, especially to girls so they not they are not alone.
3.5/5
Thank you Netgalley for this eArc in exchange of my honest opinion.
lucieleguay's review
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
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