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astifel21's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
I don’t read a lot of non-fiction but I spotted this in my library’s Holocaust and Genocide display. Not only is this book non-fiction. It is unusual in that it’s also a graphic novel. It is a powerful and heartbreaking graphic novel, being told via illustrations does not make this subject any lighter. This story is about the author’s family and their life in Cambodia after the Khmer Rouge takeover. Tian was born just 3 days after their takeover so to tell this story he interviewed his parents and relatives about their experiences. He does a stunning job illustrating this tragedy. I highly recommend picking this up but be aware this depicts a genocide.
Given todays world, I was encouraged that my library had this display up front by the entrance. I beg you to go to your library, expand your knowledge, learn more about our world and the tragedies held in our history. But then also learn from that history. I used to wonder how people could stand by when the Holocaust happened. But given the state of the world today I am less surprised. Instead I ask expand your knowledge, do research, read, and work towards change and a better world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Violence, and Genocide
pleasegivemebread's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
relaxing
fast-paced
4.25
trevoryan's review against another edition
4.0
An extraordinary story of one family's struggle through the Khmer Rouge's takeover of Cambodia. The author was actually born three days into their reign, while his parents were running for their lives. A thick graphic novel that is so riveting, you'll get through it like it was a thin comic book.
after_hours_reader's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
analyticalchaos's review against another edition
3.0
Year of the Rabbit serves as a great introduction to the Cambodian genocide during the Cold War. Though the art style made it difficult to differentiate between the characters, the story piqued my interest and added a personal attachment. It delved into the tactics the Angkar used to control and subordinate Cambodians. By stripping away their freedoms, the Angkar would forcibly separate their families.
curatoriallyyours's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.0
Year of the Rabbit chronicles a family’s experiences in Cambodia during the time of the Khmer Rouge. The art in the book is not to my taste but life under the Khmer Rouge is shown well and a sense of constant unease and threat of danger is always present. The more gruesome events are “off screen” or shown in shadow or in the distance for the most part, which I appreciated.
towering_tbr's review against another edition
4.0
Heartbreaking memoir of a family fleeing the Khmer Rouge in the 1970s. I was appalled at how terrible the people were treated. My only criticism is that I occasionally found it difficult to follow, even with the family map.