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emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
4.75
This graphic novel, written by Kelly & Luke Jackson and illustrated by Mara Wild, is the kind of heart-warming tale that we could all do with in times such as these (for anyone reading this many years hence, I read this book during the Covid 19 Pandemic).
Two-Week Wait tackles the tale of Joanne and Conrad, a couple who, unable to conceive a child through the most common of methods, resort to the medical marvel that is IVF.
For a layperson such as yours truly, who has the most basic of knowledge in biology, the novel makes the concept of IVF accessible, thus overcoming the first hurdle such undertakings have to begin with - the explanation of the concept.
Where it shines, however, is the story of the protagonists. The repartee between them is often witty, and the more sombre moments are handled rather delicately. The Jacksons make the ordeal of their protagonists real through the deft writing, aided by Wild's marvellous illustrations, which are quirky and detailed in equal measure.
The colours Wild uses make for a sober experience as one clicks through the pages, far detached from the usual bevy of shades the format is known for.
It'll leave you with a wide smile, this one.
Two-Week Wait tackles the tale of Joanne and Conrad, a couple who, unable to conceive a child through the most common of methods, resort to the medical marvel that is IVF.
For a layperson such as yours truly, who has the most basic of knowledge in biology, the novel makes the concept of IVF accessible, thus overcoming the first hurdle such undertakings have to begin with - the explanation of the concept.
Where it shines, however, is the story of the protagonists. The repartee between them is often witty, and the more sombre moments are handled rather delicately. The Jacksons make the ordeal of their protagonists real through the deft writing, aided by Wild's marvellous illustrations, which are quirky and detailed in equal measure.
The colours Wild uses make for a sober experience as one clicks through the pages, far detached from the usual bevy of shades the format is known for.
It'll leave you with a wide smile, this one.
Content Warnings
Minor: Medical trauma
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