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koby's review
5.0
This memoir wrecked me. I just finished it, and I'm barely able to breathe, I'm so congested from crying. Tom Hart's daughter Rosalie died shortly before she turned two, without warning. One day she was okay, and the next, she died. They never get a clear cause of death.
This book focuses mostly on the immediate aftermath as Tom and his wife, Leela, struggle to navigate a world that's been torn asunder. It's incredibly heart-wrenching, poignant, and beautifully drawn.
This book focuses mostly on the immediate aftermath as Tom and his wife, Leela, struggle to navigate a world that's been torn asunder. It's incredibly heart-wrenching, poignant, and beautifully drawn.
katiegrrrl's review
5.0
Heartbreaking! I can't imagine (don't even want to) losing a child. That this father could have the strength to capture all that pain and be willing to share it with the world, is incredible.
anitad's review
1.0
I read this book to fulfill the goal read a graphic novel. I HATED it. every page of it. of course, to be honest it might have been the subject matter and the timing. It is a father's grief over the untimely death of his only child, a toddler. This weekend Sept 4 three years ago i lost a baby through miscarriage. I struggled through the book only to be able to cross it off the list when what i really wanted to do was curl into the fetal position and sob tears of real grief. I couldn't stand seeing the stark black and white drawing. I guess now that i'm typing this in sheer relief that the book is over, I realize that probably is the definition of a really good book. that the author could evoke such a strong emotion in me. that i could sympathize with his grief, and even anger, but it will be a long time before i pick up another graphic novel. for now i am going to go comfort my grieve with something light and fluffy.
lpagliari's review
3.0
This is a hard book to read. Besides the story -- which we all know is sad --, the narrative is full of emotions and suffering and pain. I had to stop reading it for some days because it was making me too sad. It _is_ a good story, but be aware that it will make you feel awful for almost the entire reading.