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The Night Parade: A Speculative Memoir by Jami Nakamura Lin
2 reviews
mmccombs's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
I loved the innovative blend of memoir, storytelling, and folktales! The writing here was good, but further elevated by great artwork and an interesting structure. I did find it a bit long and repetitive, but on the whole this was incredibly strong. It covers some heavy topics but in a very personal way that renders it moving. I enjoyed it and would recommend for people who like non traditional memoirs.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Drug use, Death, Death of parent, Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness
Moderate: Racism and Colonisation
moraina's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.5
Using written and illustrated Japanese folklore, Jami and Cori Nakamura Lin draw parallels to mental illness and grief. I enjoyed the author’s descriptions of both her own and her father’s illness, where she was able to show her uncertainty and fear of the future. She also includes many family stories, through which she archives the family history and defines her cultural identity. Although I am from a completely different familial background, I related to much of Jami’s worries as a young girl and her desire to learn more about family members that did not reveal much from their own lives.
The uncertainty that the author encountered means that the story sometimes meanders through different points in time, and I found it difficult to keep track of the story and stay engaged with the material at some parts of the book. The numerous references to yōkai scholars and encyclopedias that I am unfamiliar with also contributed to this. I would still recommend it if the concept is your cup of tea, as the writing and illustrations will stick with you; it just took me a bit longer to read than normal.
The uncertainty that the author encountered means that the story sometimes meanders through different points in time, and I found it difficult to keep track of the story and stay engaged with the material at some parts of the book. The numerous references to yōkai scholars and encyclopedias that I am unfamiliar with also contributed to this. I would still recommend it if the concept is your cup of tea, as the writing and illustrations will stick with you; it just took me a bit longer to read than normal.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Drug abuse, Self harm, Miscarriage, Grief, Infertility, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Colonisation, and Death of parent
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