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bibliotequeish's review
4.0
I loved this graphic novel.
With simplistic illustrations Williams walks you though her daily routine, opening up about her experience with sexual abuse, alcoholism and becoming a mother.
With simplistic illustrations Williams walks you though her daily routine, opening up about her experience with sexual abuse, alcoholism and becoming a mother.
thebookofmomlife's review
4.0
The braveness it took to share her story. To make those moments real. To face them. To speak of rebirth. Pure genuine vulnerability. She isn’t alone may someone hear her story and know they aren’t either.
bellebriones's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Rape, Addiction, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Sexual violence
blackmetalblackheart's review against another edition
4.5
This book contains extensive content around alcohol abuse and sexual assault. Go in prepared.
Commute is a brilliant book filled with the kind of raw vulnerability and honesty that is rarely spoken of in a public setting. Williams takes the framework of a typical work day and strips it of all pretenses, spilling the details of their own life experiences in a way that feels vivid and exposed. Revolving around female shame, the narrative slips in and out of past memories and the present day to talk about the realities that many have to face on a regular basis. Though it is a story of one particular person, it feels capable of being a voice for the experiences of innumerable people. Maybe not all the details are the same, maybe not everyone struggles with the same addictions, but the core of Commute will ring true for many. Some might be thrown off by the simplistic style of drawing or the way the narrative jumps around, but for me, it just makes everything feel more human and real. This is definitely the kind of book that I would recommend to anyone who feels like they can handle the content.
Commute is a brilliant book filled with the kind of raw vulnerability and honesty that is rarely spoken of in a public setting. Williams takes the framework of a typical work day and strips it of all pretenses, spilling the details of their own life experiences in a way that feels vivid and exposed. Revolving around female shame, the narrative slips in and out of past memories and the present day to talk about the realities that many have to face on a regular basis. Though it is a story of one particular person, it feels capable of being a voice for the experiences of innumerable people. Maybe not all the details are the same, maybe not everyone struggles with the same addictions, but the core of Commute will ring true for many. Some might be thrown off by the simplistic style of drawing or the way the narrative jumps around, but for me, it just makes everything feel more human and real. This is definitely the kind of book that I would recommend to anyone who feels like they can handle the content.
zoethydear1850's review
5.0
Stark and poignant, with moments that made my stomach flip in a way that’s familiar and painful.
Unapologetic and simplistic, but raw and vulnerable. A book with a beautiful balance of quiet and roaring loud.
Unapologetic and simplistic, but raw and vulnerable. A book with a beautiful balance of quiet and roaring loud.
curiousnoel's review
4.0
Really loved the delivery style of this illustrated memoir. Lots of vulnerable moments that jabbed me in the feels, along with sharp, eloquent commentary on the act of having a body in public. I was very struck by the artwork and how she beautifully managed to capture a sense of life in the absolute sparest of lines.
intensej's review
3.0
This graphic novel uses the author's commute to work as a vehicle to tell her story. Williams shares her journey with alcoholism and how she eventually becomes sober. She explains how shame has manifested throughout her life. Williams reveals that she is a sexual assault survivor and describes her experiences with sexual partners (consensual and nonconsensual). This graphic novel explores how women view their bodies and how their bodies are on display for men. Williams briefly describes how her experience as a mother has changed her. The art style is unique and reminds me of the style in [b:Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations|36700347|Good Talk A Memoir in Conversations|Mira Jacob|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1534098775l/36700347._SX50_.jpg|56227420]. This graphic novel allows an interesting visual format for the inner thoughts and memories of Erin Williams. For readers interested in feminist issues.
Content: Mentions of rape and sexual assault.
Content: Mentions of rape and sexual assault.