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reader4evr's review against another edition
4.0
I was looking for another graphic novel to read and I saw that a couple people have read this and enjoyed it so I knew I had to check it out!
The cover kind of reminded me of the graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier but they were different. Not only was this set during the 70's but it also dealt with drug/alcohol abuse in the family. I think it did a great way of showing the effects of what it can do to a family in an age appropriate way.
I was surprised that there wasn't a lot of dialogue in the story as well (not a bad thing but I think it would appeal to those that want to read graphic novels but aren't strong readers).
The cover kind of reminded me of the graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier but they were different. Not only was this set during the 70's but it also dealt with drug/alcohol abuse in the family. I think it did a great way of showing the effects of what it can do to a family in an age appropriate way.
I was surprised that there wasn't a lot of dialogue in the story as well (not a bad thing but I think it would appeal to those that want to read graphic novels but aren't strong readers).
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really interesting graphic novel, and I would recommend it.
wafflegirl564's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
miscamy's review against another edition
5.0
1970's nostalgia abounds in this children's graphic novel gently dealing with the effects of alcoholism/addiction in families.
zaphod46's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
koreanlinda's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It was such a nice read. It is lighthearted enough so that I could read it before bed. The target reader seems to be children and YA, but I enjoyed reading it as an adult reader as well. It is written in the view of a child whose family suffers from a member's substance abuse. It was lovely to see how she finds comfort from kindness from people around her and an introduction to comics by an unexpected friend.
Review by Linda (Any Pronouns) in April 2024
Personal essays on DefinitelyNotOkay.com
Artwork on Instagram @KoreanLinda
Review by Linda (Any Pronouns) in April 2024
Personal essays on DefinitelyNotOkay.com
Artwork on Instagram @KoreanLinda
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse
roseleaf24's review against another edition
4.0
Very cute story about family interactions,. Made me think about the secrets children feel they need to keep aid what we can do to be a safe place for them.
kethumary's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75