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jhilibean's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
'Phoolan Devi, Rebel Queen' with words and art by Claire Fauvel is the sad but true story of a modern woman who was abused by those around her and how she reacted.
As a child, Phoolan Devi was aware of the injustices in her village. When a neighbor cut down a tree, she wanted justice. At the age of only 11, she was married off to a man much older than her and raped. This was only the beginning of the degrading things that happened to her. Her response was to become a rebel fighter and fight back against the systems and people that let her down.
I was less familiar with this story, but I found it grim and sad. This is not a story for the faint of heart, and this book manages to convey the horrors well without resorting to being overly graphic. The art is a bit of a let down, but the story still shines through.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from NBM Publishing, Papercutz, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
As a child, Phoolan Devi was aware of the injustices in her village. When a neighbor cut down a tree, she wanted justice. At the age of only 11, she was married off to a man much older than her and raped. This was only the beginning of the degrading things that happened to her. Her response was to become a rebel fighter and fight back against the systems and people that let her down.
I was less familiar with this story, but I found it grim and sad. This is not a story for the faint of heart, and this book manages to convey the horrors well without resorting to being overly graphic. The art is a bit of a let down, but the story still shines through.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from NBM Publishing, Papercutz, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
siriface's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Pedophilia, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Racism, and Gun violence
deadgoodbooks's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
elyana's review against another edition
4.0
Un livre important sur le destin de Phoolan Devi, la « reine des bandits » de l'Uttar Pradesh, dont on suivra l'histoire de son enfance à sa libération de prison en 1994. J'ai aimé le dessin de Claire Fauvel que j'avais déjà découvert avec "La Nuit est mon royaume".
Je souhaite néanmoins noter que ce livre présente des scènes TRES difficiles et graphiques (oui, graphiques même pour un roman graphique), notamment de viols répétés. Prenant en compte ce contenu, je suis très surprise de ne voir aucun avertissement que ce soit sur la 1ère ou la 4ème de couverture. Ça me semble pourtant nécessaire, d'autant que la couverture attire plutôt l'œil et pourrait piquer la curiosité d'un public adolescent.
Personnellement j'ai du prendre plusieurs pauses dans ma lecture. Je me demande d'ailleurs si certaines scènes n'auraient pas pu être davantage "évoquées" que montrées de but en blanc au lecteur, mais on va dire que c'est un choix.
Un livre intéressant mais clairement à ne pas mettre entre toutes les mains.
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Je souhaite néanmoins noter que ce livre présente des scènes TRES difficiles et graphiques (oui, graphiques même pour un roman graphique), notamment de viols répétés. Prenant en compte ce contenu, je suis très surprise de ne voir aucun avertissement que ce soit sur la 1ère ou la 4ème de couverture. Ça me semble pourtant nécessaire, d'autant que la couverture attire plutôt l'œil et pourrait piquer la curiosité d'un public adolescent.
Personnellement j'ai du prendre plusieurs pauses dans ma lecture. Je me demande d'ailleurs si certaines scènes n'auraient pas pu être davantage "évoquées" que montrées de but en blanc au lecteur, mais on va dire que c'est un choix.
Un livre intéressant mais clairement à ne pas mettre entre toutes les mains.
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mugglemom's review against another edition
5.0
Incredible
I wish I had known about Phoolan before but I know of her now and that counts for more than I can say.
This graphic novel IS NOT for the easily offended but if you want .0001% to empathize with the near constant savage rape of Phoolan, more than just her bodily rape, the rape of her humanity, then buckle up and be prepared- you are safe in your home and your eyes are protected like everything else surrounding you as you read this novel.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
I wish I had known about Phoolan before but I know of her now and that counts for more than I can say.
This graphic novel IS NOT for the easily offended but if you want .0001% to empathize with the near constant savage rape of Phoolan, more than just her bodily rape, the rape of her humanity, then buckle up and be prepared- you are safe in your home and your eyes are protected like everything else surrounding you as you read this novel.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
itsemuuu's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Not an easy story, but an important one. Phoolan Devi is an icon
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Violence, Child abuse, Police brutality, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Gore