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bookishbrenbren's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Lovely! The art was particularly enjoyable I feel like the author captured the essence of each character's environment and still had room for whimsy. The stories were sad but honestly not toooo sad, I thought they were enjoyable! Each one deals with a major aspect of Egyptian life (?) that makes life harder. The first one I didn't really understand the wish but I feel like the story was a commentary on the ways the rights of poor people, especially women, are attacked. The second one was a great exploration of mental illness and the ways society approaches/sees it. The third threw me for a LOOP but also commented on VAWG and DV in general. That one was great. I also really liked the Shokry character who appears in all three and his devotion to both his father's wishes and his religion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Police brutality, Child abuse, Death, Transphobia, Chronic illness, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Grief, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, and Child death
Moderate: Pregnancy, Colonisation, Child abuse, Classism, Animal cruelty, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Medical content, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Injury/Injury detail
streberkatze's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Another favorite read of the year! Even though magic is at the center of this story, what it examines is life under late-stage capitalism. In the book's world — as i the real world — everything is possible, for the few. And true justice is only ever achieved through human connection. The beauty of the artwork was matched by the complexity and thoughtfulness of the storytelling, a rare feat for any graphic novel. So much beauty and tragedy in these 500 pages!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Terminal illness, Child abuse, Mental illness, Confinement, Toxic relationship, Child death, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Colonisation, Suicidal thoughts, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Infertility, Animal cruelty, and Murder
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