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historybowler's review
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
First of all, this book is closer to 4.5 stars. I think the story is very interesting and well told. The art is simply fantastic and striking. It also works so well with the story being told. The depiction of Autism and Asperger's is really truthful, which makes some of the scenarios feel very real. My only gripe with the book is how the narrator is used/revealed. It feels very unnecessary to me. Other than that, I really enjoyed this book.
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First of all, this book is closer to 4.5 stars. I think the story is very interesting and well told. The art is simply fantastic and striking. It also works so well with the story being told. The depiction of Autism and Asperger's is really truthful, which makes some of the scenarios feel very real. My only gripe with the book is how the narrator is used/revealed. It feels very unnecessary to me. Other than that, I really enjoyed this book.
#InvisibleDifferences #NetGalley
denaiir's review
3.5
Un livre plaisant, il semble bien décrire la vision d'un Aspie, même si le parcours de diagnostic semble un peu facile (mais normal pour arriver à faire tenir l'histoire sur 200pages)
elsewhere5's review against another edition
3.0
A cute, easy read. A good reminder of the difficulties (particularly for women) of getting an autism diagnosis.
geekwayne's review against another edition
5.0
'Invisible Differences' by Julie Dachez with art by Mademoiselle Caroline is a graphic novel about a young woman's journey to her Asperger's diagnosis.
We meet Marguerite who has a set routine every day. There are things she likes (her pets, quiet, a routine), and things she doesn't like (noise, sudden plans, crowds). She knows she is different, from not quite getting things people say, to not wanting to socialize with her coworkers. This leads her to stop in to the bookstore she passes every day, and eventually to a new way of life.
I really liked this story. It feels like the author has really infused it with her own journey. The illustrations are fun too. I liked the end section with more information on autism and Asperger's.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
We meet Marguerite who has a set routine every day. There are things she likes (her pets, quiet, a routine), and things she doesn't like (noise, sudden plans, crowds). She knows she is different, from not quite getting things people say, to not wanting to socialize with her coworkers. This leads her to stop in to the bookstore she passes every day, and eventually to a new way of life.
I really liked this story. It feels like the author has really infused it with her own journey. The illustrations are fun too. I liked the end section with more information on autism and Asperger's.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
thebooklender's review against another edition
4.0
After an anxiety-filled life of struggling to fit in, when Marguerite finally gets her Asperger's diagnosis, her life changes for the better.
A charming, empathetic, heartfelt and insightful book about being different, and finding your place. It highlights the validating power of being understood - and of understanding yourself - to be able to restructure your life in a way that works for you.
Thanks to netgalley for the review copy.
A charming, empathetic, heartfelt and insightful book about being different, and finding your place. It highlights the validating power of being understood - and of understanding yourself - to be able to restructure your life in a way that works for you.
Thanks to netgalley for the review copy.
akcutler's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
sleepingnerd's review against another edition
4.0
This was a lovely read! I feel like I really could see the point of view of an autistic person, the struggles and joy both. It's definitely made to be more informative than a story, but that's what I was after so I didn't mind.