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agirlandabook85's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this graphic novel covering a married couple: Jo and Conrad through their journey to conceive via IVF. It was really well written and I felt the subject was handled really sensitively. I felt the emotions of the characters, the uncertainty, the anxiety, the self blame and impact it had on so many aspects of their lives.
It was a quick read but really informative.
Really enjoyable.
It was a quick read but really informative.
Really enjoyable.
sarahdenn27's review against another edition
4.0
I love graphic novels like these because I can learn something about a perspective I have zero connection to. At the moment, I don't want to have kids and I don't see that being something that will change. I have always found it hard to relate to baby fever and all that stuff that comes with kids and parenting. So, reading this was eye opening in terms of how much of a toll fertility struggles can take on a person and on a relationship. It requires a lot of communication and support and really seems to force a couple to reconcile with what they really want. While I don't foresee myself ever being in this situation, I appreciate the ability to step into these shoes and see what things might be like for those who are going through it.
katiez624's review against another edition
5.0
This is an illustrated memoir of a couple's real life journey to overcoming their fertility issues and having a child of their own. The book details the heartbreak, stigma, and emotional turbulence many couples have to endure in order to successfully become pregnant. The illustrations are expressive and add a lot of context to the story. At times, figuring out who was speaking what could be a little challenging. This book seemed to give a well-rounded portrayal of the IVF experience.
annieb123's review against another edition
4.0
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
The Two-Week Wait is a compassionately written and well drawn graphic story about one couple's experiences with IVF. Due out 4th May 2021 from Scribe Publications, it's 160 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.
This is a touching story written honestly and simply. The emotional toll, stress, expense, and roller-coaster of assisted reproduction (IVF in this case) are represented concisely and with empathy. I can't imagine how difficult it must've been to write this book and collaborate with the artist through the publication process.
The art itself is simple and expressive and supports the story well. The coloring is quite subtle (see cover)e and the text is unobtrusive with good contrast and easy to follow layout.
Four stars. The subject matter might potentially be difficult for readers who are experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
The Two-Week Wait is a compassionately written and well drawn graphic story about one couple's experiences with IVF. Due out 4th May 2021 from Scribe Publications, it's 160 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.
This is a touching story written honestly and simply. The emotional toll, stress, expense, and roller-coaster of assisted reproduction (IVF in this case) are represented concisely and with empathy. I can't imagine how difficult it must've been to write this book and collaborate with the artist through the publication process.
The art itself is simple and expressive and supports the story well. The coloring is quite subtle (see cover)e and the text is unobtrusive with good contrast and easy to follow layout.
Four stars. The subject matter might potentially be difficult for readers who are experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
readingshadowwolf's review against another edition
4.0
(I was provided a copy of this book through netgalley) This was a truly beautiful story, as a woman I’ve heard many instances where people have had to go through IVF but never having anyone close to me go through it left but knowledge on the lacking side. But this book allowed me to the emotions, frustrations and heartache that people may go through when trying for a baby through IVF. I truly felt as if I was stood beside this family through their ups and their downs. This book is very informative about IVF as it allowed me to understand the full process of what people go through during their IVF treatment. Thank you for writing this book and I recommend everyone to read this, in order to see what IVF treatment can be like as I feel like this is a very necessary read.
I also really enjoyed the cute art style in this graphic novel and it truly added to the experience of reading it.
I also really enjoyed the cute art style in this graphic novel and it truly added to the experience of reading it.