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A review by rosasparks
The Banks by Roxane Gay
5.0
This is the third graphic novel I've read from Gay and let me tell you, sis can write the hell out of a graphic novel! Her graphic novels are the perfect balance for people who enjoy comics and graphic novels but need a little extra text. While The Banks isn't too text heavy, Gay makes sure all her points and story is understood!
OK, so the story. A generation of smart, slick and successful Robin Hood types who make a living of robbing mostly white rich and undeserving people. The grandfather who is infamously known for his work gets locked up not once but twice for refusing to snitch. Unfortunately, not snitching isn't enough because the person who forced him to do the job still wants his product back and unfortunately granddad is out of jail and just wants to retire and enjoy his family. This causes the first conflict and murder. Years later, grandmother, mother and granddaughter/daughter try to build a safe life for their daughter/granddaughter. She grows up to work in finance and she's sharp as a tack.
Revenge is sweeter when it's served and that's what this family plans to do. It's a story of forgiveness, love, revenge and using what you got to get what you want.
OK, so the story. A generation of smart, slick and successful Robin Hood types who make a living of robbing mostly white rich and undeserving people. The grandfather who is infamously known for his work gets locked up not once but twice for refusing to snitch. Unfortunately, not snitching isn't enough because the person who forced him to do the job still wants his product back and unfortunately granddad is out of jail and just wants to retire and enjoy his family. This causes the first conflict and murder. Years later, grandmother, mother and granddaughter/daughter try to build a safe life for their daughter/granddaughter. She grows up to work in finance and she's sharp as a tack.
Revenge is sweeter when it's served and that's what this family plans to do. It's a story of forgiveness, love, revenge and using what you got to get what you want.