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A review by kittykult
Henni by Miss Lasko-Gross
4.0
I received a free digital ARC of this book via NetGalley to review.
Henni is an animal-like (in physical appearance) teenage girl who lives in a society that uses religion to control citizens and dominate women, not unlike our recent past (and in some ways present) on Earth. Corruption and a secret rebellion lead Henni out of her city to search for a more meaningful life.
From the first panel, we are introduced to a free-spirited child who embraces the beauty and excitement in life. Henni is easily lovable as she is very resilient, kind, and brave and I quickly became outraged at the injustice she and other characters face. The artwork is very subtle but very beautiful and blends with the story rather than overpowering it. There's a little bit of every theme in this too-short story, from freedom to the benefits of art to the power of one individual doing the right thing.
I assume there will be a second volume as there was a bit of an abrupt ending that left me wanting so much more. I definitely recommend this graphic novel to all, especially people who grate at sexism and religious oppression as badly as I do...it's a frustrating but rewarding read!
Henni is an animal-like (in physical appearance) teenage girl who lives in a society that uses religion to control citizens and dominate women, not unlike our recent past (and in some ways present) on Earth. Corruption and a secret rebellion lead Henni out of her city to search for a more meaningful life.
From the first panel, we are introduced to a free-spirited child who embraces the beauty and excitement in life. Henni is easily lovable as she is very resilient, kind, and brave and I quickly became outraged at the injustice she and other characters face. The artwork is very subtle but very beautiful and blends with the story rather than overpowering it. There's a little bit of every theme in this too-short story, from freedom to the benefits of art to the power of one individual doing the right thing.
I assume there will be a second volume as there was a bit of an abrupt ending that left me wanting so much more. I definitely recommend this graphic novel to all, especially people who grate at sexism and religious oppression as badly as I do...it's a frustrating but rewarding read!