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A review by hannahgarstang
Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed
A hard hitting comic that I couldn't put down.
This parallel world Deena Mohamed builds where wishes are real is well thought out. She explores many implications of wishes and their comodification
on the world's history, politics, religion, and people.
This story is about people (and one donkey) and their life experiences. What it's like to struggle with depression, or the loss of loved ones. How systemic oppression and colonisation affect people.
She tackles these really big issues whilst always humanising the characters. I became very invested in their wellbeing. And despite the heavy content their is a lot of humor and levity at different points without being jarring.
The artwork cleverly expands how feelings and ideas are articulated. The graphs were really emotionally moving. The genies embodying the language of the land they are from was beautiful.
I also learnt about Egypt through reading this. Everything from slang, to commentary on corrupt police, colonization and economic inequality. But also you could see the love for the homes of our characters and their family and communities.
All in all, would definitely recommend, given the content wouldn't be triggering for someone.
This parallel world Deena Mohamed builds where wishes are real is well thought out. She explores many implications of wishes and their comodification
on the world's history, politics, religion, and people.
This story is about people (and one donkey) and their life experiences. What it's like to struggle with depression, or the loss of loved ones. How systemic oppression and colonisation affect people.
She tackles these really big issues whilst always humanising the characters. I became very invested in their wellbeing. And despite the heavy content their is a lot of humor and levity at different points without being jarring.
The artwork cleverly expands how feelings and ideas are articulated. The graphs were really emotionally moving. The genies embodying the language of the land they are from was beautiful.
I also learnt about Egypt through reading this. Everything from slang, to commentary on corrupt police, colonization and economic inequality. But also you could see the love for the homes of our characters and their family and communities.
All in all, would definitely recommend, given the content wouldn't be triggering for someone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Murder, Blood, Death of parent, Cancer, Mental illness, Police brutality, Death, Child death, Chronic illness, Colonisation, Confinement, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming, Infertility, and Pregnancy