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A review by haia_929
Henni by Miss Lasko-Gross
3.0
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I received a copy of this book from Diamond Book Distributors on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Henni was taught at a young age to question what she is told. When she is about to be forced into an unwanted marriage she runs away from her village, only to discover that more exist in the world different but very much the same as her own home. Henni learns that she may not always be able to escape the constricting society she has always known, but she still has hope that she will.
I found this comic really thought provoking. The comic is something of a commentary on religion, though I felt it lacked impact remaining somewhat vague and without much force behind the message. The art style was unique and interesting, reminding me of some older animation, though I'm having a hard time pinpointing the exact films it reminded me of. I did find some of the art a little awkward. I was really happy with the strong, highly motivated female lead. I definitely think it's worth a read as it is unique and thought provoking.
The plot deals with Henni's escape from her restrictive and abusive community, but beyond that it also deals with her coming of age story. Her questioning society is what sets her coming of age into motion. I think that journey, and the strength it gives her is really what drives the story. The religious content was interesting, showing how similar all of these societies are despite their beliefs in different Gods. The blind obedience to rules is also a really interesting aspect, especially when you see Henni's sister completely ignore the truth when she sees it. It was definitely thought provoking. I think there was some punch missing from the overall message, just something didn't come through clearly enough
Henni is a really fantastic character. Her strength and inquisitive nature were really inspiring. Especially as she faces death in the second village, she uses her wit to escape death. I was really impressed with the development of Henni from child to adult throughout the book. She was the perfect vehicle for telling this story, and I was hugely impressed with how Lasko-Gross handled her character making finding the place for her.
I think this is definitely worth checking out. The content really makes up for anything awkward about it. It's definitely a good starting point for looking at religious discussion. I think it's a good read, interesting visually, and features a great strong female lead.
I received a copy of this book from Diamond Book Distributors on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Henni was taught at a young age to question what she is told. When she is about to be forced into an unwanted marriage she runs away from her village, only to discover that more exist in the world different but very much the same as her own home. Henni learns that she may not always be able to escape the constricting society she has always known, but she still has hope that she will.
I found this comic really thought provoking. The comic is something of a commentary on religion, though I felt it lacked impact remaining somewhat vague and without much force behind the message. The art style was unique and interesting, reminding me of some older animation, though I'm having a hard time pinpointing the exact films it reminded me of. I did find some of the art a little awkward. I was really happy with the strong, highly motivated female lead. I definitely think it's worth a read as it is unique and thought provoking.
The plot deals with Henni's escape from her restrictive and abusive community, but beyond that it also deals with her coming of age story. Her questioning society is what sets her coming of age into motion. I think that journey, and the strength it gives her is really what drives the story. The religious content was interesting, showing how similar all of these societies are despite their beliefs in different Gods. The blind obedience to rules is also a really interesting aspect, especially when you see Henni's sister completely ignore the truth when she sees it. It was definitely thought provoking. I think there was some punch missing from the overall message, just something didn't come through clearly enough
Henni is a really fantastic character. Her strength and inquisitive nature were really inspiring. Especially as she faces death in the second village, she uses her wit to escape death. I was really impressed with the development of Henni from child to adult throughout the book. She was the perfect vehicle for telling this story, and I was hugely impressed with how Lasko-Gross handled her character making finding the place for her.
I think this is definitely worth checking out. The content really makes up for anything awkward about it. It's definitely a good starting point for looking at religious discussion. I think it's a good read, interesting visually, and features a great strong female lead.