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A review by alexutzu
Homebody by Theo Parish
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and everyone that contributed to the existence of this book for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review! Note: I rate memoirs based on the literary aspects and not on the personal story.
This was a fast-paced audio version of a graphic memoir, and it definitely hit me in several ways.
😍 The good:
I really enjoyed listening to this, it was better than other audio adaptations of graphic novels that I have listened to, maybe because the style was a better fit. I enjoyed several ideas that the book raised (the journey towards discovering yourself, making your body a home) and the overall audio immersion that this book provided, even though that means that I did not get to enjoy the artwork. The title also fit well with the story, blending perfectly with the cover.
😅 The not-so-good:
I felt that the memoir fell a bit short in some ways, but that is understandable, as each person has a different story to tell. Nevertheless, this was relatable, inspiring and heartfelt, being a quite nice read especially for the YA age group.
This was a fast-paced audio version of a graphic memoir, and it definitely hit me in several ways.
😍 The good:
I really enjoyed listening to this, it was better than other audio adaptations of graphic novels that I have listened to, maybe because the style was a better fit. I enjoyed several ideas that the book raised (the journey towards discovering yourself, making your body a home) and the overall audio immersion that this book provided, even though that means that I did not get to enjoy the artwork. The title also fit well with the story, blending perfectly with the cover.
😅 The not-so-good:
I felt that the memoir fell a bit short in some ways, but that is understandable, as each person has a different story to tell. Nevertheless, this was relatable, inspiring and heartfelt, being a quite nice read especially for the YA age group.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Deadnaming, and Dysphoria