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A review by chwaters
The Oven by Sophie Goldstein
3.0
A young couple leaves their domed enclave for a life in a commune in the desert. In this near-future world, resources are so scarce that everything in the cities is strictly regulated. This couple, however, has heard rumors of an anti-government paradise out in the middle of nowhere. The goal is to have a child of their own, but their so-called paradise comes with its own trials (for instance, prolonged exposure to the sun can kill a person).
This graphic novel is really, really brief. Almost more like a short story than a novel. The color scheme is all drawn in browns and oranges, which fits well with the scorched, desert setting. There's not a ton of character development, but it's an interesting enough story.
This graphic novel is really, really brief. Almost more like a short story than a novel. The color scheme is all drawn in browns and oranges, which fits well with the scorched, desert setting. There's not a ton of character development, but it's an interesting enough story.