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A review by lisamchuk
The Property by Rutu Modan
4.0
Mica and her Grandmother are travelling from Israel to Poland to reclaim some property taken from Grandmother during World War II - and yes they are Jewish.It soon becomes clear that Grandmother has gone to Poland for a different reason, and that a family friend is trying to thwart their attempts at reclaiming their property. Mica meets a boy. Grandmother meets a man. Much is revealed about the aftermath of the devastation of World War II and it all ends satisfactorily on the airplane home. Full circle and all that.
I thought this was a great story. The colour images are not super attractive but do an excellent job at imparting meaning into the characters' dialogue. The author deals with complex issues and effectively crisscrossed a number of subplots. In the end I learned something and felt reading it was an hour well spent.
I'd highly recommend this book for those looking for a graphic novel that deals with adult themes, and those who are interested in history or the war. It's definitely worth your time!
I thought this was a great story. The colour images are not super attractive but do an excellent job at imparting meaning into the characters' dialogue. The author deals with complex issues and effectively crisscrossed a number of subplots. In the end I learned something and felt reading it was an hour well spent.
I'd highly recommend this book for those looking for a graphic novel that deals with adult themes, and those who are interested in history or the war. It's definitely worth your time!