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A review by jshawreads
Parallel by Matthias Lehmann
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
First of all, thankyou to Netgalley, the publisher; Oni Press, and the author/artist; Matthias Lehmann for my review e-copy of Parallel.
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Parallel follows Karl Kling, a German man, from the end of World War Two to the 1980s. Leading a double life as a gay man in this time period, we watch as Karl struggles with his sexuality, and societal expactations of the atomic family unit. Deeply sad, with brief sparks of hope and joy, Parallel is incredibly moving. A tale of persecution and loss against the backdrop of economic and cultural instabilities in a post-war Germany. Beautifully illustrated and poignantly written, this story is incredible, and deserves to be spoken of.
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This really made me feel something, sadness for the lives of all the queer people that were so ruthlessly destroyed not too long before I was born. An excellent read, and highly recommended.
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Parallel follows Karl Kling, a German man, from the end of World War Two to the 1980s. Leading a double life as a gay man in this time period, we watch as Karl struggles with his sexuality, and societal expactations of the atomic family unit. Deeply sad, with brief sparks of hope and joy, Parallel is incredibly moving. A tale of persecution and loss against the backdrop of economic and cultural instabilities in a post-war Germany. Beautifully illustrated and poignantly written, this story is incredible, and deserves to be spoken of.
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This really made me feel something, sadness for the lives of all the queer people that were so ruthlessly destroyed not too long before I was born. An excellent read, and highly recommended.