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NonNonBa
by Shigeru Mizuki
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
I came to this book because it was referenced in the first volume of the author's history of Japan, and this one was another compelling read! The author's ability to weave together personal history and larger topics — in this case Japanese folklore involving demons — is unmatched! This book is a love letter to NonNonBa, firmly rooted in the Japan of the author's childhood. He dedicates just as much narrative energy to his relationship with NonNonBa as he does to the larger issues, some of them heartbreaking of the era. Highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Trafficking
Minor: Death of parent, Classism