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In Limbo by Deb JJ Lee
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Emotional and beautifully illustrated, 'In Limbo' by Deb JJ Lee, is a coming of age story (memoir) of a Korean immigrant teenager named Jung-Jin, who just wants to be called Deborah. I was immediately drawn in by the mix of realistic and cartoon style images. Reading this graphic novel on my phone made it easy to zoom in on the drawings to see the impressive artwork.
The novel follows Deborah having difficulty finding friends and struggling with low self-esteem due to years of bullying from their peers. Trying to do well academically, as well as being the best in their orchestra class, seems an impossibility as they starts their high school career. Throughout the graphic novel, we follow Deborah's battle with depression, their missteps, and their growth.
I was able to connect with this young person on many levels. I believe most teenagers who were more introverted in high school will see a little of themselves in Deborah.
The novel follows Deborah having difficulty finding friends and struggling with low self-esteem due to years of bullying from their peers. Trying to do well academically, as well as being the best in their orchestra class, seems an impossibility as they starts their high school career. Throughout the graphic novel, we follow Deborah's battle with depression, their missteps, and their growth.
I was able to connect with this young person on many levels. I believe most teenagers who were more introverted in high school will see a little of themselves in Deborah.