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A review by lukuisa
Coma by Zara Slattery
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
In May 2013 Zara Slattery’s persistent sore throat turned into a deadly bacterial infection, Necrotising Fasciitis, the “flesh-eating disease”. She goes under a drastic surgery (they have to amputate her leg to stop the infection from spreading), intensive care and a 15-day drug-induced coma. While in a coma, she experiences a bizarre journey of nightmarish scenes and figures.
The story is split between Slattery’s visions while in a coma and her husband’s diary, which shows how he and their family coped during the ordeal. It’s a harrowing thing to go through, the continuous fear of losing your loved one, and at the same time taking care of your children.
The graphic novel is a great form to tell a story like this. It wouldn’t be that effective to just write about what Slattery experienced during the coma. However, I wasn’t a big fan of the art style of the book. It was a little messy and overall just not to my taste.
The story is split between Slattery’s visions while in a coma and her husband’s diary, which shows how he and their family coped during the ordeal. It’s a harrowing thing to go through, the continuous fear of losing your loved one, and at the same time taking care of your children.
The graphic novel is a great form to tell a story like this. It wouldn’t be that effective to just write about what Slattery experienced during the coma. However, I wasn’t a big fan of the art style of the book. It was a little messy and overall just not to my taste.