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A review by becandbooks
The Elle-verse by Kid Toussaint
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Note: Please check out ownvoice reviews from readers with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) for accurate discussion on representation
This graphic series is incredibly captivating - the art is gorgeous and the idea of the internal experience is exciting and engaging. However, there is a valid critical discussion about how the authors are approaching, or at least alluding to in an obvious way, the theme of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).
The main character's internal dialogue and her different personalities is the story's central theme. In one author discussion, the plotline is defined as simply an 'identity quest'. Another review says that "the artist...used DID systems as inspiration and information" (note: source wasn't found). Regardless, there should be a clear acknowledgement from the author about the intention of representation and information accuracy - whether directly within the story or as an author's note. Mental health is notorious for misrepresentation and being misconstrued by the media, and DID is easily one of the worst impacted by this issue. Confusing storylines that draw obvious parallels can be hurtful and lead to misinformation about an already stigmatised disorder.
This graphic series is incredibly captivating - the art is gorgeous and the idea of the internal experience is exciting and engaging. However, there is a valid critical discussion about how the authors are approaching, or at least alluding to in an obvious way, the theme of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).
The main character's internal dialogue and her different personalities is the story's central theme. In one author discussion, the plotline is defined as simply an 'identity quest'. Another review says that "the artist...used DID systems as inspiration and information" (note: source wasn't found). Regardless, there should be a clear acknowledgement from the author about the intention of representation and information accuracy - whether directly within the story or as an author's note. Mental health is notorious for misrepresentation and being misconstrued by the media, and DID is easily one of the worst impacted by this issue. Confusing storylines that draw obvious parallels can be hurtful and lead to misinformation about an already stigmatised disorder.
Note: Review copy received from Edelweiss. This does not impact opinions within this review.
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Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Mental illness
→ trigger warnings: bullying, undisclosed mental illness that alludes to DID, loss of autonomy