A review by anitad
Rosalie Lightning: A Graphic Memoir by Tom Hart

1.0

I read this book to fulfill the goal read a graphic novel. I HATED it. every page of it. of course, to be honest it might have been the subject matter and the timing. It is a father's grief over the untimely death of his only child, a toddler. This weekend Sept 4 three years ago i lost a baby through miscarriage. I struggled through the book only to be able to cross it off the list when what i really wanted to do was curl into the fetal position and sob tears of real grief. I couldn't stand seeing the stark black and white drawing. I guess now that i'm typing this in sheer relief that the book is over, I realize that probably is the definition of a really good book. that the author could evoke such a strong emotion in me. that i could sympathize with his grief, and even anger, but it will be a long time before i pick up another graphic novel. for now i am going to go comfort my grieve with something light and fluffy.