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A review by themoonwholistens
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki
3.0
*constantly having to keep reminding myself that 3 stars is not a bad rating*
I'm in love with the illustrations and the aesthetic. It's a fun, and quick read that deals with serious topics that are easily consumed and I would recommend it for that. I really enjoyed the story telling style and the way the graphic novel was illustrated. I really flew through this in one sitting.
I just feel like the characters weren't built up enough and as a reader, you're just kind of thrown into the middle of the situation. There were a lot of plot points that I feel like weren't discussed enough or given the proper attention-- 80% of the book basically shows how bad of a girlfriend Laura Dean is and I get that that's the point of this contemporary graphic novel because it's is about being able to acknowledge and let go of toxic relationships...
it just didn't leave me satisfied enough. While I appreciated what the story wanted to say, seeing that toxic relationship play out for the most part of the story without having enough parts to heal the heaviness I felt from that toxic relationship, was not fulfilling for me. I wish there was more built up and that I was more attached to the characters for what they are rather than having to relate them to my personal experiences to be able to understand the book (this is more of my personal taste when it comes to literature).
But I still think it was highly enjoyable and I was intrigued. I would still definitely recommend this, especially if you're looking for a quick read that packs a lot of messages while serving with those aesthetics.
— 3.5 —
⇢ content warnings//
I'm in love with the illustrations and the aesthetic. It's a fun, and quick read that deals with serious topics that are easily consumed and I would recommend it for that. I really enjoyed the story telling style and the way the graphic novel was illustrated. I really flew through this in one sitting.
I just feel like the characters weren't built up enough and as a reader, you're just kind of thrown into the middle of the situation. There were a lot of plot points that I feel like weren't discussed enough or given the proper attention-- 80% of the book basically shows how bad of a girlfriend Laura Dean is and I get that that's the point of this contemporary graphic novel because it's is about being able to acknowledge and let go of toxic relationships...
it just didn't leave me satisfied enough. While I appreciated what the story wanted to say, seeing that toxic relationship play out for the most part of the story without having enough parts to heal the heaviness I felt from that toxic relationship, was not fulfilling for me. I wish there was more built up and that I was more attached to the characters for what they are rather than having to relate them to my personal experiences to be able to understand the book (this is more of my personal taste when it comes to literature).
But I still think it was highly enjoyable and I was intrigued. I would still definitely recommend this, especially if you're looking for a quick read that packs a lot of messages while serving with those aesthetics.
— 3.5 —
⇢ content warnings//