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A review by krys_kilz
When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson, Omar Mohamed
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
4.5
This was a moving graphic novel and memoir. The artwork and coloring really complimented the storytelling.
In my opinion, it veered a little towards inspiration porn, which is common with stories about disabled folks as well as with refugee experiences written for a western audience. I don't want to judge too harshly though because from the author's note at the end it seems like it was a collaborative writing process and that Omar was satisfied with how his story was told.
In my opinion, it veered a little towards inspiration porn, which is common with stories about disabled folks as well as with refugee experiences written for a western audience. I don't want to judge too harshly though because from the author's note at the end it seems like it was a collaborative writing process and that Omar was satisfied with how his story was told.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Ableism
Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Suicide, and Animal death