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A review by readwithethel
The Two Lives of Penelope by Judith Vanistendael
3.0
A very interesting read
Key words: graphic novel, contemporary fiction
This graphic novel was really interesting. First the story. I didn’t quite get what the goal of the author was here but I still liked the story. It is a bit strange but it is very interesting to follow this woman’s journey when she comes back to her life in Belgian after working as a surgeon in Syria. I liked how some panels showed the parallelism between the two lives.
Second, the drawings. I think the use of watercolour like that is very interesting. It kind of blurs the drawing, making it more like a sort of dream. It is especially interesting in the case of the ghost as it adds to its texture.
I recommend it.
3.5/5
Key words: graphic novel, contemporary fiction
This graphic novel was really interesting. First the story. I didn’t quite get what the goal of the author was here but I still liked the story. It is a bit strange but it is very interesting to follow this woman’s journey when she comes back to her life in Belgian after working as a surgeon in Syria. I liked how some panels showed the parallelism between the two lives.
Second, the drawings. I think the use of watercolour like that is very interesting. It kind of blurs the drawing, making it more like a sort of dream. It is especially interesting in the case of the ghost as it adds to its texture.
I recommend it.
3.5/5