This book delves deep into the psyche of a woman struggling with an inner battle with depression, self-depreciation, and her sexuality. Don't been fooled by the comical artwork. I wasn't expecting to be blown away by this - but I was. "Maybe the reason I'd been so bad at dealing with people in person, had been how hard I was always trying to make them like me." It does get graphic - such as by portraying nudity - and that artistic detail only adds to the quality of the story. Would recommend to anyone interested in LGBTQ experiences, portrayals of mental illness, and high-quality graphic novels. I most appreciate how Kabi discusses the difficulty of her struggles as well as how she recovered from them, walking us through how she navigated her sexuality and reclaimed her self-worth.Ī quick and worthwhile read. The combination of words and images draws you into the moment with her and gives her story an extra touch of authenticity and realism. Kabi addresses a wide range of important topics, including her sexuality, depression, eating disorders, family strife, and her feeling of not belonging anywhere. It strikes me as a more self-reflective and self-focused version of Alison Bechdel's Fun Home whereas Bechdel pulls apart the underlying mechanisms of her family, Nagata Kabi shines a light on the inner-workings of her own mind. I love the vulnerability of this graphic novel.
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