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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wow. This little book tackles a very important topic that very few people actively discuss. Bringing awareness of FGM in a very direct way, discussing cultural differences, and being downright visually stunning, this graphic novel is a powerful little beast. I quickly grew attached to the characters, and it is devastating to know that many women go through a similar story as the main character, Antoinette, and her daughter Marie-Léontine. The audience is educated about the shocking process of FGM through the eyes of Yu Kiang, who is himself learning about the controversial tradition for the first time. Important, relevant, and gripping.
I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Glorious Summers was a surprisingly attaching story. It showed the intimate ups and downs of the relationship between a mother and father – at a time when life just wears them thin and they question what it is they’d like to get out of life, and how they can achieve that. They take a hard look at their marriage, their family, and how some quality time on a family road trip could reconnect them all. I would love to read more character stories just like this one.
I received a digital ARC for the English edition of this graphic novel from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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