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daumari's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this more than French Milk because in addition to cataloging her experiences, she expands on reflecting how she feels about whether it's okay to feel untethered in your mid-20s, whether or not that dovetails with wanting stability in the future, and if it's okay to just enjoy the now.
I appreciate that she recognizes the privilege to even have this 'age of license' moment traveling, especially as a creative type tight on funds, and thought that she covered her brief relationship with Henrik thoughtfully, capturing the feelings of infatuation and physical chemistry while backburner worries about how long it will last linger without villainizing him or revealing too much.
The back's copy says "Eat, Pray, Love of the Girls generation" and while I haven't consumed either of those things, I am looking at that description with some side eye... introspective privileged woman adventures for young white millenials? Probably not wrong, but also not a positive plug in the eyes of some readers.
I appreciate that she recognizes the privilege to even have this 'age of license' moment traveling, especially as a creative type tight on funds, and thought that she covered her brief relationship with Henrik thoughtfully, capturing the feelings of infatuation and physical chemistry while backburner worries about how long it will last linger without villainizing him or revealing too much.
The back's copy says "Eat, Pray, Love of the Girls generation" and while I haven't consumed either of those things, I am looking at that description with some side eye... introspective privileged woman adventures for young white millenials? Probably not wrong, but also not a positive plug in the eyes of some readers.
tildahlia's review against another edition
4.0
I love Knisley and consistently enjoy her books, but this probably wasn’t my favourite (although still great). I love how her comics capture hard and easy, the complexity of life but also its mundanities, with such ease. A great page-turner - a good holiday read or one when you need some escapism.
alicebme's review against another edition
4.0
Love this artist! Great road trip read back from Santa Fe.
space_cat's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.75
tophat8855's review against another edition
3.0
A fun romp of a travelogue, but not particularly deep. Good for light reading.
namsmommy09's review
4.0
This graphic novel is a travel journal of sorts and is candid and honest. I love the way that Kinsley shares her story through her drawings. Also really loved how she shared things she was thinking, not just things she saw or did.
gnarlycarlie's review against another edition
3.75
love a memoir and love a graphic novel!!! bite-sized goodness
linda_don's review against another edition
3.0
"An Age of License" is a harmless, sweet comic about the constant anxieties of figuring out your "path" as a twenty-something.
Despite being self-titled as a travelogue, "An Age of License" felt less like a story about exploration and more like a story about young adult angst juxtaposed against foreign locations. It's enjoyable regardless -- Knisley's art is charming and compulsively readable.
Despite being self-titled as a travelogue, "An Age of License" felt less like a story about exploration and more like a story about young adult angst juxtaposed against foreign locations. It's enjoyable regardless -- Knisley's art is charming and compulsively readable.
rollforlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this more than French Milk but Relish is still my favorite from this artist