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elnorman's review
3.0
This graphic novel tells the story of a family in Spain over many generations. While I found the artwork to be beautiful and some parts of the story to be compelling, there was too much information in a short book. Because of that, some characters didn't have as much depth as they could have.
hermusings's review
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
This was sentimental and sad.
Antonia’s story clearly capture from someone close to her is wonderfully executed in this story.
From the design style to the progression of how the story unfolded.
Thank you to NetGalley and Fantagraphics Books for an advance readers copy in exchange for an honest review.
Antonia’s story clearly capture from someone close to her is wonderfully executed in this story.
From the design style to the progression of how the story unfolded.
Thank you to NetGalley and Fantagraphics Books for an advance readers copy in exchange for an honest review.
stillmuseum's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
A beautiful portrait of the emotional weight of a single photograph. This is an emotional tale of the memories and emotions that can be conjured up from a family photo. Antonia grew up poor in a post-war Spain and this photo is all that is left of her family. In this book, we explore her life as it intersects with the people in the photograph.
It is told in an experimental way - it breaks the fourth wall a bit and plays with the imagination of our protagonist. It was somewhat confusing, but not in a way that distracted from the impact. And it was very impactful. I cried at the end and throughout. I love stores that explore themes around memory and family.
Highly recommend.
[The edition I read was an advance preview copy, provided by NetGalley.]
It is told in an experimental way - it breaks the fourth wall a bit and plays with the imagination of our protagonist. It was somewhat confusing, but not in a way that distracted from the impact. And it was very impactful. I cried at the end and throughout. I love stores that explore themes around memory and family.
Highly recommend.
[The edition I read was an advance preview copy, provided by NetGalley.]
leontyna's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
4.0
It was a really touching story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Death
magpie_lore's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
This tender, melancholy biography of the author's mother bristles with the weight of memory, but never veers into the trite or overly sentimental. Roca's use of color is gorgeously effective, and the narrative is understated and dignified even as Roca's own fury at the injustice of his mother and aunt's circumstances is made clear. Lovely cartooning.