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trevoryan's review
4.0
Out of all the graphic memoirs I have read, this may be the most difficult to read, because of subject matter. Jim Terry went through some very rough times. BUT I would still recommend this book. Terry is half Native American and lets us know what it's like to grow up as a "half breed" in the U.S. And his art is incredible. He uses gorgeous line work to bring his painful story to life.
mollylovesbooks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Minor: Racism
kamckim's review
5.0
I just finished COME HOME, INDIO. All I can say is a humble thanks to Jim Terry. I checked the Eisner Award page. Kind of surprised that he wasn't among the 2021 nominees or winners. This memoir could make a powerful impact. Terry's style is a step above traditional graphic novel style. Even when it's a bit ugly, it's art. I also snorted out loud at least 3 times at some of the more self-effacing humor amidst some of his darkest times. Terry switches to a more narrative format when it comes to his involvement at the Standing Rock community, but it works. It feels like Act 5 after a crescendo of low points and an Act 4 concerned with making amends. But it ends the way a comedic Act 5 should end - powerfully and peacefully. Some readers don't like peaceful endings, but I was rooting for Jim during the entire book, and it was satisfying to see him get to a new, as of yet, unwritten, point in his life. This is a totally likeable graphic novel.
saidtheraina's review
4.0
Such an evocative depiction of lifelong trauma.
I think the part of this book that will stand out for me is how Terry describes how set he was against drinking because of what he experienced as a kid, and the chain of events that lead to his own alcoholism. It's vivid, heartbreaking, doesn't make sense, and makes so much sense, all at once.
I also appreciated the nuance in how he describes his relationship with his mother. She comes up (obviously) throughout the book, and is painted in a genuine, complicated, real way.
The illustrations are all in an alternative comix style that others can probably gene-map better than I can. Reminded me a little bit of [a: Howard Cruse|90669|Howard Cruse|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1574874678p2/90669.jpg], but without the bubbles. All black and white, mostly bordered panels. Part 5 diverts significantly and tells the story of visiting Standing Rock in full-page spreads and paragraphs of text.
Affecting, real. Everything I want a memoir to be.
I think the part of this book that will stand out for me is how Terry describes how set he was against drinking because of what he experienced as a kid, and the chain of events that lead to his own alcoholism. It's vivid, heartbreaking, doesn't make sense, and makes so much sense, all at once.
I also appreciated the nuance in how he describes his relationship with his mother. She comes up (obviously) throughout the book, and is painted in a genuine, complicated, real way.
The illustrations are all in an alternative comix style that others can probably gene-map better than I can. Reminded me a little bit of [a: Howard Cruse|90669|Howard Cruse|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1574874678p2/90669.jpg], but without the bubbles. All black and white, mostly bordered panels. Part 5 diverts significantly and tells the story of visiting Standing Rock in full-page spreads and paragraphs of text.
Affecting, real. Everything I want a memoir to be.
jessereadsthings's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Racism
Moderate: Colonisation
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Ableism, Fatphobia, and Police brutality