Amla Mater is a very short graphic novel in which the narrator recounts her childhood memories. The act of making gooseberry pickle reminds her of the times she had spent in Kerala with her childhood friend, Maya. I was very intrigued by the title of the book and also the fact that it’s a graphic novel.Continue reading “Book Review — Amla Mater by Devi Menon”
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Book Review — The Comical Tragedy or Tragical Comedy of Mr. Punch by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean
The Comical Tragedy or Tragical Comedy of Mr. Punch is a graphic novel beyond par. It transports us to the childhood of the narrator, shuttling between the story of his family and that of Mr. Punch, a devious sock-puppet. The stories draw on melancholic and mysterious themes with its disjunctive artwork and unique narrative style. NeilContinue reading “Book Review — The Comical Tragedy or Tragical Comedy of Mr. Punch by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean”
Book Review — Rat Queens Volume 3 by Kurtis J. Wiebe
When Dee’s brother pays her a visit, The Queens learn of a secret that Hannah has been keeping from them – something that could potentially break apart their friendship. Hannah, finally, comes to understand her stepfathers motives and realizes that she has been mistaken in her hate towards him all these years. But when her father gets arrestedContinue reading “Book Review — Rat Queens Volume 3 by Kurtis J. Wiebe”
Book Review — Rat Queens Volume 2 by Kurtis J. Wiebe
In the second volume of Rat Queens, Hannah, Dee, Violet & Betty get roped in by Mayor Kane to kill certain troublesome creatures, mushroom people, to be precise. Even though Bernadette is absconding, they are assured that she will be captured and will serve her punishment. Whereas, Sawyer who has been looking for Bernadette, encounters troublesContinue reading “Book Review — Rat Queens Volume 2 by Kurtis J. Wiebe”
Book Review — Rat Queens Volume 1 by Kurtis J. Wiebe
Rat Queens is a graphic novel that follows a group of four fierce women – Hannah, Dee, Violet and Betty – who work as mercenaries to earn their living. In a kingdom filled with several adventuring troops, the Queens feel that they aren’t treated fairly. So when an assassin is hired to kill the Queens,Continue reading “Book Review — Rat Queens Volume 1 by Kurtis J. Wiebe”
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