author: Alex Demetris
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.50
book published: 2015
rating: 5
read at: 2015/12/25
date added: 2015/12/25
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Dad's Not All There Anymore' is a personal comic by Alex Demetris documenting dementia. It's a raw tale, but I think it has the power to be helpful to others in the same circumstances.
The story follows John on a visit to see his father Peter who is living in a care facility. Through a series of flashbacks, we learn that Peter has Parkinsons and a condition called lewy body dementia. This causes him to have hallucinations. We also see his condition as it deteriorated to the point where he is now in this place.
The tone of the book is sad, but not in a overwhelming or hopeless way. It's the way family deal with long term illnesses. There are funny moments in Pete's story as he sees things or forgets his Parkinsons medicine when he goes to the pub. I was drawn in by the subject and the cover art and I was really impressed by this work. The art style is good and the story is thoughtful and moving.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
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