Lightness

author: Catherine Meurisse
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.11
book published: 2016
rating: 4
read at: 2019/12/08
date added: 2019/12/08
shelves: graphic-novels, non-fiction
review:
'Lightness' with words and art by Catherine Meurisse is a graphic novel memoir that is heartbreaking and funny.

Catherine Meurisse was late for work the morning on January 7, 2015. Because she was, she was not at the offices of Charlie Hebdo when two terrorists murdered her coworkers. The trauma and grief leave her in a dissociative state, and this graphic novel shows her journey during that time. From having to deal with her own loss, to the intrusion of having police escorts, Catherine tries to find her place in art and beauty again.

The author/artist is a cartoonist, so that is the style of the art in the book. It works because it is her own. The story is oddly funny at times, just like grief can be. I really enjoyed getting to read this.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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