Phoolan Devi, Rebel Queen

author: Claire Fauvel
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.48
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2020/04/19
date added: 2020/04/19
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Phoolan Devi, Rebel Queen' with words and art by Claire Fauvel is the sad but true story of a modern woman who was abused by those around her and how she reacted.

As a child, Phoolan Devi was aware of the injustices in her village. When a neighbor cut down a tree, she wanted justice. At the age of only 11, she was married off to a man much older than her and raped. This was only the beginning of the degrading things that happened to her. Her response was to become a rebel fighter and fight back against the systems and people that let her down.

I was less familiar with this story, but I found it grim and sad. This is not a story for the faint of heart, and this book manages to convey the horrors well without resorting to being overly graphic. The art is a bit of a let down, but the story still shines through.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from NBM Publishing, Papercutz, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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