Amla Mater

author: Devi Menon
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.91
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2020/06/17
date added: 2020/06/17
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Amla Mater' with words and art by Devi Menon is a graphic novel about a woman who is pregnant, and all the memories that brings with it.

Mili is waiting for her baby in London. She sees little reminders of her home in India. Amla, or gooseberry, is something that her grandmother pickled, and Mili tries to recreate it. As she waits for the pickles to be ready, and the baby grows inside her, other memories of friends and places come to her.

It's a sweet and nostalgic story. The art is a bit basic, but since the author drew it, I can appreciate it. The story speaks of longing for home and even things that can never be again, and that resonated with me as a reader.

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


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