author: Balthazar Flore
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.75
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2018/08/08
date added: 2018/08/08
shelves: graphic-novels, non-fiction
review:
'The Wolves of La Louviere' by Balthazar Flore is a biographical graphic novel that follows a family in Belgium as they experience the war.
In 1940, the Nazis occupied Belgium in 18 days. In the town of La Louviere, life seems to carry on, but eventually there are noticeable signs. Father goes off to war, food is scarce, and the town has soldiers occupying. A teacher at the school, who seems to be ok with the Nazi occupation, has her own secrets to keep.
The story and art are so charming that it gives the story a disarming nature. This doesn't downplay the story, but rather it makes the survivors seem brave in the face of things. The book ends with some text and photos of the family.
I'm familiar with some of these events from an American or British perspective. I appreciated the story from people who happened to have to live in the midst of such a struggle.
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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