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Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese-American, by Laura Gao
2 reviews
purplepenning's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Body shaming, Cancer, Fatphobia, Lesbophobia, and Homophobia
Minor: Alcohol and Sexism
krys_kilz's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
This was intimate and moving graphic memoir of growing up caught between cultures, languages, and homes. I loved how Gao included linguistic components (similar to Harmony Becker's Himawari House) and Chinese folklore. Gao also did not shy away from difficult conversations such as assimilation and the safety sought in fitting in, amplified anti-Asian racism and xenophobia in the context of Covid-19, and the pressure to succeed within many immigrant families. Overall, this was an important read and I'm glad it exists in the world!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Cancer and Xenophobia
Minor: Body shaming and Fatphobia
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