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olivia_piepmeier's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I had started this a month or so ago but got distracted. I returned partially due the extremely obvious relevancy to current affairs but also because I wanted to know what happens! I was initially drawn to it (pun intended) due to the art and the subject - a comic about an archaeology adventure? Yes! Modan's style is a pleasant balance of cartoony and realistic that can ease the tension particularly when reading now. The subject matter is so beyond just a fun little archaeology adventure - family dynamics, academia, capitalism, greed, religion, politics. It's fiction but clearly informed by the real world. Modan's afterward is required reading to fully grasp the story's reflection of our world and to maybe possibly see something else in what's happening in Israel and Palestine.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia and Religious bigotry
kelpyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Animal death, Violence, and Police brutality
Minor: Gun violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Many of the Jewish characters harbor strong Zionist views. It is unclear what exactly the main character thinks. The book is full of flawed characters.