jackelz's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
This book was challenged for obscene images, likened to pornography, for its depictions of the author's first love and his sexually-abusive babysitter. For me, the nudity was beautiful and a welcome part of the story.
This is a chunky read, about 600 pages, but it goes by quickly. You can get lost in the illustrations, and I love that. I really enjoyed the main themes and both, the deconstructing of his faith and first love, really resonated with me.
“I wanted a heaven. And I grew up striving for that world — an eternal world — that would wash away my temporary misery.”
This is a chunky read, about 600 pages, but it goes by quickly. You can get lost in the illustrations, and I love that. I really enjoyed the main themes and both, the deconstructing of his faith and first love, really resonated with me.
“I wanted a heaven. And I grew up striving for that world — an eternal world — that would wash away my temporary misery.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual assault
Moderate: Ableism, Eating disorder, and Religious bigotry
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