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bibliogeekgirl's review
3.0
A slice of life story told through different points of view in the Bloom family. Everyone has sorrows and difficulties they are trying to face. At the same time, the family is working together to find their family home that was lost to them during the holocaust. There is humor, sadness, existential crises, joy, and love of family. Well done art takes you back and forth in time with ease, and keeps you interested in the story along with the words.
thestoryowl's review
4.0
It doesn't take long for you to get a feel for how the Bloom family assembles into their obviously well-worn tracks of their own family drama. Their disfunction sets up a good back drop for the heavy topic of the Holocaust and intolerance for Jews that still exists today. The art style is pleasantly realistic and helps draw you in to the story.
wanting's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
untitledlullaby's review
4.0
I think had it been a real story it would have been five stars. I think it would have done better without fart jokes and the sex scenes. It was pretty realistic but most of the characters were pretty unlikable and I don’t see how it just magically worked out at the end for Malka. I didn’t mind the art style.
ayvarhs's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
twiinklex's review
2.0
I have mixed feelings about this graphic novel, which follows a family who come together to retrace their roots and find out what happened to their ancestors during WWII.
This book covers topics and themes that I hold close to my heart, which was why I decided to pick it up. It's definitely an illuminating read, especially with regard to the history of Chełm.
Unfortunately, I disliked the characters because they were all assholes to one another despite being a family unit. I never warmed to Malka either and can even see why her family might want to exclude her. At the same time, one can certainly argue that this is a realistic portrayal of the ups and downs of family.
The book was also occasionally confusing with abrupt flashbacks and so many characters, some of whom hardly played a part in the story.
So while this was an eye-opening read, it was not the heartwarming or impactful book that I had been hoping for.
This book covers topics and themes that I hold close to my heart, which was why I decided to pick it up. It's definitely an illuminating read, especially with regard to the history of Chełm.
Unfortunately, I disliked the characters because they were all assholes to one another despite being a family unit. I never warmed to Malka either and can even see why her family might want to exclude her. At the same time, one can certainly argue that this is a realistic portrayal of the ups and downs of family.
The book was also occasionally confusing with abrupt flashbacks and so many characters, some of whom hardly played a part in the story.
So while this was an eye-opening read, it was not the heartwarming or impactful book that I had been hoping for.
chloestansifer's review
2.0
2.5
I was very intrigued by the premise of this book. I haven't even found any graphic novels just quite like it.
First of all, the drawing style was not my favorite I've ever seen. I have read other books that have had a similar drawing style, but I looked past it and they still are some of my favorites based off the plot. This one didn't fit that.
As someone who has gone on a Holocaust trip similar to the characters in the story, I thoroughly enjoy being able to see the comparisons of the real places to how they were drawn in the book.
At times, the random lewd scenes took me by surprise and made me quite uncomfortable, and I don't think they needed to fit. The characters' development was also poorly done in my opinion, as the family obviously had many issues throughout the book and tensions were high, but as soon as the trip is over, many have completely changed their minds.
I also just got mad at the characters and their words and actions (not sure if that was intentional). There were also so many characters, and the family tree was very nice at the beginning of the book, but I still continued to get confused.
Overall, I think I got a little bit out of the book, seeing as I was able to finish it without DNF-ing, but I also don't believe it is a family or Holocaust story I intend on recommending.
I was very intrigued by the premise of this book. I haven't even found any graphic novels just quite like it.
First of all, the drawing style was not my favorite I've ever seen. I have read other books that have had a similar drawing style, but I looked past it and they still are some of my favorites based off the plot. This one didn't fit that.
As someone who has gone on a Holocaust trip similar to the characters in the story, I thoroughly enjoy being able to see the comparisons of the real places to how they were drawn in the book.
At times, the random lewd scenes took me by surprise and made me quite uncomfortable, and I don't think they needed to fit. The characters' development was also poorly done in my opinion, as the family obviously had many issues throughout the book and tensions were high, but as soon as the trip is over, many have completely changed their minds.
I also just got mad at the characters and their words and actions (not sure if that was intentional). There were also so many characters, and the family tree was very nice at the beginning of the book, but I still continued to get confused.
Overall, I think I got a little bit out of the book, seeing as I was able to finish it without DNF-ing, but I also don't believe it is a family or Holocaust story I intend on recommending.
natali_gramajo's review
1.0
All of the characters were supremely annoying. I didn't even grow to care about their mission.
On the up side: the art was kinda nice.
On the up side: the art was kinda nice.
hiko's review
4.0
Budapeşt və Krakov olan panelləri sevdim. 2-ci hissədəki süjeti də həmçinin. Sərçə metaforu da ki <3