mckenzierichardson's review
5.0
Beautiful and powerful. An amazing piece of work. Interesting story and important message.
andrea_gs's review
3.0
No se aun que pensar de este cómic, me gusta la idea de este proyecto y lo que promueve, pero no estoy segura sobre como me siento por la manera en que se desarrollo. Creo que mi mayor problema es que no me esperaba para nada la aparición de deidades y eso me saco un poco de "onda" , aunque entiendo que en el contexto del país nativo de la autora pudo ser hasta necesario.
En conclusión, el cómic es entretenido, las ilustraciones son nuevas para mi, y tiene un mensaje que vale la pena seguir difundiendo.
Pd. Se puede leer online
En conclusión, el cómic es entretenido, las ilustraciones son nuevas para mi, y tiene un mensaje que vale la pena seguir difundiendo.
Pd. Se puede leer online
wanderlustmyfriend's review
4.0
I love that this is something being written about and distributed freely to the public. I'm still a literary nut and wasn't crazy about the way it was written and some other trivial aspects (trivial compared to the larger overall theme and message to the story)
hauntedlibrary's review
5.0
This comic deals with the heavy issue of rape and sexual violence in India, and more specifically, how victims are shamed instead of supported when they do come forward. A rape victim named Priya prays to the goddess Parvati, who helps her take up this cause and spread the word so that victims will not be shamed anymore.
The vibrant colors and excellent composition make this even more of a joy to read. It includes "Augmented Reality" content that is available through an app, and encourages sharing on social media with the hashtag #StandWithPriya. This is a timely and important project that aims to take away the shame in conversations about sexual violence.
I read the PDF version which is available for free at the official website. I would love to buy a hard copy, but for now I can't find one...
The vibrant colors and excellent composition make this even more of a joy to read. It includes "Augmented Reality" content that is available through an app, and encourages sharing on social media with the hashtag #StandWithPriya. This is a timely and important project that aims to take away the shame in conversations about sexual violence.
I read the PDF version which is available for free at the official website. I would love to buy a hard copy, but for now I can't find one...
bradley_jf's review
2.0
2 stars for the story. I don’t know who thought using real pictures as a backdrop for comic book drawn characters was a good idea, but it looks terrible, like some B-grade BS you would see on late night MTV in the 90s.
priyabhakta's review
1.0
I feel like this was a noble premise poorly executed. Had the gods been limited to Shiva and Parvati it might have worked but I feel that using all the gods took away from the major issue in what is a very short story.
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review
4.0
It's an interesting concept. I'm not sure how I feel about the war in the heavens idea, but the whole use of gender violence was very well done.
speculativebecky's review
4.0
Such a crucial message, and conveyed with intensity and beauty in this format. Available for free at http://www.priyashakti.com/
anushanarasimhan's review
4.0
I loved the message and the art. You don't see a comic on rape often. The way Priya urges people to "speak without shame" is a much-needed mindset.
What I didn't like was the diversion from the topic at hand. I really didn't want to read about the Gods and their reactions as much as I wanted to read about what the victim goes through.
It is a 32-page comic, so it does feel rushed. I would still give this one 4 stars for the attempt and the topic. Highly recommended!
What I didn't like was the diversion from the topic at hand. I really didn't want to read about the Gods and their reactions as much as I wanted to read about what the victim goes through.
It is a 32-page comic, so it does feel rushed. I would still give this one 4 stars for the attempt and the topic. Highly recommended!