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Juliet Takes a Breath: The Graphic Novel by Gabby Rivera
11 reviews
nerdysread's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Misogyny and Religious bigotry
shaipanda's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Biphobia
berodatheelf's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Racism and Sexual assault
violet_pages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Transphobia
khargaotte's review
4.75
I particularly loved the art style as well, full of soft lines and warm colours.
The only negative point for me was that the narration and transitions from one scene to another were sometimes hard to follow, but that might come from the fact that this comic was adapted from a novel, and stories don't always translate the same in these two medias. Still an excellent read overall!
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Toxic relationship
Even though these elements are present in the story, they are adressed as such in a way that is positive and affirming for the main character, towards whom most of them happen, and they do not detract from the hopeful tone of the story.macsenbesemer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity and Misogyny
reading_between_the_trees's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
kirby's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Biphobia, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity
mollyrose's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Transphobia
maisierosereads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a gorgeous adaptation of one of my favourite sapphic stories. The artists did a great job at keeping the essence of the original novel, and their stylistic choices enhanced the narrative.
I loved the illustration style, and the way all of my favourite characters were designed - it's great to see Juliet drawn in all of her fat latina lesbian glory!
The only downside to this adaptation is that (because of the nature of adapting a novel into a graphic format) it is an abridged version of the original story. A couple of my favourite scenes were missing and I think the characters' depth and development were more obvious in prose than pictures.
Even though I think overall I do still prefer the original novel, I still loved this in its own right. I highly recommend this adaptation to anyone; I think it could be enjoyed regardless of whether you've read the original novel (though I do recommend reading that too!)
Graphic: Drug use, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Transphobia, and Blood