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mandarine's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
angelamirode's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing and brilliant!!!
Marguerite is not like everyone else. She doesn’t socialize, she likes to have her routine and is very sensitive to noise. And there’s a reason for that: she has Asperger syndrome.
Most people have misconceptions about autism. And they always think about the worst cases.
This book is a great way to familiarize with this disorder and get to know about this particular kind of autism and show you that you may have autism yet look almost normal.
Marguerite is not like everyone else. She doesn’t socialize, she likes to have her routine and is very sensitive to noise. And there’s a reason for that: she has Asperger syndrome.
Most people have misconceptions about autism. And they always think about the worst cases.
This book is a great way to familiarize with this disorder and get to know about this particular kind of autism and show you that you may have autism yet look almost normal.
jkw7072's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
3.5
Feels a bit older representation of Autism but this is from 2016 - I enjoyed the art and story a lot. I appreciated that it is about an older woman learning about it after her teen years and I also love seeing the transition of her life in black and white to color. Lots of good information and resources in the back as well
kae_h's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
5.0
Semi autobiographical graphic novel about a woman in France who finds out she is autistic. First published in 2020, some of the information at the back feels dated (recs for 'the curious incident of the dog in the night time, and an uncritical discussion of aba, calling it a 'time tested method), as does the title (people don't use the term aspergers any more), but the overall story of someone who feels profound relief realising they are not broken, they are autistic and need to accommodate themselves, is a hopeful one.
marcymurli's review against another edition
3.0
A nice little story of what life is like for people on the autism spectrum in France. I especially like how the illustrations illuminate how sensory overload feels for people with autism. It's a good introduction for neurotypical people who want to understand, although I wish she didn't use the outdated term Asperger's in her story.
tiedyedude's review against another edition
5.0
I started this one night in bed and could not put it down until I was done. I suggested it to my fiancee, and she had the same experience a few nights later. Bold, striking art, and strong insight into the world of someone who experiences life just a little different. The expression of subtle gestures and mundane interactions is portrayed so well. Highly recommended.
autisticpoetryqueer's review against another edition
5.0
This book made me laugh, cry, and cringe. It is a heartwarming and relatable story. I have not been diagnosed with autism, but I have been researching it more lately and relating to a lot of autistic people's experiences. This book made me feel understood, which I think is one of the most powerful gifts a book can bring you.