mkat1580's review against another edition
Found the style and format hard to follow. Will potentially try again.
utopiastateofmind's review against another edition
4.5
This non-fiction graphic memoir full of illustrations and conversations is a weighty graphic novel to get through. Not only does it portray Sacco's time in Palestine and the people he met, but it's also full of detail including sections of prose as well. Rooted in how the lives of some individuals mean more than others, I deeply enjoyed reading this graphic novel. Sacco's perspective coming from the United States allowed me to ease into some of his preconceptions as well. Palestine examines the anti-Palestinian rhetoric from the beginning serving as both history and also a portrayal of the now. Of the ways in which Palestinians face oppression from all fronts whether it be the destruction of their trees, homes, or even future prospects.
suzanneke's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
kimberly_b's review against another edition
4.0
This book is an eye-opener for the plight of the Palestinians.
http_essi's review against another edition
Found it too hard and confusing to read. Wasn't getting much information
sarahannkateri's review against another edition
3.0
The Palestinian stories are fascinating, but I wish Sacco wouldn't insert himself into the story so much, because he's so incredibly unlikable. I assume he shows himself this way on purpose to make a point about journalism and desensitization and profiting off others' misery, the same way his art often seems exaggeratedly ugly and unglamorous, but seriously, I got it the first time. I didn't need every third page to feature him making a snide comment and being an asshole.
To be honest, as interesting as I found the material, I had a hard time making it all the way through because he was such an obnoxious narrator. I thought it was a good book, but I didn't really like it.
To be honest, as interesting as I found the material, I had a hard time making it all the way through because he was such an obnoxious narrator. I thought it was a good book, but I didn't really like it.
ladyk2387's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0