goldentortoisebeetle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
Another gut punch from this author/illustrator duo. I think this is a compilation of 4 issues of a comic. It's a great length- sometimes the stories from this publishing house feel too short. This one is not rushed. It takes its time to let you feel the emotions.
Three centuries. Seven generations of people. Blood memory is strong; intergenerational trauma is also strong. We watch the characters struggle deeply in each generation. They lose things they can never recover. They grieve their whole lives. They seek so desperately to heal but in recent generations have lost hope altogether. They carry the pain forward.
The unsung hero of this story is the mom. She tells the stories of the ancestors. She moves her husband and son forward into healing by refusing to let them go. I want to hear her story.
Three centuries. Seven generations of people. Blood memory is strong; intergenerational trauma is also strong. We watch the characters struggle deeply in each generation. They lose things they can never recover. They grieve their whole lives. They seek so desperately to heal but in recent generations have lost hope altogether. They carry the pain forward.
The unsung hero of this story is the mom. She tells the stories of the ancestors. She moves her husband and son forward into healing by refusing to let them go. I want to hear her story.
chrispyschaller's review against another edition
3.0
Ambitious portrait of Cree history since the conquest never quite settles long enough on one character.
pixieprose's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was a powerful, moving story about generational trauma, the evils of colonialism, the power of family, and three importance of forgiveness and healing. This work touches on the issue of residential schools, which is something that in some way touches every indigenous family of North America. It's a touching graphic novel and well worth a read by people of all ages.
littleredbiblio's review against another edition
3.0
I had to read this for class but I enjoyed it. Most of all, I appreciated the emphasis on intergenerational trauma. I found this graphic novel to be more educational than enjoyable, but not everything has to have entertainment value. Regardless, I'm glad that this was on our course reading list as I may not have picked it up otherwise.
kalira's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Colonisation, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Racism, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
jr_the_pin_witch's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dashes101's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really enjoyed this graphic novel. It's a really good portrayal of the intergenerational trauma that Indigenous communities face, as the story is at once about Edwin's journey, but encompasses the 7 generations that preceded him. It takes an unflinching view on Canadian history as well as the cycle of abuse that occurs in society. It's beautifully inked, and combines history and individualism wonderfully.
schaarzy's review against another edition
4.0
A mother tells her son who survived a suicide attempt about the survivors and bravery before him. She uses his history to teach him about scars and moving on from hard times.
Themes of intergenerational trauma, memory, and healing. This is a beautiful, powerful, and masterful artistic depiction of narrative and blood memory as well as the effects history has had both directly and indirectly on today's FNMI community.
Themes of intergenerational trauma, memory, and healing. This is a beautiful, powerful, and masterful artistic depiction of narrative and blood memory as well as the effects history has had both directly and indirectly on today's FNMI community.
lenoreo's review against another edition
4.0
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4.5 stars — Well that was hella affecting. The last 2 sections in particular had me crying and crying.
What an intriguing way to show how the past can affect future generations, and how we can learn from them even as they are so different from our present.
Beautiful artwork. I ached with the Scars section — so heartbreaking, and well depicted.
This book definitely deals with some super hard topics, but does so in a way that it is easy to connect with and understand. I definitely felt for Edwin, even in his few teen angst moments. I think the balance was perfect, showing the magnitude of what he is feeling and how he has been affected by his missing father.
A perfect blending of past and present, I got exactly what I was looking for and then some.
4.5 stars — Well that was hella affecting. The last 2 sections in particular had me crying and crying.
What an intriguing way to show how the past can affect future generations, and how we can learn from them even as they are so different from our present.
Beautiful artwork. I ached with the Scars section — so heartbreaking, and well depicted.
This book definitely deals with some super hard topics, but does so in a way that it is easy to connect with and understand. I definitely felt for Edwin, even in his few teen angst moments. I think the balance was perfect, showing the magnitude of what he is feeling and how he has been affected by his missing father.
A perfect blending of past and present, I got exactly what I was looking for and then some.