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A review by beloved999
The Fire Never Goes Out: A Memoir in Pictures by ND Stevenson
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I've admired Noelle Stevenson for many years, now, and looked forward to reading this little memoir.
While much of it is old territory for those of us lucky enough to have followed them while they were still pursuing their art degree, I do understand the somewhat spartan way they chose to present the pieces of their story so far. So although I wish there had been a little more to the book as a whole, because the best memoirs bring you close rather than holding the reader at arm's length, I believe that to someone unfamiliar with Stevenson's art and storytelling prior to their latest successes, this book is an intimate look into how the author's personal struggles morphed into such popular and critically-lauded stories.
While much of it is old territory for those of us lucky enough to have followed them while they were still pursuing their art degree, I do understand the somewhat spartan way they chose to present the pieces of their story so far. So although I wish there had been a little more to the book as a whole, because the best memoirs bring you close rather than holding the reader at arm's length, I believe that to someone unfamiliar with Stevenson's art and storytelling prior to their latest successes, this book is an intimate look into how the author's personal struggles morphed into such popular and critically-lauded stories.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Homophobia