A review by lyzz
The Two-Week Wait by Luke C Jackson
5.0
Title: Two-Week Wait
Author: Luke Jackson; Kelly Jackson
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 5/4/2021
Two-Week Wait is a beautiful graphic novel that tells the story of Conrad and Joanne’s relationship. It begins with their initial meeting and then proceeds to when they are attempting to start a family. They are unable to conceive naturally so they go to a fertility specialist and pursue in-vitro fertilization. The graphic novel follows them through several rounds of IVF.
This was a well-done graphic novel about an incredibly sensitive topic. As someone not terribly familiar with the process, I learned a lot about all aspects of the in-vitro process including the emotional challenges and the toll it takes on the relationship. While I have opted not to have children, I do have many friends who starting families. I’d highly recommend this to folks to build empathy and understanding of the feelings and experience of IVF. It provides a general overview of the medical aspect of it as well.
The illustrations and color palate are subdued but striking. These selections fit nicely with the plot of the graphic novel. The novel uses baby blues and pinks which feels appropriate. There was also an excellent balance of text to graphics. I love when graphic novels allow the illustrations to help tell the story.
The book also explores the idea of having a child being one’s life mission and how to make meaning in your life if that is not possible. Joanne and Conrad meet a couple that teaches in India that opens their eyes to possibilities. I wish it had gone a little further with this topic as it was a fascinating discussion of motherhood. I also liked the exploration of what having children means to each spouse and how one may go along with the other to make them happy.
I’d highly recommend this book for readers looking for a different format of a memoir about a really important topic. This would be a great book for folks who have never read a graphic novel and want to see what this medium is all about.
ARC provided to me by Scribe UK, via Net Galley, in exchange for an honest review.
#TwoWeekWait #NetGalley
Author: Luke Jackson; Kelly Jackson
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 5/4/2021
Two-Week Wait is a beautiful graphic novel that tells the story of Conrad and Joanne’s relationship. It begins with their initial meeting and then proceeds to when they are attempting to start a family. They are unable to conceive naturally so they go to a fertility specialist and pursue in-vitro fertilization. The graphic novel follows them through several rounds of IVF.
This was a well-done graphic novel about an incredibly sensitive topic. As someone not terribly familiar with the process, I learned a lot about all aspects of the in-vitro process including the emotional challenges and the toll it takes on the relationship. While I have opted not to have children, I do have many friends who starting families. I’d highly recommend this to folks to build empathy and understanding of the feelings and experience of IVF. It provides a general overview of the medical aspect of it as well.
The illustrations and color palate are subdued but striking. These selections fit nicely with the plot of the graphic novel. The novel uses baby blues and pinks which feels appropriate. There was also an excellent balance of text to graphics. I love when graphic novels allow the illustrations to help tell the story.
The book also explores the idea of having a child being one’s life mission and how to make meaning in your life if that is not possible. Joanne and Conrad meet a couple that teaches in India that opens their eyes to possibilities. I wish it had gone a little further with this topic as it was a fascinating discussion of motherhood. I also liked the exploration of what having children means to each spouse and how one may go along with the other to make them happy.
I’d highly recommend this book for readers looking for a different format of a memoir about a really important topic. This would be a great book for folks who have never read a graphic novel and want to see what this medium is all about.
ARC provided to me by Scribe UK, via Net Galley, in exchange for an honest review.
#TwoWeekWait #NetGalley