A review by utopiastateofmind
Palestine by Joe Sacco

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.