"As a rule, I would say that any reporting that can be traced back to a handful of parent corporations can be immediately dismissed as fiction."
Did you know that in 2018, Sabrina by Nick Drnaso was the first graphic novel to be longlisted for the #manbookerprize? It’s so great to see graphic novels being taken more seriously in recent years. Just because a book has pictures doesn’t mean it can’t have literary value or hit deep pockets of emotional resonance!
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Sabrina explores mental health, conspiracy theories, and the creation of narratives. It feels oddly reminiscent of a David Lynch film in that the simplicity and monotony and illustrations contribute to the slow, unsettling pace of the story. A word of warning: don’t dive in expecting a comic of mass appeal. Sabrina is innovative and intriguing but BLEAK.
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