Genre: 19th century French literature, adapted to graphic novel Paris and Ile Bourbon, late 1820s
Written in 1832, Indiana is a sweeping tale of human eGenre: 19th century French literature, adapted to graphic novel Paris and Ile Bourbon, late 1820s
Written in 1832, Indiana is a sweeping tale of human emotion and drama set in the period it was written. Indiana Delmare is an ill young woman married to a strict gentleman to whom she has little real affection. One evening a young gentleman is assumed to be a burglar and shot on their estate, and Indiana and her maid Noun nurse him back to health. His name is Raymon de Ramière, and he conducts a passionate affair with Noun, and also proclaims his love for Indiana. A tale of betrayal and heartbreak, where the villain is the nature of humanity and how we treat one another.
I don’t tend to pick up graphic novels, as I tend to get distracted from the narrative arc of the story. I’m not generally a visual person (I don’t visualize when I read), so a graphic novel is typical an exercise in patience for me while reading. But when @plottrysts says “hey Meg, this is ‘Read Now’” and promises to hold my hand through 19th century adapted French literature, I say “why not!?” The illustrations in this graphic novel do such a good job capturing the tone of emotion and the style of the era, as well as the utter drama of the book.
I knew very little to nothing about George Sand when I picked this up, other than it was a pen name for a 19th century woman writer. The graphic novel frames the tale of Indiana with two different eras of Sand’s life, from her time writing with (and dallying with) novelist Jules Sandeau in the early 1830s with her long affair with engraver Alexandre Manceau in the 1850s. Well-renowned and respected as a literary giant, she eschewed gender norms and attracted all manner of famous men to her bed. The framestory for the graphic novel helped me, as a reader unfamiliar with Sand, place her work.
In short, I would absolutely pick up more classic novels in graphic novel form. Personally, though, I still often need to read summaries as I go (I do this with almost any classic I read, as the narrative styles are denser and I often miss plot points). I recommend this as an accessible way to read Indiana!
Thank you to Europe Comics and NetGalley for an eARC for review! This graphic novel adaptation of Indiana is out 12/27/23! ...more
What a fascinating way to convey such a tragic memoir. I particularly like the way Satrapi conveys the understanding of her own selfishness and also bWhat a fascinating way to convey such a tragic memoir. I particularly like the way Satrapi conveys the understanding of her own selfishness and also bravery in the midst of the revolution.
Completed for the Book Riot Read Harder 2020 Challenge a graphic memoir....more
I always struggle with the graphic novel format, but I like the way Bechdel weaves her memories through the comic panels. It works well for a time-fluI always struggle with the graphic novel format, but I like the way Bechdel weaves her memories through the comic panels. It works well for a time-fluid memoir.
Completed for the Book Riot Read Harder 2019 category a comic by an LGBTQIA creator. ...more
I cannot recommend this enough. I'm not a graphic novel person - i struggle with the format typically - but the illustrations in this book blew away mI cannot recommend this enough. I'm not a graphic novel person - i struggle with the format typically - but the illustrations in this book blew away my expectations (even after reading the first one!) and enhanced the story. What a way to learn about such an important chapter in our history.
Completed for the Read Harder 2018 Challenge A comic written or illustrated by a person of color. ...more
I really don't ever read graphic novels. This one felt different. It felt important to read on inauguration day 1/20/17.I really don't ever read graphic novels. This one felt different. It felt important to read on inauguration day 1/20/17....more
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