Such a creative way to tell your personal experience in the cult. This is such a good book for someone who is curious about what ex-JWs have/had to deal with when sadly they still have relatives involved with the cult.
I was able to relate to the author's experience, as I personally decided to part ways with this cult a few years ago. Love how it makes it very clear that they are lovely people when they want to convert you, but as soon as you "rebel" you become their worse enemy.
While reading this book it really made me think how was I ever involved with these people and how toxic they are. I'm so relived and thankful that I was able to leave, and my family also decided to leave with me.
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Literally unreadable (printing/font) - but beautifully illustrated
I had to send this book back because although I loved it and the illustrations are stunning there seemed to be a printing or font setting issue with the copy I received. I literally couldn’t read it without risking a migraine. It’s a shame because there’s obviously a lot of love gone into the book. I did wonder after looking at the back cover whether the graphic novel was self published, so that these issues haven’t been through a proof-reader or editor or if I just happened to get the one dodgy copy that’s ever been printed. The back cover made me think it was self published because the paragraph setting and font didn’t seem like it had been done by a professional, it wasn’t accessible to some readers because of the placement of the settings.The book itself looks beautiful, well illustrated. I haven’t read or or looked at all of the pages properly because I needed to return the book so I can’t adequately critique the storyline. There seem to be a lot of characters to remember but it looked as though people’s stories were told individually at first so it may not have been confusing to read/remember. It looked really refreshing to have something that could be shown in a different format to the usual paperback novels, accessible to adults and kids, leaving adults feeling less alone and kids having a better understanding of why there may be estrangement and religious differences in their family. Obviously I don’t know this because I can’t read whether it’s child appropriate or not, as I’m sending it back.I like that there are different body shapes and ethnicities represented, however it was a bit of a shame that they were the props to the blonde barbie princess type character, a bit like old school Disney cartoons. It reminded me of Destiny’s Child album covers back in the day where Beyoncé was always front and centre and the other girls just were there to make up the numbers til she went solo.I was really impressed that the book had 4 awards but I hadn't heard of them then when I checked them out I realised there is this whole thing atm where you pay an entry fee and your book gets reviewed, some awards charge per x pages and some dish out awards every month. However it looks beautiful, has a serious subject matter rarely explored in an accessible medium, so of course it deserves awards… just as long as ppl can read it!I couldn’t contact the seller as it’s just Amazon Prime (I think it’s self published) which is a shame because I’d wanted to have known if my book was a mistake or not, ideally swapping it for a readable one. Now I don’t know if it’s the way all of the books are printed or just one.Either way, mixed review - but stunning illustrations in colour and the author has bravely gone there with a sensitive subject that will leave her open to a lot of abuse. Hopefully I can change my review to 4/5 stars on my second purchase. I def want to give it a second chance.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2023
The book itself looks beautiful, well illustrated. I haven’t read or or looked at all of the pages properly because I needed to return the book so I can’t adequately critique the storyline. There seem to be a lot of characters to remember but it looked as though people’s stories were told individually at first so it may not have been confusing to read/remember. It looked really refreshing to have something that could be shown in a different format to the usual paperback novels, accessible to adults and kids, leaving adults feeling less alone and kids having a better understanding of why there may be estrangement and religious differences in their family. Obviously I don’t know this because I can’t read whether it’s child appropriate or not, as I’m sending it back.
I like that there are different body shapes and ethnicities represented, however it was a bit of a shame that they were the props to the blonde barbie princess type character, a bit like old school Disney cartoons. It reminded me of Destiny’s Child album covers back in the day where Beyoncé was always front and centre and the other girls just were there to make up the numbers til she went solo.
I was really impressed that the book had 4 awards but I hadn't heard of them then when I checked them out I realised there is this whole thing atm where you pay an entry fee and your book gets reviewed, some awards charge per x pages and some dish out awards every month. However it looks beautiful, has a serious subject matter rarely explored in an accessible medium, so of course it deserves awards… just as long as ppl can read it!
I couldn’t contact the seller as it’s just Amazon Prime (I think it’s self published) which is a shame because I’d wanted to have known if my book was a mistake or not, ideally swapping it for a readable one. Now I don’t know if it’s the way all of the books are printed or just one.
Either way, mixed review - but stunning illustrations in colour and the author has bravely gone there with a sensitive subject that will leave her open to a lot of abuse. Hopefully I can change my review to 4/5 stars on my second purchase. I def want to give it a second chance.
Literally unreadable (printing/font) - but beautifully illustrated
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2023
I had to send this book back because although I loved it and the illustrations are stunning there seemed to be a printing or font setting issue with the copy I received. I literally couldn’t read it without risking a migraine. It’s a shame because there’s obviously a lot of love gone into the book. I did wonder after looking at the back cover whether the graphic novel was self published, so that these issues haven’t been through a proof-reader or editor or if I just happened to get the one dodgy copy that’s ever been printed. The back cover made me think it was self published because the paragraph setting and font didn’t seem like it had been done by a professional, it wasn’t accessible to some readers because of the placement of the settings.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2023
The book itself looks beautiful, well illustrated. I haven’t read or or looked at all of the pages properly because I needed to return the book so I can’t adequately critique the storyline. There seem to be a lot of characters to remember but it looked as though people’s stories were told individually at first so it may not have been confusing to read/remember. It looked really refreshing to have something that could be shown in a different format to the usual paperback novels, accessible to adults and kids, leaving adults feeling less alone and kids having a better understanding of why there may be estrangement and religious differences in their family. Obviously I don’t know this because I can’t read whether it’s child appropriate or not, as I’m sending it back.
I like that there are different body shapes and ethnicities represented, however it was a bit of a shame that they were the props to the blonde barbie princess type character, a bit like old school Disney cartoons. It reminded me of Destiny’s Child album covers back in the day where Beyoncé was always front and centre and the other girls just were there to make up the numbers til she went solo.
I was really impressed that the book had 4 awards but I hadn't heard of them then when I checked them out I realised there is this whole thing atm where you pay an entry fee and your book gets reviewed, some awards charge per x pages and some dish out awards every month. However it looks beautiful, has a serious subject matter rarely explored in an accessible medium, so of course it deserves awards… just as long as ppl can read it!
I couldn’t contact the seller as it’s just Amazon Prime (I think it’s self published) which is a shame because I’d wanted to have known if my book was a mistake or not, ideally swapping it for a readable one. Now I don’t know if it’s the way all of the books are printed or just one.
Either way, mixed review - but stunning illustrations in colour and the author has bravely gone there with a sensitive subject that will leave her open to a lot of abuse. Hopefully I can change my review to 4/5 stars on my second purchase. I def want to give it a second chance.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2022
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An amazing and touching story about life as a JW
Reviewed in Canada on 29 August 2022Renee
A MUST READ FOR ANYONE IN A CULT!!!
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It's colorful, it's sassy, & it's an accurate pictorial essay of Jehovah's Witness life. Excellent!
Reviewed in the United States on 6 August 2022Stewart Fletcher
A hilarious and accurate depiction of a woman’s life inside the Jehovah’s Witnesses
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Entertaining summary of life in the cult of Jehovah’s Witnesses
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