I enjoyed the juxtaposition of sexuality and death. That Alison believes her revelations of who she truly is to her parents may have been the catalyst to her father's possible suicide. Then Alison is able to understand her privileges compared to her father's, is able to see that she is stronger than he ever was. She can also sympathize with this overbearing, tragic man; trapped in a world of his own making, creating a gilded cage around himself. This graphic novel asks if we ever really know our parents. I found sexuality to be a key element throughout. From politics, to relationships, to heartache, and death; sexuality is the driving force in much of Alison's and her families life. Whether it be needing to express it, or needing to repress it, it impacts each panel of each page. The artwork in this novel is whimsical (Sunday morning, family cartoon like), but deals with some very graphic and emotional scenes. Where they may have been too jaded and edgy, Alison's artistic style renders them as tragic, but truthful, beautiful, and poetic. We have less to fear of death, than we do of hiding our true selves. I also enjoyed the use of literature to enlighten the reader about Alison's family, her father, and herself. She finds herself in books, her truth, her happiness. A really interesting and sad story, worth reading if you are interested in family dynamics.
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