In my relentless goal to read all of the 2018 Goodreads Graphic Novel and Comics nominees, I come to the tale of two grandmothers who fell in love at In my relentless goal to read all of the 2018 Goodreads Graphic Novel and Comics nominees, I come to the tale of two grandmothers who fell in love at a 1963 church bingo night, discontinue the relationship, got heir separate ways, and reunite 50 years later. Yes, bitter because it took that long, society being then and still now that repressive, in the main, and sweet because it finally happened. Both were forced into early marriages, ugh. Hazel was married, had kids, grandkids. There’s a second kiss Mari initiates that happens after 50 years, this one, public!
The goofy cartoony colored art style I didn't like, but you say you read for inclusion? This is a comic focused on 1) African-American 2) women 3) lesbians, 4) two of whom are grandmothers, 5) one of whom is “plus size,” 6) that focuses on history from the sixties to the present. And 7) gay love and marriage!
Maybe the kooky art makes it more for a YA audience? The story and characterizations are thin—what about that early relationship? What about Mari’s life? Who is she? What is James’s secret?!--since this is only 92 pages, but you have to give this one credit for telling an important story in an entertaining way for a general audience. I bump my 3 star rating to 4 for social significance. ...more
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