tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554943708551676241.post2048882455785862651..comments2024-02-06T14:22:08.095-07:00Comments on Provo City Library Staff Reviews: American WidowAGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18089515677655906854noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554943708551676241.post-16525698821940966832016-12-31T12:36:41.124-07:002016-12-31T12:36:41.124-07:00Alissa’s life changed drastically when her husband...Alissa’s life changed drastically when her husband died on his second day of work in the World Trade Center. Their marriage may have been a little strained, but the loss of her husband was devastating nonetheless.<br /><br />This was the first graphic memoir I have read, and I also really appreciated the limited color scheme and its symbolism. The story was very easy to follow, but there were times when I found myself a little frustrated by Alissa, much like some of the other characters depicted, and that’s not something I’m proud of. I wanted her to wake up from her catatonic state and get the things done she needed to, but she couldn’t. She really couldn’t. I suppose that’s what makes this story feel so realistic. She didn’t gloss over the debilitating effects of grief. Having never experienced such grief personally, this wasn’t something I could relate to, but I’m glad I got to learn about it a little more in such an interesting way. The graphic novel format really added something extra.<br /><br />ACS<br />ACShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15177825401153601097noreply@blogger.com