There is nothing more awful than being forced to live a life in silence.
Back in the 1950s, David's dad, a doctor, believed in the magic of radiation. And so, he forced his young son to endure numerous x-rays, certain it would cure his asthma. Instead, the radiation turned into cancer. Still thinking they were in the right, his parents kept it hushed and opted for a secretive surgery, where David lost his vocal cords. Can David forgive his parents for the jagged scar stitched along his throat?
Stitches goes even deeper and delves into the restrained family relationships. All in all, Small didn't write this book for pity, he wrote it to tell his story and did so through gorgeous detailed drawings. The constant references to Alice in Wonderland helped established the scenery and turn it into a piece of art.
A tragic turn of events, filled with raw emotions, this is the kind of memoir that leaves a mark.
This looks great, I have never read a graphic memoir so I will definitely check it out!!! Thanks for following I followed you too!!
ReplyDeleteFirst time for everything. Hope you enjoy it :)
DeleteI've never been a big fan of Alice in Wonderland, but this looks interesting... and a bit creepy. I've never read a graphic memoir either. All the graphic novels that I've read have been fiction.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad :( one of those stories that sticks with you. If you are interested in Graphic Memoirs, I also recommend Are you my Mother by Bechdel and Blankets by Thompson.
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