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An enjoyable read, whether you are on the spectrum or not. For those of us with Asperger's or Autism, it feels incredibly comforting to see the experience on paper. I don't mean so much seeing someone on the spectrum, as seeing someone who didn't know why she had these quirks suddenly realize in adulthood that they had ASD. I also appreciate the fact that the protagonist is a woman, since women are so underdiagnosed. The author showing her therapy group, with people of different ages and backgrounds, who are coping differently to their diagnosis, is a nice touch; it's always good to show that not everyone reacts the same or even shows the same characteristics with ASD.
The most powerful thing about it is, undoubtedly, the drawing. Its use of colour (or lack of it) conveys so many emotions. I'm not going to lie, I teared up in a couple of places.
I wish it had told a story beyond just getting diagnosed, it sometimes felt more like an educational graphic novel than something that was trying to tell me a story. But I quite enjoyed it anyway, and I think it can be very useful for both people in the spectrum and those who have no idea what being autistic means.
A wonderful graphic novel about a really important topic! There is still so much stigma and misconceptions about Autism and its spectrum, and not only in France! I am really glad that this was translated into English so that I could read it! It should definitely be a book on high school reading lists, so that people get a better understanding!
A sincere and illuminating story that will undoubtably strike home for many with similar experiences. There's some truly beautiful use of illustration and colour here to show the transition in Marguerite's life as she learns about Asperger syndrome and begins to make changes in her life and surround herself with supportive friends, and an empathetic and encouraging tone towards others with similar struggles and circumstances.
Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
This graphic novel is about Margaret, a woman who feels socially awkward (among other things) and then she discovers she has Asperger Syndrome. The author inspired this story on her very own, which definitely shows, since it all feels very real.
It was really easy for me to relate to the main character. Even though we are very different in some ways, we are very similar in others. Plus I really liked the way the author used the colors, since most of the illustrations are black and white and she uses some specific colors - especially red and yellow - to highlight some parts and dialogs to show the protagonist's emotions intensified.
I highly recommend it if you want to get to know more about this syndrome, because it deals with it in a very accessible and delicate way.
This Graphic Novel is a fast, great read! Marguerite navigates life with Asperger's, which I did not realize was not as well known or accepted in France as it is in the US.
It is interesting and keeps your attention. It is not "preachy" at all but explains what it is like for a woman with Asperger's in a fun story. I think it took about 30 minutes for me to read it.
This book would be great for teens or up who would like to learn more about what life is like for someone with Asperger's, especially a woman with Asperger's, which goes undiagnosed a lot more than for men. (I do not think this is a great book for children).
I received a free ARC as a reviewer for NetGalley.
As a sufferer of Anxiety and Depression this graphic novel caught my eye. I personally have a few of the issues Margo deals with in this, however I did not know exactly what Aspengers was. I found the amount of information was detailed and alot but was shown in a very easy to read and an easy to understand point of view. I could tell half way through the graphic novel that it was a persons true story and that made me feel alot more connected to Margo.
Along with the fact that we could see how Margo used to feel, this graphic novel openned my eyes to those with Aspengers and I will now be less inclined to jump to conclusions. Very well written and with beautiful art style illustrations.