Phoolan Devi, Rebel Queen

Thank you #NetGalley so much for this awesome graphic novel #PhoolanDeviRebelQueen

I am so glad I read this heartbreaking memoir of one of the strongest personalities in history ever. Maybe people might have different opinions and thoughts about such a personality being a notorious dacoit and that too being a woman (yes, discriminations still do exist as I am doing right now saying 'that too being a woman' as I had to emphasize!), there are a lot of things we do not know about the life of Phoolan Devi.

I heard a few things about her when I was a kid and I can still vividly remember adults whispering about her, keeping mum when we kids were around and didn't say anything when we kids asked about her. Talking about her was like a forbidden topic.
And when the movie based on her life came out, I still remember all that people including my classmates talked was how the movie featured some adult rated scenes and how the actress was completely naked on screen. Yes, that's the sad part. And so I wasn't much aware about the life of Phoolan Devi inspite of getting confused why she was celebrated and hated at the same time.
This graphic novel came to me as a blessing. It's so intense, graphic (yes, graphic for a graphic novel!), beautifully illustrated and one of the best story telling efforts I have ever come across!

The book will remain forever etched in my mind and I truly appreciate the efforts of the author and the artist for bringing out one of the best graphic novel memoir ever.

Phoolan devi was an enigma.I still remember the day when I first heard about her from my father.She was a novel character, a mystery.This book keeps the essence of her life and fives the story another life for people to read and cherish in upcoming times .Its a story about a vulnerable girl,a victim,a survivor,a lover and a woman full of rage.A woman can do anything and everything if she sets eyes on her purpose .A must read for everyone.

Wow! What an excellent book! I am familiar with Phoolan Devi's story already, having seen Bandit Queen and read her autobiography. This book rejuvenated my interest and was a wonderfully faithful adaptation of Phoolan's own words. The art is excellent and I can't wait to recommend this to someone.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.

"What the others called crime... I called justice."

Phoolan Devi's a very strong woman, we follow her through her childhood until she's released from prison. There are many painful memories that honestly get worse after she got married, at age 11. (btw HUGE TW for rape, and any type of abuse you can think of )

This book made me feel so many things, it made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me love and admire Phoolan's story in a way that I was not expecting. And I will always cherish this beautiful story and especially Phoolan herself, she's my new superhero.