MariNaomi is the author and illustrator of the graphic memoir Kiss & Tell: A Romantic Resume, Ages 0 to 22 (Harper Perennial, 2011). Visit her website at www.marinaomi.com.
sent chills down my spine. very poignant. beautiful and sad.
Jameel
I love the subtle touches in this one. Rain, alcohol, tears — all reinforcing the drowning theme. Life is overwhelming at times; sometimes I wonder how any of us survive the flood.
I also like that the story itself is circular, in a way. At the beginning Herb talks about having a pretty view while we’re here, and in the end he sees one last glowing landscape.
This is really well done. Thanks for sharing; it must’ve been difficult.
Tessa
Wow. This is so beautiful and dark and amazing. The story is intense, but the way you shared it and the pacing and tone just make it so upsetting and powerful. So yes, just, wow.
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Awww…that’s hard.
This struck a chord with me. Thank you Mari.
sent chills down my spine. very poignant. beautiful and sad.
I love the subtle touches in this one. Rain, alcohol, tears — all reinforcing the drowning theme. Life is overwhelming at times; sometimes I wonder how any of us survive the flood.
I also like that the story itself is circular, in a way. At the beginning Herb talks about having a pretty view while we’re here, and in the end he sees one last glowing landscape.
This is really well done. Thanks for sharing; it must’ve been difficult.
Wow. This is so beautiful and dark and amazing. The story is intense, but the way you shared it and the pacing and tone just make it so upsetting and powerful. So yes, just, wow.
Thanks so much! I love you guys!
Yes the pacing is fantastic. Herb’s statement “As long as we’ve got a pretty view while we’re here” is key.
Wow. This brings back memories of a friend of mine, who, like this guy, checked herself out, far too soon. So beautifully and sensitively done, Mari.
worth remembering…
thank you, thank you.
Whoa. This is awesome…but poor Herb…
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