Parenthesis

Name: Parenthesis
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781603094818
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By Elodie Durand

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In Parenthesis by Elodie Durand, the narrative explores a young woman's journey through a challenging period as she grapples with a serious illness affecting her memory and sense of self. Through its compelling artwork and storytelling, the graphic novel portrays her struggles, resilience, and the impact on her relationships, offering an intimate look at overcoming adversity and the process of healing.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy deeply personal and moving narratives that explore themes of memory and identity. If you're drawn to graphic novels that combine heartfelt storytelling with powerful visual art, this could be a captivating read for you.

Parenthesis

"Judith is barely out of her teens when a tumor begins pressing on her brain, ushering in a new world of seizures, memory gaps, and loss of self. Suddenly, the sentence of her normal life has been interrupted with the opening of a parenthesis that may never close."--Page 4 of cover.

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A triumph of graphic memoir, Parenthesis narrates the author's experience with tumour-related epilepsy—losing herself, and finding herself again.

Judith is barely out of her teens when a tumour begins pressing on her brain, ushering in a new world of seizures, memory gaps, and loss of self. Suddenly, the sentence of her normal life has been interrupted by the opening of a parenthesis that may never close.

Based on the real experiences of cartoonist Élodie Durand, Parenthesis is a gripping testament of struggle, fragility, acceptance, and transformation, which was deservedly awarded the Revelation Prize of the Angoulême International Comics Festival.

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Parenthesis by Élodie Durand is celebrated for its evocative illustrations and profound exploration of illness and recovery. Critics praise the graphic memoir's ability to convey personal and universal experiences with sensitivity and artistry. The book's impact is noted for its storytelling and visuals, making it a memorable and classic portrayal of the challenges posed by illness.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781603094818

Publisher: Top Shelf Productions

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 February 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Top Shelf Productions

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

lodie Durand is an artist and illustrator, for both children and adults, who has been working for over 15 years. She graduated from the School of Decorative Arts of Strasbourg and the University of Paris VIII. After debuting with the international award-winning graphic memoir Parenthesis, she has also drawn the children's series Les grandes annees, among other projects.

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