Spinning

French language

ISBN:
978-2-07-509261-6
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Spinning is a graphic novel memoir by cartoonist Tillie Walden that was first published by First Second Books on September 12, 2017. The memoir chronicles Walden's years coming-of-age as a competitive figure skater, as she navigates romance, bullying and various traumas. It won the 2018 Eisner Award for Best Reality-Based Work.

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This is an incredibly sad book, but in the best way: The artwork and the text work perfectly together to capture the character's inner turmoil, the angst of growing up and fitting in; following expectations vs finding one's own path. I was both impressed and depressed by the depiction of the oppressive conformism that seems to have reigned throughout Tillie's teenage year's, and it was a great relief to see her break out of it in the end.

Definite recommendation!

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