Jens reviewed Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Review of 'Fun Home' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
I don't have the words to describe how this autobiographic graphic novel gripped me, entertained and shook me, made me grateful and hateful. Excuse the rhyme.
Alison Bechdel's drawings work exceptionally well with her words, neither overpowers the other. Together they form a narrative on her time as a child and youth and particularly about the relationship with her father. She mentions other works of literature very often - she clearly is well-read, and this can be overpowering at times.
If you, like me, did not grow up queer in rural Pennsylvania, you will get an excellent first-hand impression by reading this remarkable piece of literature.
I leave everything else for you to discover - and discover it you should.