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A review by anabel_unker
Who Owns the Clouds? by Mario Brassard
5.0
*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*
In this English translation of a French comic, WHO OWNS THE CLOUDS is a graphic novel exploring the impact of war on a child, Mila. She tells the reader about her dreams, her sleeping and her need to stay awake, and her game of guessing who owns the clouds.
It's spellbinding and beautiful, the artwork reminiscent of vintage advertisments but lovingly rendered. While the story itself is simple, the story is full of layers-- each one peeled back to reveal another heartbreak. It touches base on PTSD, coping mechanisms, and the way childlike innocence can protect a child from understanding horrors.
In this English translation of a French comic, WHO OWNS THE CLOUDS is a graphic novel exploring the impact of war on a child, Mila. She tells the reader about her dreams, her sleeping and her need to stay awake, and her game of guessing who owns the clouds.
It's spellbinding and beautiful, the artwork reminiscent of vintage advertisments but lovingly rendered. While the story itself is simple, the story is full of layers-- each one peeled back to reveal another heartbreak. It touches base on PTSD, coping mechanisms, and the way childlike innocence can protect a child from understanding horrors.