/OGN_medium.jpg)
Eighteen different families across four centuries live inside this book-their traditions, ethics, and prejudices handed down from generation to generation: a living history carried through to the present. A Spanish family in Los Angeles in 1846. A Cheyenne family enduring the horrors of the Trail of Tears. An Irish family starving in abject poverty under British rule. Groundbreaking cartoonist Ray Fawkes implements a stunning visual approach to dive deep into the stories of these lives, showcasing the stark contrasts and poignant parallels that connect us all in our diverse human existence.
Summing up a story like One Line is not an easy thing to do. It is simplistic in its approach, and yet nuanced in its narrative. It reads almost like a poem, as the narrative weaves its way through the various lives it depicts. Each story having its own unique cadence, while simultaneously harmonizing with the rest of the lives that exist around themin all their messy, beautiful, depressing, and hopeful glory. Read Full Review
I would recommend this one to people who want something different from the usual superhero fare and substantial but not too hard to get through like a lot of the real life stories can be. Read Full Review
Be the first to rate this issue!
Click the 'Rate/Write A Review' link above to get started.
© 2024
Prev
