Status
Available
Call number
Collection
Publication
Dark Horse Books (2020), 232 pages
Description
"The debut graphic novel from Thai-Italian illustrator Elisa Macellari, Papaya Salad tells the story of her great-uncle Sompong who found himself in Europe on military scholarship on the eve of World War II. A gentle and resolute man in love with books and languages, in search of his place in the world, Sompong chronicles his life during the war and falling for his wife, finding humor and joy even as the world changes irrevocably around him."--
User reviews
LibraryThing member villemezbrown
The author's uncle was the family storyteller, spinning tales from his childhood in rural Thailand to his time attached to the Thai diplomatic corps in Europe during World War II. His adventures are fairly low-key and slice-of-life; he leads a fairly charmed life despite being in an active theater
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of war. It's almost too mild, but the color scheme, of all things, tips it up a star, as I just found myself entranced by its warmth. Show Less
LibraryThing member toddtyrtle
Amazing illustrations, beautiful story. I had to read it all in one sitting.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2018 (Italian)
Physical description
232 p.; 10.27 inches
ISBN
1506719139 / 9781506719139