Juliet Takes a Breath

by Gabby Rivera

Other authorsCelia Moscote (Author)
Paperback, 2021

Status

Available

Call number

PZ7.7 .R5624 Jul 2021

Publication

Boom (2021), Edition: 01, 176 pages

Description

"A NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION OF THE BESTSELLING BOOK! Juliet Milagros Palante is leaving the Bronx and headed to Portland, Oregon. She just came out to her family and isn't sure if her mom will ever speak to her again. But don't worry, Juliet has something kinda resembling a plan that'll help her figure out what it means to be Puerto Rican, lesbian and out. See, she's going to intern with Harlowe Brisbane - her favorite feminist author, someone whose last work on feminism, self-love and lots of other things will help Juliet find her ever elusive epiphany. There's just one problem--Harlowe's white, not from the Bronx and doesn't have the answers. Okay, maybe that's more than one problem but Juliet never said it was a perfect plan..."--Provided by publisher.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member holdenkillfield
I LOVED the novel, and when I found out it was made into a graphic novel, I immediately bought it.

The artwork was amazing, and I enjoyed the condensed version of the story, impressed with the selection of which storylines would be included.

Because I read the book and knew the full story, I felt
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like this graphic was a supplementary book to the main novel. I liked that all the characters looked like what I had imagined in my head.

This graphic novel packs a punch, but it isn't as impactful as the novel. I would recommend reading the novel before the graphic.

It's that constant question of 'should you watch the movie/tv show before reading the book?'

Read the book first!
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LibraryThing member Koralis
I must read the original novel that this is based off of. This graphic novel checks off all of my favorites when reading a story. Lesbian, person of color (this time a Puerto Rican from the Bronx... I am Puerto Rican from Queens, oh did I RELATE), and a real story coming of age story. Juliet's
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mother reminded me of mine, close minded. I related to her home life and the need to escape. Her journey to find herself spoke to me because it was all relatable.

I took off a star because I felt as if I was missing a chunk of a story which is why I want to read the original.

I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

176 p.; 10.19 inches

ISBN

1684156114 / 9781684156115

Barcode

34500000554870
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