Spellbound: A Graphic Memoir by Bishakh Kumar Som - Paul's REVIEW

 *I received this book as an eARC from Street Noise Books via Edelweiss. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

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Title: Spellbound: A Graphic Memoir
Author & Illustrator: Bishakh Kumar Som
Upcoming Release Date: September 1, 2020


Synopsis: The meticulous artwork of transgender artist Bishakh Som gives us the rare opportunity to see the world through another lens.

This exquisite graphic novel memoir by a transgender artist, explores the concept of identity by inviting the reader to view the author moving through life as she would have us see her, that is, as she sees herself. Framed with a candid autobiographical narrative, this book gives us the opportunity to enter into the author’s daily life and explore her thoughts on themes of gender and sexuality, memory and urbanism, love and loss.

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Review: This graphic novel memoir is excellent. This book is part journal, part memoir, part fictionalized retelling. The framing tools used are done so well. The storytelling gets super meta in such an endearing and personal way.

The pages are heavy on the text, but not in a bad way. This isn't a fast read. The stories can be disjointed, but it follows a natural conversational flow. 

I give this book a 5/5. I have never read a comic like this. I love the story. And the way there are multiple levels to the storytelling.


--PAUL