An introspective and emotional exploration of life after death, both for those who have been lost and have experienced a loss, Lee has succeeded in capturing the full spectrum of emotions in a limited range of color. From scenes of laughter to those where no one can bear to speak, her graphic novel explores the different ways in which we know one another. What a deeply human story, and what a deeply moving way to consider each other. Part slice of life, part emotional trial, this is a particularly successful emotional exploration of grief.
49 Days by Agnes Lee, (List Price: $ , Levine Querido, 9781646143740, 2024-03-05)
Reviewed by Shae Jordan, Avid Bookshop in Athens, Georgia