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J'aime Les Filles (2000)

by Diane Obomsawin(Favorite Author)
3.59 of 5 Votes: 4
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review 1: Comics where lesbian women - the author's friends AFAIK - talk about how they figured out that they were lesbians. The artwork oddly reminds me of Maus of all things (it's probably just the animal-headed people), but it is a lot more tender and gentle, as befits the subject matter.I could've read multiple books full of this stuff; great style, touching moments. There is also heartbreak, partings and sadness, but this book does not confirm to the Angsty Queer Person With So Much Relationship Trouble and Absolutely No Happiness trope.
review 2: So disappointing.The writing is bland and perfunctory. It didn't get my attention and I often was unable to tell which character was drawn in front of me because the story has no pace and order, women just come and go, som
... moreetimes without any explanation of what happened.I enjoyed 3 stories (Diane's, Charlotte's and Jeanne's), but it was a shame that the author did not provide much more details and emotions. I would like to read more about them.I would not recommend this book. less
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Steph
Sweet, genuine and straightforward storytelling coupled with fun illustrations.
enaj
Enjoyable but ultimately slight. Obomsawin does excellent line work though.
izzy
Beautiful collection of stories about lesbians' first experiences with love
TiffanyHwang
Sweet vignettes of uncomplicated new love
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