I recently finished the wonderful Kate Evans Threads: From the Refugee Crisis which chronicles Kate’s visits to refugee camps in France. This is the second book I have read by Kate Evans, following Red Rosa, and the art is as gorgeous as ever.
In 2015, a dear friend of mine actually traveled to these same camps in France twice, and the stories I heard from her as well are remarkably similar to the ones I read in this book. These are important stories, much has been said about the refugee crisis, but very little from the refugees themselves.
It can be difficult to read at times, but there is also a remarkable amount of hope. Where governments failed people came together to help those in need. Where there is police brutality there is also incredible generosity from people who have almost nothing to give. Kate does not shy away from issues with the refugees themselves, a group of traumatized and desperate people will have its problems, but I think she addresses these in a fair way. She also makes a case for the French residents of Calais who are sometimes demonized in the news for their opposition to the camps.
The beautiful sketches bring an extra and almost unique dimension to this story. You really see these trips and people through Kate’s eyes.
I highly recommend this book!
My Rating: 5/5
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Since this is journalism the usual diversity rating does not apply, but I note that effort has been made on the authors part to tells stories from different types of people.
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