Declare Regarding Books Habibi
| Title | : | Habibi |
| Author | : | Craig Thompson |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 672 pages |
| Published | : | September 20th 2011 by Pantheon (first published September 2011) |
| Categories | : | Sequential Art. Graphic Novels. Comics. Fiction. Graphic Novels Comics |
Craig Thompson
Hardcover | Pages: 672 pages Rating: 4.03 | 35334 Users | 3374 Reviews
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From the internationally acclaimed author of Blankets , a highly anticipated new graphic novel.Sprawling across an epic landscape of deserts, harems, and modern industrial clutter, Habibi tells the tale of Dodola and Zam, refugee child slaves bound to each other by chance, by circumstance, and by the love that grows between them. We follow them as their lives unfold together and apart; as they struggle to make a place for themselves in a world (not unlike our own) fueled by fear, lust, and greed; and as they discover the extraordinary depth—and frailty—of their connection.
At once contemporary and timeless, Habibi gives us a love story of astounding resonance: a parable about our relationship to the natural world, the cultural divide between the first and third worlds, the common heritage of Christianity and Islam, and, most potently, the magic of storytelling.
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| Original Title: | Habibi |
| ISBN: | 0375424148 (ISBN13: 9780375424144) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://www.habibibook.com/ |
| Literary Awards: | Harvey Awards Nominee for Best Graphic Album-Original, Best Artist (for Craig Thompson), Best Cartoonist (for Craig Thompson) (2012), Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best Writer/Artist (for Craig Thompson) (2012), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Graphic Novels & Comics (2011), IGN Award for Best Original Graphic Novel (2011) |
Rating Regarding Books Habibi
Ratings: 4.03 From 35334 Users | 3374 ReviewsColumn Regarding Books Habibi
Triggers in this wonderful book. Habibi means many things in Arabic, a term of endearment to others, but I like to use it to mean beloved. And this book is habibi to me. This novel is set in an Islamic state, but not historical, rather current, but more of a mythical place, and it follows Dodola and Zam, child slaves as they escape ad try to find each other once more. It is basically a love story, but with so much more depth, and what humanity causes,suffering, faith, and culture and itsI don't usually read graphic novels, but on the recommendation of my roommate (and the fact that this is one beautiful-looking book) I started reading this. At first, I wasn't sure how to review it, because frankly I had a lot of conflicting feelings about it. Some parts I loved, some parts I hated, some parts I wonder if I just misunderstood. But it's okay, because that just means I was given an opportunity to write a review in what is, personally, my favorite reviewing style, which is:THE
I am just sad and very upset, ignorant and shallow orientalism go through this book from start to finish. The artwork is amazing, although I hate it when arabic calligraphy is misused as a decor and with random meaningless letters. The elaborate usage of religious stories that had nothing to do with the ideologies in the book and its storyline that were furthermore exploited sometimes by misinterpretations was just too much for me. Overall it's overwhelming and not in a good way, as a Muslim
Wow! I am speechless at the talent Craig Thompson has. One review called this a masterpiece and I have to agree it truly is.There's a lot of nudity and sexual situations, including prostitution, rape, and castration, so this is a warning for people who are not okay with that. There is also what I would consider mental incest between the two main characters.Although of the two, I think I still love Blankets more (although at the time I believe I gave it four stars), Habibi is epic in proportion:
Habibi is a laboriously gorgeous comic, with beautiful drawings, inks and atmosphere. Ever since Craig Thompson announced it on his blog years ago, I had been really excited. I had loved Goodbye Chunky Rice, liked Blankets, and was sure that Thompson would craft a beautiful story with all the care that it would require. It's a real shame that it's a hopelessly orientalist narrative with virtually every other *ism you can think of added in with bonus writing that really isn't that great. We spend
I cant recommend this book enough. This graphic novel is a testament to the fact that the physical book should never die. Habibi is a work of art full of Arabic calligraphy, bleeding pages and detailed imagery that is both Arab and African, modern and ancient. And equally as exquisite, compelling and daring is the books story of two slaves, one African and one Arab and how the world shapes, destroys, and evolves them. THE Best Book of 2011.
Damn you, Craig Thompson. Im so disappointed with your book Habibi.Your book is absolutely awful, despite your fancy artwork. Youve totally lost my respect after Ive read your book today. In fact, I couldnt even finish it. Your book is problematic in so many ways. Its over the top racist and sexist and shallow. Ive never read a book before that glorifies and romanticizes sexual violence so much. On every other page, your female protagonist was raped, objectified or victimized. Every Arabic man
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