Amanda
Pride of Baghdad
A graphic novel inspired by the true story of four lions who escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
This is not some happily ever after Disney story; this is a heart-wrenching look at war through the eyes of four innocent victims. The anthropomorphic animals serve as a vehicle for looking at the meaning of freedom.
Niko Henrichon's art perfectly illustrates the story. The animals are realistic and have an untamed look as they roam through the masterfully-rendered bombed-out city.
Received via NetGalley.
A graphic novel inspired by the true story of four lions who escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
This is not some happily ever after Disney story; this is a heart-wrenching look at war through the eyes of four innocent victims. The anthropomorphic animals serve as a vehicle for looking at the meaning of freedom.
Niko Henrichon's art perfectly illustrates the story. The animals are realistic and have an untamed look as they roam through the masterfully-rendered bombed-out city.
Received via NetGalley.