By Luciana Cimino and Sergio Algozzino
Translated from the Italian by Laura Garofalo
Published by Abrams, March, 2021
Review
The Incredible Nellie Bly is a graphic novel biography of the famous journalist. Written within the frame of a fictional interview, the narrative switches between the 1921 "present day" interview and Bly's recollections from 1880's and beyond. It was easy to jump in time for me (the reader), and T was able to follow along with little difficulty as a listener – I just pointed out that we were listening to "young" Nellie or "old" Nellie, and I changed my voice. The font and text size made it challenging for T to read himself, so he mostly listened. While there are not chapter breaks, the story does have distinct sections, or, as T calls them, "adventures." Nellie discusses her undercover investigations in an insane asylum and a factory, her famous journey around the globe, and other noteworthy experiences. T's favorite adventure was her trip around the world. Readers feel the social constraints that Nellie fights and better understand the positions of women, factory workers, and those needing mental health care, to name a few. This slim graphic novel offers readers an in-depth look at life in 1880's.
The Incredible Nellie Bly is the fascinating biography of an inspiring woman who paved the way for social change. Middle grade and YA readers will learn much and identify with Bly's personal journey to independence, while the book prompts younger readers/listeners to question the history of mental health care and women's rights in our country. I recommend The Incredible Nellie Bly.
Note: A review copy was provided upon request for the purpose of an honest review.
Translated from the Italian by Laura Garofalo
Published by Abrams, March, 2021
Review
The Incredible Nellie Bly is a graphic novel biography of the famous journalist. Written within the frame of a fictional interview, the narrative switches between the 1921 "present day" interview and Bly's recollections from 1880's and beyond. It was easy to jump in time for me (the reader), and T was able to follow along with little difficulty as a listener – I just pointed out that we were listening to "young" Nellie or "old" Nellie, and I changed my voice. The font and text size made it challenging for T to read himself, so he mostly listened. While there are not chapter breaks, the story does have distinct sections, or, as T calls them, "adventures." Nellie discusses her undercover investigations in an insane asylum and a factory, her famous journey around the globe, and other noteworthy experiences. T's favorite adventure was her trip around the world. Readers feel the social constraints that Nellie fights and better understand the positions of women, factory workers, and those needing mental health care, to name a few. This slim graphic novel offers readers an in-depth look at life in 1880's.
The Incredible Nellie Bly is the fascinating biography of an inspiring woman who paved the way for social change. Middle grade and YA readers will learn much and identify with Bly's personal journey to independence, while the book prompts younger readers/listeners to question the history of mental health care and women's rights in our country. I recommend The Incredible Nellie Bly.
Note: A review copy was provided upon request for the purpose of an honest review.
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