Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me
Summary:
Freddy is dating the girl of his dreams. Laura is confident, charming, and beautiful. But she’s not much of a girlfriend. Freddy is tormented by their repeated breakups, and at the same time, blinded by love, he fails to see how Laura is hurting him. Because of this, she neglects her best friend Doodle, who needs the support of her friends more than ever. A down-to-earth story from high school, in which the heroes search for their own path in life and self-confidence. Thanks to its interesting visuals, which blend a European approach with Japanese manga, the comic became a sensation and transcended genre labels and age recommendations.
Edited by: Gender Studies, o p.s. - Knihovna Jiřiny Šiklové
Comment:
This graphic novel, which blurs the lines between comics and manga, analyzes important topics such as queer relationships, romantic bonds, love, and friendship through the relevant and relatable story of high school girls. The author explores how first love influences our perception of relationships, not only romantic ones, but also platonic ones, as well as life itself. Through the emotional storytelling of likeable characters, this book brings us closer to the world of young people and how they live under the pressure of homophobia and patriarchy.