Blue Is the Warmest Color

par Jul Maroh , Ivanka Hahnenberger (Traducteur)

3.0 (2 évaluations)

Romance LGBTQ+ Fantasy

Format Broché

Pages 156

Langue Anglais

Publié Sep 3, 2013

Éditeur Arsenal Pulp Press

ISBN-10 1551525143

ISBN-13 9781551525143

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Description

Clementine, a passionate and introspective young woman, navigates the tumultuous waters of first love and self-discovery in a world that often feels at odds with her true self. As she forges a deep connection with the enigmatic blue-haired artist Emma, the emotional intensity of their relationship serves as both a refuge and a source of turmoil. Through vivid illustrations and deeply resonant storytelling, the narrative captures the array of experiences that accompany their love—moments of joy mingling with heartache as they confront the complexities of identity and acceptance.

Set against the backdrop of growing up, the graphic novel eloquently portrays the struggles of understanding one's sexuality and the bittersweet nature of love. It invites readers to witness the beauty and pain of Clementine's journey, highlighting the transformative power of connection in a world that can feel overwhelmingly isolating. The exploration of love in its many forms is both poignant and relatable, making this a compelling tale of personal growth.

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sasha14750

Apr 20, 2025

I went into this story not having seen its film adaptation, however I did know it was LGBTQ fiction. Nonetheless, I thought the characters and plot both responsibility portrayed the struggle with developing and accepting one's identity, using love as the brush to paint this heartbreaking but still insightful about the merits but also risks of human love. Stylistically, I thought the dialogue was genuine and realistic given the ages of these characters, and the art style also helped accentuate and underscore the themes and plotline. While not a huge fan of the art style visually, it was still utilized effectively in the aforementioned ways. For my read, I believe the themes realized via the characters is the strongest element of this piece, but this is by no means undermining the comic from an artistic perspective. Overall, a great, raw coming of age story for anyone who isn't opposed to sexual situations here and there.