This is a story about a relationship that has broken down. Elena doesn't know what has happened or why, all she knows is that she is alone and heartbroken. There are seven chapters, each one sees Elena in different situations and we see how she deals with her anguish when with her friends and family.
I love the illustrations and the muted colours used, they match the emotion and pace of the story. What surprised me was the depth of feeling portrayed in the images without dialogue. It's exquisitely done.
My favourite moments are when Elena goes home and visits with her parents and her younger brother. The relationship between the siblings is sweet, and Elena's mum is very believable in her worrying and nagging!
I was a little disappointed with the last chapter, the story went in a direction that I wasn't expecting. However, that said, I very much enjoyed this book. I haven't read many graphic novels, Seven Places Without You has made me realise that this is a mistake, and I will definitely be reading more. An engaging and poignant short story.
I received a copy of this ebook from #netgalley in return for an honest review.
Title: Seven Places Without You
Author/Illustrator: Juan Berrio
Isbn: 9791032807460
Edition: ebook
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