Why people recommend it
This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki is a critically acclaimed graphic novel that captures the delicate transitions of youth during a seaside vacation. On an episode of The Book Review titled Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘Before the Fall’ broadcast on July 18, 2024, Maria Russo highlighted the graphic novel as a previous work by an author featured in their summer reading issue. Russo praised the storytelling as emotionally gorgeous and deeply resonant, focusing heavily on the evocative depiction of a formative summer period. She also credited the cousin of the writer, Jillian Tamaki, for creating the stunning artwork that accompanies the narrative. Through her recommendation on the podcast, Russo directed listeners toward a visually and emotionally powerful collaboration that effectively captures the complexities of growing up and navigating changing relationships.
Who recommended it
- Maria Russo Recommended
Maria Russo — 1 mention
“we could mention in a previous book by one of the authors we reviewed in the summer reading issue U Maro Tamaki this one summer oh and the the art was done by her cousin Jillian Tamaki that is just one of the most um emotionally gorgeous resonant books again about a summer”