GRAPHIC NOVELS

Skandalon

by Julie Maroh
(text & illus.). Arsenal Pulp. 2014. 157p. tr. from French by David Homel. ISBN 9781551525525. pap. $21.95; ebk. ISBN 9781551525532. GRAPHIC NOVELS
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In her latest graphic offering, Maroh (Blue Is the Warmest Color) explores more social and cultural constructs. Tazane, a world-renowned singer-songwriter, pushes the limits of his fans and the people around the world as he tests the reaches of divine success. Tazane is a wild and promiscuous musician at the peak of his fame; everywhere he turns, his fans follow and mimic his every move. Continually disgusted by how much his admirers worship him and his performing art, Tazane becomes a walking scandal, pushing others to accept him or deny him in all his violence and disregard. With her evocative art, Maroh really pulls the reader through the protagonist's internal struggles. The illustrations demonstrate that from one moment to the next Tazane is an awful person who becomes a vulnerable and worried soul by the end of his story.
VERDICT As a rare English-language translation of Maroh's work, this is a must-read for graphic novel enthusiasts; however, the content may be considered too scandalous for some readers.
Reviewed by Teresa Potter-Reyes, Helen Hall Lib., League City, TX , Dec 12, 2014
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