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Sep 16, 2022lukasevansherman rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
"You most likely know it as Myanmar, but it will always be Burma to me."- J. Peterman
May 10, 2019mammothhawk229e rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Partly graphic travelogue, partly misadventures & partly Kafka-like life for him & the NGOs his wife & her peers experienced with Army Junta who have game of Thrones behind the scenes.
Nov 07, 2018rwillif rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Gives you a glimpse of what it would be like to visit myanmar without having to actually go there. Great fun learning, while you laugh at the adventures of a new dad. Update for 2023: don't go there, the ruling junta is making life…
Mar 10, 2017
An interesting idea, but started feeling very cumbersome after awhile.
Jan 17, 2017Dublin_Rocks_Mark rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable episodic stories of a cartoonist househusband and young father in Burma/Myanmar.
Sep 27, 2016
Must read. Gr8 humor and expression through sketching. Couldn't keep off without completing.
antrakoka2
Apr 16, 2016antrakoka2 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Vivid experiences, bringing a true emotional load of the moment and situation. I love Delsile's books! I wish there would be more in English.
Aug 27, 2015mclarjh rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Simple black and white and grey tone drawings, but great storytelling.
Jul 25, 2015DevilStateDan rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The story of an artist spending a year in Burma, looking after his young son while his wife works with médecins sans frontiers. His interactions with the locals & officials is a great insight into the culture of Burma at the time.
Mark_Daly
Jul 30, 2013Mark_Daly rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Readers familiar with DeLisle's previous graphic dispatches from North Korea and China will be pleased to learn that he spent a much longer period in Burma, had much greater freedom of movement, and was buoyed by his new domestic role as a…
May 20, 2013Mivasair rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved the blend of honest personal reportage and sharp political observations. Never been to Burma, but believe I can trust Delisle's view as very real.
Feb 24, 2013cliffordjay rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This author's travelogues are all worthy reads. Certain events described in the book have stuck with me long after my read.
May 17, 2012devillar rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
If you know nothing about Burma, then read this book. The story is comical and very engaging. The author has a privilege that many do not have, and I am glad he is sharing his travels through his comics. Guy also demonstrates how living…
Feb 18, 2011PaMarchand rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Short 'skits' or annecdotes of Guy Delisle's time in Burma/Myanmar. Anyone who has ventured outside of the "first world" can sympathize. Laughed out loud on multiple occasions!
Sep 21, 2009sit_walk rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A bit reminiscent of Joe Sacco, in the sense that this is a non-fiction travelogue; but the art and story are less dense than those of Mr. Sacco (although just as enjoyable). It almost made me want to visit Burma.