Review
An e-arc of the book has been provided by the publisher, Macmillan-Tor/Forge, in exchange for an honest review.
It wouldn’t be fitting to say that the book started off bleak. The title might otherwise suggest a certain atmosphere, but I do think that an emphasis has been given for this to be more empowering than anything. Of course, the undertone the affirmations wanted to address was something of the sadder counterpart yet that didn’t shave off the wonderful message of love and compassion within the words.
In addition, I would like to point out that if you are looking for a graphic novel or sequential art that adheres to our expectation of what the medium would be before we pick a book out…this book is nothing like that. I Will Not Die alone offers a unique art with beautiful and vibrant colours per page and these pages consists of not more than 2 short sentences. More than anything, this book is a collection of affirmations—of reminders to give love to others and to yourself, show compassion, and appreciate the small moments in life.
I believe that you really have to have that sort of feeling and appreciation for simplicity when you read and finish this book. It’s both unadorned and complicated, mesmerizing and bleak, but most importantly it’s a charming reminder of the beauty of a moment and the appreciation for the true joy life brings if we only learn to slow down or pause.
