Exit Wounds
Exit Wounds by Rutu Modan, published by Drawn & Quarterly Publications on December 23, 2008, is a graphic novel that explores the complexities of family and identity in modern-day Tel Aviv. The story follows Koby Franco, who receives an urgent call from a female soldier regarding his estranged father, potentially a victim of a suicide bombing. As Koby embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his father’s last months, he confronts the emotional void left by their fractured relationship.
This edition features 168 pages of intricate illustrations, showcasing Modan’s skillful use of thin lines and vibrant watercolors. Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of loss and the search for connection amidst the backdrop of contemporary Israel. The book delves into Koby’s quest not only for answers about his father’s fate but also for a deeper understanding of his own identity. Exit Wounds presents a poignant reflection on the impact of sudden tragedy and the slow unraveling of familial bonds.
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Set in modern-day Tel Aviv, a young man,Koby Franco, receives an urgent phone call from a female soldier. Learning that his estranged father may have been a victim of a suicide bombing in Hadera, Koby reluctantly joins the soldier in searching for clues. His death would certainly explain his empty apartment and disconnected phone line. As Koby tries to unravel the mystery of his father’s death, he finds himself piecing together not only the last few months of his father’s life but his entire identity. With thin, precise lines and luscious watercolors, Rutu Modan creates a portrait of modern Israel, a place where sudden death mingles with the slow dissolution of family ties.
Exit Wounds is the North American graphic-novel debut from one of Israel’s best-known cartoonists. Modan has received several awards in Israel and abroad, including the Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem four times and Young Artist of the Year by the Israel Ministry of Culture. She is a chosen artist of the Israel Cultural Excellence Foundation.
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