Overview

Full Product Details

9781737755258

Table of Contents

Reviews

"""A touching graphic novel about a simple family caught up in a civil war. . ."" ―Kirkus Reviews ""Khatri's poignant graphic novel brings to life, vividly, the journey of a young woman to reclaim the traumatic landscape of her past."" ―Samrat Upadhyay, Author of Arresting God in Kathmandu ""The storytelling in Justice is tense and heartfelt, the shadows gathering over a sunny childhood."" ―BookLife Reviews ""Join Tara on a compelling journey through Nepal's unexpected historical struggle. The impactful blend of words and illustrations powerfully narrates the country's story during this significant period."" -Nayan Raj Pandey, Bestselling Author and Screenwriter ""It's a story of Tara who returns to her abandoned home in her remote village and confronts the trauma and suffering caused by the protracted conflict-known as 'The People's War'-that altered the lives of countless families forever."" -The Himalayan Times ""An exploration of an exotic land (to Americans, anyway) with all too familiar human challenges. The world keeps getting smaller."" -Paul Levitz, American Graphic Novel Writer, Editor, and Former President of DC Comics ""The piercing story of a young woman split from her family during Nepal's civil war."" ―BookLife Reviews ""A gripping tale of one family's struggle to seek justice during a time of uncertainty."" -Rachel Slaiman, Freelance Editor ""A real depiction of a window of Nepal's history. A beautiful tale of an ugly war of Nepal."" -Tara Sigdel, Associate Professor at University of California ""Justice is based on a teenage girl and her family's fight for justice during the decade long Maoist-government war in Nepal."" -The Sahitya Post ""Justice is an artistic character-driven way to learn about the recent history of the Nepali civil war."" ―Tucker Lieberman, Independent Book Review ""The 'life-like' illustrations in this graphic novel provide the vivid story about everyday struggles to the villagers during the so-called People's War."" -Subodh Raj Pyakurel, Human Rights Activist & Chairperson of INSEC, Nepal ""The People's War is a poignant moment in our history, highlighting the injustices everyday people face during times of war. The story of its victims is one that deserves to be told since so few have received justice for the hardships they've had to suffer."" -Blake Hoena, Graphic Novel Writer and Editor ""A heartwarming story of family connection, recollection, and survival. The author has revived the memories of the people affected by the Maoist-government war through the displaced to the working farmers."" -Ganess Paudel, Author & Nepali Translator of Of Mice and Men "". . . encourages the reader to focus on the human face of the conflict and the effect of war on civilians."" ―Kirkus Reviews"

Author Information

A translator of Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis' into Nepali, Ram has worked as the publishing manager for academic and commercial publishers in the US. With an M.S. in publishing and an M.A. in English literature, he is passionate about diverse and impactful stories. Digital artist based in India, Sandipan holds a diploma in metallurgical engineering. He has illustrated dozens of graphic novels and comics for both children and adults, specializing in character design and concept arts. An editor and script doctor extraordinaire, Blake is also an author of dozens of graphic novels. His published works have been licensed through DC Comics, National Geographic Kids, and Sports Illustrated Kids.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available