Shadow life
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Xu, Ann, artist.
Published
New York, NY : First Second, 2021.
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9781626723566, 1626723567
Physical Desc
345 pages, 18 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations ; 23 cm
Status
Somerville - Adult
GRAPHIC FIC GOTO
1 available
GRAPHIC FIC GOTO
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Somerville - Adult | GRAPHIC FIC GOTO | On Shelf |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brookline - Adult | ON ORDER | On Order |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington - Adult | GRAPHIC FIC GOTO, H, | On Shelf |
| Cambridge - Adult | GRAPHIC Goto, Hiromi | On Shelf |
| Cambridge Central Square - Adult | GRAPHIC Goto, Hiromi | On Shelf |
| Concord - Adult | GRAPHIC Goto, H. | On Shelf |
| Lexington - Adult | GRAPHIC SHADOW LIFE | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
New York, NY : First Second, 2021.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781626723566, 1626723567
Notes
General Note
Chiefly illustrations.
Description
Poet and novelist Hiromi Goto effortlessly blends wry, observational slice-of-life literary fiction with poetic magical realism in the tender and surprising graphic novel Shadow Life, with haunting art from debut artist Ann Xu. When Kumiko's well-meaning adult daughters place her in an assisted living home, the seventy-six-year-old widow gives it a try, but it's not where she wants to be. She goes on the lam and finds a cozy bachelor apartment, keeping the location secret even while communicating online with her eldest daughter. Kumiko revels in the small, daily pleasures: decorating as she pleases, eating what she wants, and swimming in the community pool. But something has followed her from her former residence -- Death's shadow. Kumiko's sweet life is shattered when Death's shadow swoops in to collect her. With her quick mind, sense of humor, and help from friends new and old, Kumiko is prepared for the fight of her life. But how long can an old woman thwart fate?
Awards
Asian/Pacific American Awards Adult Fiction winner, 2022.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Comic books, strips, etc.
Death -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Domestic comics.
Fate and fatalism -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Magic realist fiction.
Medicine -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Mothers and daughters -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Older women -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Psychological comics.
Widows -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Death -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Domestic comics.
Fate and fatalism -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Magic realist fiction.
Medicine -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Mothers and daughters -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Older women -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Psychological comics.
Widows -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Goto, H., & Xu, A. (2021). Shadow life (First edition.). First Second.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Goto, Hiromi, 1966- and Ann, Xu. 2021. Shadow Life. First Second.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Goto, Hiromi, 1966- and Ann, Xu. Shadow Life First Second, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Goto, Hiromi, and Ann Xu. Shadow Life First edition., First Second, 2021.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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