Alix Garin "Forget Me Not" - a touching graphic novel about Alzheimer's: if you liked "Honey in the Head" you will love this story

Created: 09.12.2022, 18:00

By: Jessica Bradley

An emotional road trip story that touches deeply and lasts for a long time.

Alix Garin "Don't forget me": my book recommendation.

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The sensitive narrative and the delicate colors chosen by the author and illustrator Alix Garin show a lot of empathy.

The book reads with mixed feelings.

It's a bit reminiscent of the film "Honig im Kopf" with Dieter Hallervorden.

Alix Garin Forget Me Not: About the Book

Cover "Forget Me Not" Alix Garin © Splitter Verlag

Ninety-year-old Marie-Louise has Alzheimer's.

After a daring attempt to escape from the nursing home, her daughter decides that she needs strong medication to sedate her.

However, Marie-Louise's granddaughter Clémence cannot accept this drastic step, this life in a chemical straitjacket, and decides to kidnap her grandmother.

Together they set off in search of the house from Marie-Louise's childhood - an escape, a distraction and maybe a way back to life.

Or is it more of a farewell?

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Alix Garin "Don't forget me": My conclusion

The visual language in this graphic novel is so powerful in some places that it does not require any language.

The small flashbacks show a long way within the family and stimulate reflection.

Suitable for all those who are already dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's or want to deal with it.

Drawing "Forget me not" Alix Garin © Splitter Verlag

Alix Garin "Forget Me Not"

2022, Splitter Verlag, ISBN 13-

Price: hardback €29.80, e-book €14.99, number of pages: 224 pages (deviating from the format)

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Alix Garin

The 25-year-old comic artist and author comes from Brussels.

For her impressive debut work, artist Alix Garin draws on her own experiences in dealing with those affected by dementia, which is often incurable and almost always a heavy burden for those around the patient.

Sensitively, humorously and with a fine line, she tells the story of a courageous flight forward.