Abouet, M. Aya of Yop
City. Montreal: Drawn &
Quarterly, 2008. ISBN#: 978-1897299418.
106 pgs. $14.38 (from
amazon.com)
Annotation:
Aya of Yop City is surrounded by drama. Aya’s friend Bintou is searching for a
new lover, and Aya’s friend Adjoua has a new baby with an unknown father. But, the drama doesn’t stop there – Aya’s
father has a family from another woman that shows up at the front door.
Some facts to ponder about the book:
A child born out of wedlock – who is the father?
A cancelled wedding – why?
A rich man’s son who doesn’t know how to work – what will he
do?
A girl looking for love and giving it up too soon – to who?
A poor man pretending to be rich – for what reason?
A father with a hidden family with his personal secretary –
who is she?
These stories and characters are interconnected in
some way to Aya.
Recommendation:
For teens, or young adults who appreciate trilogies, as well as reading about lots of unique characters. Perfect book for a public library's graphic novel section.
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