This Terrible True Thing: A Visual Novel
In this heartbreaking multimedia debut--filled with drawings, poems, and journal entries--author Jenny Laden draws on her own experience to create a story of grief and transcendence, perfect for fans of Francesca Zappia and Jennifer Niven.
Danielle Silver is a Philadelphia high school senior at the dawn of the '90s. Ever since her parents split up, she has known her father was gay, but she never expected to be hit with the bombshell that he is HIV positive. As he sickens, and AIDS starts to claim the lives of his friends, Danielle searches for silver linings while trying to balance paralyzing fear, grief, her social life, and schoolwork--capturing all the feelings as adolescence and some hard facts collide.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 374
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Inc
Language: en
ISBN: 9798200895670
Creator Bio
Jenny Laden is a talented author and illustrator who has a passion for storytelling through both words and images. She has a background in fine arts and has always been drawn to the power of visual storytelling. Laden's work often explores themes of human emotion and relationships, and she strives to create compelling and thought-provoking narratives that resonate with readers. This Terrible True Thing is her debut graphic novel, showcasing her unique blend of poignant writing and stunning illustrations. Laden currently lives in New York City with her partner and two cats, where she continues to create and share her stories with the world.
