In Waves by A.J Dungo

"In this visually arresting graphic novel, surfer and illustrator A.J Dungo remembers his late partner and the shared love of surfing that endured throughout their time together. Dungo explores the beauty and complexity of his relationship with his partner as they face her prolonged battle with cancer. With his passion for surfing uniting many narratives, he intertwines his own story with those of some of the great heroes of surf in a rare work of nonfiction that is as moving as it is fascinating." (Goodreads.com)

What initially drew me to this graphic novel was the artwork, the cover caught my attention because even though summer was ending, I still wanted to read about the beach. The artwork is beautiful and monochromatic color palette helped differentiate the alternating story lines. Even though this is a personal story about the author, I learned a lot about surfing. Dungo does a good job of simplifying the history and important figures without putting an overwhelming amount of information in the book.

Kelsey Fitzgerald
Library Assistant

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