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robertrivasplata 's review for:
Cyclopedia Exotica
by Aminder Dhaliwal
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Humorous & somehow upbeat graphic novel about being a minority in a racist & sexist society. Othering & fetishization are major themes. Has a children's story within-a-story. The humor and structure of Cyclopedia Exotica are pretty similar to Woman World, but the different characters' vignettes form more of a unified, romantic-comedical narrative than in Woman World. I like the appendix in the back explaining the mythic backgrounds of the various Cyclopean names.