Hi friends! So today I'm going to be doing a review on "Sensory: Life On The Spectrum" by Bex Ollerton. This review is going to be short and sweet (like the title suggests) and spoiler free (however there will be the Goodreads synopsis in this and sometimes it can contain spoilers to please keep that in mind!)
"A colourful and eclectic comics anthology exploring a wide range of autistic experiences - from diagnosis journeys to finding community - from autistic contributors.
From artist and curator, Bex Ollerton c omes an anthology featuring comics from thirty autistic creators about their experiences of living in a world that doesn't always understand or accept them. Sensory: Life on the Spectrum contains illustrated explorations of everything from life pre - diagnosis to tips on how to explain autism to someone who isn't autistic, to suggestions for how to soothe yourself when you're feeling overstrimulated. With unique, vibrant comic - style illustrations and the emotional depth and vulnerability of memoir, this book depicts these varied experiences with the kind of insight that only those who lived them can have."
So the reason I wanted to read this comic is because I saw it featured in the queer liberation library's graphic novel section, and as y'all know I love graphic novels especially when they include queer voices. Friends, honestly not only did this graphic novel feature queer voices, there was such a diverse range of people who wrote their own mini comic for this graphic novel that it'd truly have something for almost everyone. As an adult who is currently going through the process of getting a late stage autism diagnosis it was beautiful to read these stories and see that some of the things that I have experienced throughout my life are not just something I am alone in experiencing. The fact that this many people got together to write this anthology just shows how important it was to make sure that people get their stories out there as well as the information provided to help people who have autism themselves. I found myself not putting this graphic novel down as not only was it amazing to hear everyone's stories but also the advice and resources they were providing too. I definitely would recommend this story to everyone and anyone, not only because I think it's important for these stories to be told but also if you've been questioning the thoughts of whether you might be autistic or not this does have so many recourses to help you get on the right track.
I gave this book a 4/5 star rating on Goodreads.
What did you think of this book? Who were your favourite or least favourite characters? Do you have any books you'd recommend for me to read and do a review on? Please let me know down in the comments below!
Have a wonderful day!
Love, Doe!
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