33 min
Pittagoda Books: Habibi Pittagoda
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Sangeetha and Rohit discuss the graphic novel Habibi, written by Craig Thompson.
Set in a fairy tale landscape, a strange and timeless place called Wanatolia, Habibi tells the story of two individuals - Dodola and Zam, both orphaned at a young age and brought together through chance, circumstances and shared misery. They grow up through the book and discover their love changing from that of a mother-child (as a provider-dependant) to siblings (as playmates) to lovers.
Ever since its publication, Habibi has been called mysterious, racist and everything in between. Listen to this conversation about this controversial book.
Sangeetha and Rohit discuss the graphic novel Habibi, written by Craig Thompson.
Set in a fairy tale landscape, a strange and timeless place called Wanatolia, Habibi tells the story of two individuals - Dodola and Zam, both orphaned at a young age and brought together through chance, circumstances and shared misery. They grow up through the book and discover their love changing from that of a mother-child (as a provider-dependant) to siblings (as playmates) to lovers.
Ever since its publication, Habibi has been called mysterious, racist and everything in between. Listen to this conversation about this controversial book.
33 min