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Exit Wounds

Rutu Modan
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Exit Wounds

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Rutu Modan

Exit Wounds

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

168

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Israel • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Exit Wounds by Rutu Modan is a graphic novel focusing on a young taxi driver named Koby Franco. Koby teams up with a soldier named Numi after she informs him that his estranged father might be a victim of a bombing. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth about Koby's father's fate.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

6,256 ratings

54%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Exit Wounds by Rutu Modan is praised for its vivid artwork and nuanced storytelling. Reviewers commend its exploration of personal and political themes in contemporary Israel, capturing the tension and complexity of relationships. Some critiques mention a lack of resolution in the narrative. Overall, it is celebrated for its emotional depth and illustrative style.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Exit Wounds?

A reader who enjoys Exit Wounds by Rutu Modan likely appreciates poignant graphic novels with complex narratives. Comparable to readers of Art Spiegelman's Maus or Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis, they seek character-driven stories that explore personal and political themes with emotional depth.

4.0

6,256 ratings

54%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

168

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Israel • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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