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A graphic novel that begins in the year 1900, with the scream of a newborn, and ends, 100 pages later, in the year 2000, with the death rattle of a 100-year-old man. The infant and the old man are both Julio, in a story in which elliptical, emotional narrative traces one life--indeed, one century in a human life--through a series of vignettes touching on most of the major events that shaped the 20th century.
A century of life unfolds from a single cry to a final breath. This graphic novel chronicles the entirety of Julio's existence, from his birth in 1900 to his death a century later. Through a series of vignettes, the narrative traces the significant events that shaped the 20th century as they intersect with one man's life. The story employs an elliptical and emotional style to connect these moments, offering a unique perspective on a human life lived through a period of immense global change.
The graphic novel is structured to follow a single life across a century, suggesting a focus on personal experience against a backdrop of historical change. The elliptical and vignette-driven approach implies a non-linear or impressionistic storytelling style, inviting readers to piece together the narrative and emotional arc. This method likely emphasizes thematic resonance and character introspection over a strictly chronological plot. The work appears designed to offer a contemplative look at the passage of time and the impact of history on an individual existence.
Page Count:
98
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
ISBN-10:
1606996061
ISBN-13:
9781606996065
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