Woman World
by Aminder Dhaliwal
published by Drawn + Quarterly
2018
This graphic novel is ADORABLE and funny!
Set here on earth, Woman World tells the story of how a mysterious biological problem in humans means that all new babies are born female. Natural disasters destroy much of so-called civilization; years pass, and we find ourselves in a village where the children have never seen a human man, and the women are dreaming, falling in love, managing anxiety, being baffled by male-centric artifacts from the past, and making a new community under a Beyonce-loving banner.
It is also laid out very beautifully. The full pages are thoughtfully done; the spreads are used for optimal effect. A lot of thought went into the design, and the more I think about it, the more I am impressed at how each layout is used for best effect.
Did I mention adorable? ADORABLE. And witty. I laughed out loud repeatedly, and it brought joy to my heart.