by Kate Evans
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Content: It’s a bit cumbersome being a hardcover graphic novel, but otherwise, there’s nothing. It’s in the Graphic Novel section of the bookstore.

This is a slightly fictionalized biography of the life of Jane Austen. It’s different in that Evans takes a look at the fabrics in Austen’s life – one of the more interesting parts is when Evans breaks down the history of individual fabrics that Austen would have had use of – and she also extrapolates elements of Austen’s life from her novels. I found it beautiful and interesting – mostly because I enjoyed Evans’s art and her take on Austen’s life, but also because I found the notes and the use of Austen’s book fascinating. I didn’t really learn anything – I’ve read other books about Austen, her works, and her life, but I found this one enjoyable and (more particularly) a beautiful book.