My Place - Comic about growing up in the shadow of genocide
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MY PLACE - GAL FAYE, MARZENA SOWA, SYLVAIN SAVOIA


Transport yourself to the world of childhood in Burundi, where the carefree days of ten-year-old Gaby and his sister Ana are brutally interrupted by growing violence and racial hatred. Gal Faye's novel, honored with the Goncourt des Lycens and Lista Goncourtów: Polski Wybór awards, has been masterfully translated into a comic book by Marzena Sowa and Sylvain Savoia. It is a moving story about a lost paradise and difficult choices in the face of genocide.


  • Inspiring story based on the author's experiences
  • Multiple award-winning novel by Gal Faye
  • Moving adaptation into a comic book
  • Touches on important themes of identity and lost childhood
  • Wonderful drawings by Sylvain Savoia
  • Screenplay by Marzena Sowa


The comic book "My Place" is not only a story about the genocide in Rwanda, but also a universal story about growing up in the shadow of a tragedy. Gaby and Ana, despite the violence around them, try to maintain their innocence and joy of life. Their fates are intertwined with the dramatic events that will forever change their world. Can hope and faith in a better tomorrow be maintained in the face of hatred and death? This is the question that this moving story tries to answer.


Marzena Sowa, known for her autobiographical comics, masterfully captures the emotions and experiences of the characters. Sylvain Savoia, the author of the drawings, creates a suggestive image of Africa in the 90s, full of colors and life, but also marked by the shadow of tragedy. Their joint work is a true masterpiece of comics that will remain in the reader's memory for a long time.


Gal Faye, the author of the novel, often addresses themes such as identity, uprooting and the search for one's place in the world in his work. His books, inspired by personal experiences, are full of emotion and authenticity. "My Place" is one of his most important novels, which has gained recognition from critics and readers around the world. The comic book adaptation of this story is an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the work of this outstanding French-Rwandan writer and rapper.


The Timof i cisi wspólnicy publishing house presents the comic book in hardcover, on high-quality paper, with attention to every detail. A real treat for comic book and literature lovers. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this moving story and discover the world of "My Place".


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Specifications

Bindingtwarda
ManufacturerTimof i cisi wspólnicy
Number of pages124
AuthorGal Faye, Marzena Sowa, Sylvain Savoia
PublisherTimof i cisi wspólnicy
ISBN9788368259094
Format306x238 mm
Year of publication2025

My Place - Comic about growing up in the shadow of genocide

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