European Graphic Novels++
“BD” refers to Franco-Belgian comics, but let's open things up to include ALL Euro comics and GN's. Euro-style artistry from around the world is also welcome. ^^
-BD = "Bandes dessinées"
-BDT = Bedetheque
-GN = graphic novel
-LBK = Lambiek
-LC = "Ligne claire"
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Okay, thanks for the update(!)
Sounds like an interesting novel, and possibly suitable for BD.
Interesting how we both seem to have a drinking problem. For me, it's one of the few ways I can get some relief from my CFS/ME disease, and I'm thankful for that, but of course it has its darker side, too... :S
Of course!
It is REALLY good. I mistyped the title it is Once Upon a Time in France, not Paris lol. Here's a review: https://comicsgrinder.com/2019/10/23/review-once-upon-a-time-in-france-published-by-dead-reckoning/
It was bad for me for a long time. I don't know if I mentioned it before, but my fiance passed four years ago and I took to the bottle harder than I ever had before in my life. I literally drank everyday for two years. I had to go to the hospital for medical for the first time in my life ever, and after that day two years ago I've been steadily chipping away at trying to beat back the damn bottle. I've had more sobriety in the past two years than the two previous. I think I am FINALLY done. I have four days sober today ;D
I'd highly recommend trying to quit if you can, especially because of those dark places. Do you have legal pot where you're at? That might be a good alternative if you're self-medicating. I'm actually starting a recovery group in town (non-AA because I hate that program for a variety of reasons, 'higher power' being especially egregious for me) and am going to start working on making a positive change in the community here where I can, I'll do what I'm able at least.
Oh yeah, that's one of my favorites, and Nury's one of my favorite writers. Really, I recommend anything you can lay hands on by him. Tyler Cross and Silas Corey are especially good IMO.
Thanks for sharing so honestly, and I'm sorry to hear about all that. Sounds downright horrible.
Good to hear you're working hard to get better, and yeah, I feel similarly about AA. Altho on reflection, I don't really have a problem considering The Cosmos a 'higher power' if that's all they really want to hear. Moreso, I'd rather not have any trace of religion involved in their 12-step program, or whatever it is. Something I should check out, really.
Anyway, in terms of my own situation, thanks for your thoughts on my own self-medication, I'd rather keep that a private convo if and when you feel like talking about it...