I enjoyed reading the comic book very much. I’m glad I’ve been introduced to this part of history which I probably never would have heard about If Gayle hadn’t told me. I love reading about things that are based on things that have happened, which I feel this is complimenting very well. I would have liked that there were more historical and geographical facts. That would have made it even more clear, that this comic book is based on true events. If I had read it without knowing that I’m not sure I would have known that this is a part of history, and just read it as a good fiction story.

I feel the story is very powerful, and it makes me feel sad that this has happened to people. The comic book is kept simple in language, which makes the story speak for itself. It really fits with the colors kept in black and white, which keeps focus on the story, instead of drawing your attention too much to the pictures and colors. In this way I also feel that you can bring more powerful and brutal pictures without it being too much for the reader, and in that way tell the reader how awful this part of history is.

I’m looking forward to the rest of the trilogy

Great idea of presenting history and even better executed. Really nice pictures which help to understand the story clearer. Definitely this book is for everyone and no matter the age, every person will find an individual message for themselves. 

This comic introduces the reader to a complex topic, in an easy to understand and impactful way. Using the dark pages to tell the story of the often forgotten people that early European colonizers imposed themselves on.

I actually didn’t know about the Moluccan Islands before I read the book, eventho I use cloves in my cooking mainly with meat.

The drawings were very well done and really assisted in picturing the story. The story line was great, and then there was a plot twist. I felt the betrayal and the mass killing was unnecessary! Overall fantastic book and I am awaiting the next one.

It’s a touching story, even for someone who has very little knowledge about the culture. Captivating, hard to put away, I had to finish it in one go. Amazing illustrations, they really bring the story alive. 

Maybe a little too much was given away with the retrospective thing, but I understand the intro’s place there. Educative, great that the occasional facts aren’t too intrusive and too distracting, people love to learn.

I have heard about the Moluccan Islands in history class, but never imagined the history behind it.

I think it’s an amazing book, with really good graphics and drawings! I really recommend it to everyone. It is so important to be aware of the entire story and not only one side of it!