This is a graphic novel adaptation of Nellie Bly’s famous work; in which she poses as a patient to investigate the conditions at Blackwell’s Asylum in 1887.
After reading this, I’d like to read the original book. I’d always been familiar with this story but haven’t gotten around to it yet.
Like most historical non-fiction graphic novels, this is a great way to introduce this story to a new audience or an audience who otherwise would never bee exposed to it. The art style is a great choice, rendering people and emotions so well with simple ink lines that in some parts it gave me chills. While not highly detailed, it is very effective at giving the gist of the story, why it’s important, and made me want to learn more. If you like historical graphic novels, I’d check this one out. 4.5 out of 5.
