One can never truly be free from the worries of daily life, even when on vacation. As a writer and traveler myself, I related to her concerns. Her work continuously gets rejected and she struggles with writer’s block. Knisley finds it difficult to enjoy all of Paris’ splendor while simultaneously fretting about finding a job after graduation. Traveling is not all about eating and shopping, though-a large portion of the novel deals with Knisley’s fears as a graduating college student. Reading French Milk will make those who have never been want to take a long trip to Paris, and those who have been, return as soon as possible. French Milk is also a sweet story of a mother and daughter’s trip to a city so often reserved for lovers. This novel is a perfect representation of Paris, as it really is a city that one has to see to appreciate. As the novel was written while Knisley was on her trip, it serves as a visual diary about all of the beautiful architecture, amazing food, and handsome men that Paris has to offer. The graphic novel is filled with Knisley’s own drawings and handwriting as well as various pictures she took. Reading Knisley’s text made me even more excited about our trip. I picked it up in anticipation of our upcoming trip to Paris. I found Lucy Knisley’s French Milk in a small graphic novel store whilst in London.
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