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Author(s)

Nani Brunini

Publisher Name

Tapioca Stories

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Release Date

July 11, 2023

ISBN13

978-1734783971

Disagreement is a visual narrative of an argument that devolves out of control, culminating in a shouting match where the only effort being made is to be the loudest. The polarization of opinions and lack of effort to compromise or reach common ground, inspired by recent political events across the globe, consumes those involved. They eventually escape the chaos through creativity and humanism, which ultimately leads to the path of understanding. This book artfully illustrates the toll of conflict and the magic that can occur when one takes a step back from the noise.

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Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

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“Disagreement” by Nani Brunini doesn’t use words, but this lends quite a powerful punch to the story. In the beginning, two people are talking. They have colors above them, seemingly like talk bubbles, but they are in the form of squiggly lines or shaded spaces. Eventually these colors get bigger, showcasing the tone and volume that is being conveyed. More people begin to join in, some more vocal than others. Soon, there is a cacophony of voices sharing their opinions, and no one can make much out of it all. It’s too overwhelming. The colors threaten to overtake the entire two-page spread of the book and the arguing takes on a life of its own.

Darkness descends. Metaphorically, this seems indicative of no one getting along, and the loneliness embedded in the toll that arguments can take on people who disagree so vehemently with each other. The people have to find their way back together, to find a way to be peaceful and understanding, even empathetic, even if they do disagree. While this takes time and attention to the matter, the book shows that it isn’t impossible, if only people give it a chance.

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People have to find their way back together, to find a way to be peaceful and understanding, even empathetic, even if they do disagree. While this takes time and attention to the matter, the book shows that it isn’t impossible, if only people give it a chance.