--- product_id: 46400790 title: "Soviet Daughter: A Graphic Revolution (Comix Journalism)" brand: "julia alekseyeva" price: "£17.05" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/46400790-soviet-daughter-a-graphic-revolution-comix-journalism store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Soviet Daughter: A Graphic Revolution (Comix Journalism) **Brand:** julia alekseyeva **Price:** £17.05 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Soviet Daughter: A Graphic Revolution (Comix Journalism) by julia alekseyeva - **How much does it cost?** £17.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/46400790-soviet-daughter-a-graphic-revolution-comix-journalism) ## Best For - julia alekseyeva enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted julia alekseyeva brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Soviet Daughter: A Graphic Revolution (Comix Journalism) ## Images ![Soviet Daughter: A Graphic Revolution (Comix Journalism) - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61d6lAyHTRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A family story that will remain with me for some time to come *by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2017* Julia Alexseyeva's graphic novel / memoir . biography is touching and moving. Following the death of her great-grandmother shortly after her 100th birthday (and the family member with whom Julia was closest) Julia discovered her memoir which make up the bulk of the graphic novel. Lola (Julia's great-grandmother) was truly a remarkable woman whose long life witnessed many of the seminal events of the 20th century. Interspersed throughout Lola's story, Julia tells some of her own providing a contrast with her experiences of youth. Really, its not the story of a single lifetime and of dramatic events, but rather of young women (then and now) finding their way in a rapidly changing world.The interludes of Julia's life makes the story telling a bit uneven - there is no real connection or clear transition for the jumps between the two. But Alexseyeva hits the nail on the head, I think, when she writes,"It is said that Lola's generation - called the G.I. generation - is closest to Generation Y ("millennials") in sentiment and personality. Nowhere was this more evident than in my four-generation family." Looking at the narrative like this, the leaps in time and between perspectives make a little more sense.The artwork is a bit unpolished, but it reflects, I think, the utilitarian urgency of the story, almost as if Alekseyeva has to get her (and Lola's) story out - perhaps part mourning and partially an act of confession. Either way, it works well with the narrative voice of the authors. And while _Soviet Daughter_ is really Lola's story (ending in 1956 with Khrushchev's "de-Stalinization" speech), I can't help but wish there was more: about the Brezhnev years, glasnost and Alexseyeva's childhood in the USSR before she and her family emigrated.Its a breezy read, with plenty of tragedy (as anyone familiar with 20th century Soviet history could tell you). But it is also a story of perseverance and above all, love and the deep connection between family. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating and enlightening *by M***D on Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2017* We rarely get the opportunity for such a vivid and personal look into life in what was then the Soviet Union. The portrayal of the impact of culture and politics of the times on daily life shows how much we had in common with these people, though we were in intense conflict with their government. This is also a beautiful story of the love of a young woman for her great grandmother. The overarching narrative of reaching out across three generations was so hopeful and uplifting. This novel left me with images that will stay with me for a long time. I very highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful graphic novel *by S***Z on Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2017* This graphic gem will be of interest to many people interested in graphic novels, history, issues related to heritage and identity, etc. Working from an unpublished memoir left behind by her great-grandmother, Alekseyeva brings her great-grandmother's story to life as she explores the life of one woman set against the backdrop of the twentieth century and all of its challenges and upheavals. In the "Interlude" sections, she works in details about her own life as a child immigrant dealing with anti-Semitism in the United States and the trauma of having been affected by radiation from Chernobyl. She shows the way in which she identifies with her great-grandmother and explores the bond between them -- often she was left with her great-grandmother for company because her mother and grandparents were working or going to school. This is a remarkable graphic work the builds upon a graphic foundation established by artists like Art Spiegelman, Joe Sacco, Rutu Modan and Alison Bechdel. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/46400790-soviet-daughter-a-graphic-revolution-comix-journalism](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/46400790-soviet-daughter-a-graphic-revolution-comix-journalism) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*