Climate Changed

So far, the author’s thoughts and words are very relatable in the sense that not many people know much about climate change nor are they very informed about scientific facts and studies concerning it. I like how Squarzoni brings us back into his childhood through nostalgic flashbacks and shows us exactly where he’s coming from– we get a sense of the kind of person he is. It reminds me of my mother, who loves to go camping in the summer, grew up in a rural community, and feels at home with nature. From this I can infer how much Squarzoni actually cares about climate change in the first place. Not only does he care about preserving the Earth for generations to come and the maintenance of where he grew up, but he started out like you and I, with questions, curiosity, and sheer ignorance. He has resolved much of his lack of knowledge through research, and has presented us with a book to spread awareness. I respect that.

He has begun his story through layers, because it’s hard to capture the attention of a reader by just jumping into a subject. Squarzoni writes like an outsider, a friend who is having a conversation with you. I like the art of comics/cartoons because even though the pictures aren’t moving in a video, you can still imagine it. The story flows and is alive, even though it is staying quite still and it is in black and white. He opens up the general idea of climate change and sets the stage for action. At the end of page 37, I am ready for things to get interesting and I am begging for more.