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I just finished this last night and it just reaffirmed my love for graphic novels. l’ve had the original book, the source material for this graphic novel, on my TBR for a few years now and haven’t gotten around to reading it and it’s not surprising why. While I love non-fiction, the subject matter is complex so I was intimated and apprehensive about picking it up. But, here it is now available in the most approachable way —illustrated and with fun characters to help guide the reader through the information.

As expected, some parts were dense and I had difficulty reading through it all. Even in graphic novel format, it was a lot to take in, especially when the small font was living in big blocks of copy.

However, I did find this book really fascinating and informative. I found myself reciting facts out loud to my husband multiple times. The illustrations and page layouts were also interesting and educational. And while the editing of content could’ve been a bit better, overall, I thought this was an impressive and fun introduction to the birth of humankind.

I would recommend this for both young adults and adults alike. In the beginning it felt targeted towards children, but as I read on it was clear it was made for a wider audience. I can also see this book not being for everyone, specifically those with a strong faith. For background, I was raised in a Christian home and still consider myself one, but one that is more progressive and spiritual. I did not find this book offensive at all, but just wanted to call it out. I’d still recommend this to those of all faith because it talks about human cognitive abilities and how religion came to existence.