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Lola, a Jewish woman who defied expectations as a feminist, secret‑service operative, and military nurse, chronicles her adventurous life in Soviet Ukraine. Her story, drawn in comic strips, is interwoven with the contemporary political and romantic coming‑of‑age of her great‑granddaughter, an eager young woman who today navigates life and love in present‑day Chicago. Through vivid panels and historical detail, the work connects generations across time, offering a personal lens into Soviet history and modern American life.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Julia Alekseyeva
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