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"Ordinary victories" is a graphic novel set in France that follows Marco, a photographer living a quiet life. As he becomes a father and mourns his father's passing, Marco confronts his mother’s solitude and a journalist’s intense pressure. The story blends everyday struggles, subtle emotional shifts, and rural encounters, all portrayed through the medium of comic strips and carefully drawn panels.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Manu Larcenet
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