Rating: 5 Stars Themes: Graphic Novel Thoughts: I’m just getting into graphic novels for human nature types of stories and with the polarity of politics around the world this one felt important to pick up. It is equal parts enlightening and heartbreaking, looking at not only Alpha’s journey but also that of those he befriends along the way. I liked that all of them were travelling for different reasons as it emphasises all the reasons for migration and helps provoke empathy to more than just those like Alpha fleeing to find his family. I especially liked that the main character was a travelling single man, as was the first friend he made, explaining why they may be sent and why the travel is important to them and their families as I have heard people comment when single men land in my country without giving thought to the reasons why they may have been chosen. Although I’m sure that those who would benefit most from the message in this book are those who are least likely to actually pi...