Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This was a great introduction to Asperger Syndrome and accepting oneself when being othered by society for your “challenging” behavior. I loved how the simple drawings complimented the layered complexity of the topic of Autism. The color selection of the artwork also added an additional layer to further depict the challenges Maguerite encountered. It’s also great at providing explanations as to why Marguerite is “being difficult” therefore educating the reader. My one qualm is the brief reference to the blue puzzle piece for Autism speaks which is a hotly debated organization within the Autism community. As it’s being republished in English and distributed in the U.S., this section of the novel would be received better if the puzzle pieces were replaced with some other symbol or artwork.

Invisible Differences is a graphic novel that beautifully illustrates the challenges faced by people with Asperger's Syndrome.

The book tells the story of Marguerite, a 27 years old French woman who has a hard time fitting in.

She likes to follow a tied up schedule and gets stressed if things do not go according to plan. She can't stand too much noise, and sometimes she is a little too honest with her co-workers.

Margherite is a lovely character. It would take little to make her life better, but people around her are too reticent in changing the way of things.

One of the things that makes this book different from others addressing the same topic is the quality of the illustrations. I loved how the illustrator used red to reflect Margherite's changes of mood and how well she depicted the noisy environments.

Another particularity is that the book focuses on adults with the syndrome. It brings testimonials of several adults, including one from a 50 years old woman who dreads socializing during coffee breaks.

Invisible Differences is light yet effective. An important tool to raise understanding of autism. A must-have for all public libraries and a must-read to everyone.

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This comic book was so lovely! It tells the story of Marguerite a 27 year old girl who doesn’t fit in with anyone and goes on a journey of self love and acceptance. It was a very informative story about Aspergers without being overbearing, it gives you so many emotion in a short space of time and truly makes you love Marguerite and her achievements.

A graphic novel telling the story of Marguerite, slowly discovering that she has Asperger's Syndrome, and then finally finding peace with herself.

Marguerite is 27 years old, has a regular office job and a boyfriend (who is a bit of a dick, if you ask me). She constantly bangs her head against her own behavioural patterns - she can't stand the noisy surroundings of her job, she can't handle irregularities very well, and she has little need for what is seen as 'regular' social contact. Her boyfriend wants to go to parties with her, but she finds this horribly draining, and would rather stay at home. All of this (and more) makes her wonder if there's something wrong with her. It also doesn't help that when she discusses any of this with friends and family, they basically blow it off, saying everybody has off days.

Then she decides to look on the internet, and when she googles her symptoms (as far as they are symptoms, Asperger's is not a disease as such), she sees herself in descriptions of autism and Asperger's. What follows is the long and slow road to diagnosis, and then telling her social circle, and rearranging her life.

I have an anxiety disorder myself (sidenote: there is actually a character with OCD in the book, but OCD is just one form of anxiety disorder) and I would regularly see therapists and psychiatrists to finally find out what was 'wrong' with me. I would get wishy-washy diagnoses, until I did exactly what Marguerite does in the book - simply google my symptoms. So this book hit a personal note with me, as you can understand.

The last twenty or so pages of the book are more general information about Asperger's, and I have to say, I don't think I have Asperger's myself, but quite a few traits sounded familiar to me.

The artwork is very European (the book is French, after all) - clear black and white linework, with beautiful use of colours. Fits the story perfectly.

In the end, what I like so much about the book is that it really takes its time to tell its story, and I can only imagine what a lifeline a book like this will be (and already is) for anyone wondering if they have Asperger's.

As a special education teacher, I enjoy reading books that bring differences to light. There is still misconception about autism, and I think this book does a fantastic job at showing a different view. As a middle school teacher, I think this book would be appropriate to have in our classroom as a resource for the students. It may even help general education students understand their classmates with differences more.

Marguerite is a young French woman who works an office job and lives in a cozy apartment with her boyfriend. She enjoys spending quiet time with her pets and reading. She has her daily routines like getting spelt rolls at the bakery and stopping by the cafe on her way to work. But, she feels awkward, out of place and overwhelmed at her noisy office.

She begins to research why she is different from most people and uncovers info about Aspergers, which was under-diagnosed in France at that time. She begins down the path to try to see if professionals will help her determine if she has Aspergers.

This was a lovely book. It's a graphic novel and I loved the drawing style. The book was actually illustrated by a woman who worked in a bookshop that Marguerite frequented. The two worked together to tell Marguerite's story in order to get more info out in the world about Aspergers. The story was well written, engaging, and honest. I read it all in one sitting.

This book was published in French a few years ago and will be released in English in the next couple of months.

An enjoyable read, whether you are on the spectrum or not. For those of us with Asperger's or Autism, it feels incredibly comforting to see the experience on paper. I don't mean so much seeing someone on the spectrum, as seeing someone who didn't know why she had these quirks suddenly realize in adulthood that they had ASD. I also appreciate the fact that the protagonist is a woman, since women are so underdiagnosed. The author showing her therapy group, with people of different ages and backgrounds, who are coping differently to their diagnosis, is a nice touch; it's always good to show that not everyone reacts the same or even shows the same characteristics with ASD.

The most powerful thing about it is, undoubtedly, the drawing. Its use of colour (or lack of it) conveys so many emotions. I'm not going to lie, I teared up in a couple of places.

I wish it had told a story beyond just getting diagnosed, it sometimes felt more like an educational graphic novel than something that was trying to tell me a story. But I quite enjoyed it anyway, and I think it can be very useful for both people in the spectrum and those who have no idea what being autistic means.

A wonderful graphic novel about a really important topic! There is still so much stigma and misconceptions about Autism and its spectrum, and not only in France! I am really glad that this was translated into English so that I could read it! It should definitely be a book on high school reading lists, so that people get a better understanding!

A sincere and illuminating story that will undoubtably strike home for many with similar experiences. There's some truly beautiful use of illustration and colour here to show the transition in Marguerite's life as she learns about Asperger syndrome and begins to make changes in her life and surround herself with supportive friends, and an empathetic and encouraging tone towards others with similar struggles and circumstances.

This was definitely a very informative and easy to read graphic novel. Reading it I learned some of the Asperger's syndrome's symptoms and what it can mean to be affected by it or how sometimes people aren't as sensitive and helpful as they should be with people that suffer from disabilities, particularly if it is a mental disability and not a physical disease.

However, I was disappointed in the execution of the author's intention. Sure, it was informative but there was no real story. Our main protagonist was having a hard time in social situations and she went to a doctor and found out she had the syndrome but apart from that nothing else really happened, which made the plot slightly deceptive and the reading experience kind of boring.

Recommended to those who have no idea whatsoever what the Asperger's syndrome is and want to start learning about it.

Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

This graphic novel is about Margaret, a woman who feels socially awkward (among other things) and then she discovers she has Asperger Syndrome. The author inspired this story on her very own, which definitely shows, since it all feels very real.

It was really easy for me to relate to the main character. Even though we are very different in some ways, we are very similar in others. Plus I really liked the way the author used the colors, since most of the illustrations are black and white and she uses some specific colors - especially red and yellow - to highlight some parts and dialogs to show the protagonist's emotions intensified.

I highly recommend it if you want to get to know more about this syndrome, because it deals with it in a very accessible and delicate way.

This Graphic Novel is a fast, great read! Marguerite navigates life with Asperger's, which I did not realize was not as well known or accepted in France as it is in the US.

It is interesting and keeps your attention. It is not "preachy" at all but explains what it is like for a woman with Asperger's in a fun story. I think it took about 30 minutes for me to read it.

This book would be great for teens or up who would like to learn more about what life is like for someone with Asperger's, especially a woman with Asperger's, which goes undiagnosed a lot more than for men. (I do not think this is a great book for children).

I received a free ARC as a reviewer for NetGalley.

As a sufferer of Anxiety and Depression this graphic novel caught my eye. I personally have a few of the issues Margo deals with in this, however I did not know exactly what Aspengers was. I found the amount of information was detailed and alot but was shown in a very easy to read and an easy to understand point of view. I could tell half way through the graphic novel that it was a persons true story and that made me feel alot more connected to Margo.
Along with the fact that we could see how Margo used to feel, this graphic novel openned my eyes to those with Aspengers and I will now be less inclined to jump to conclusions. Very well written and with beautiful art style illustrations.