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This perpetuates the theme of puberty within the graphic novel, as both Rose and Windy discuss their budding sexuality and interest toward boys.

As Rose starts to discover her interest in boys, she notices the opposite is happening to her mother. Throughout “This One Summer,” the concept of fertility and motherhood is put into question, as it is revealed that Rose’s parents have been struggling with getting pregnant again.

Once back at Awago Beach, the couple have arguments that stem from Alice’s depression, as she had a miscarriage last year on the beach. Rose tis becomes the Republican presidential candidate, beating former president Donald Trump, it could become a nation-wide issue.

The time to act is now. Students can raise their voices, create petitions, educate friends and family.

A year is not a long time in reality, and before we know it the bustle of city life, instead of Correggio.

Cianciulli, again, instructed Cacioppo to write letters to her friends and family before she left. Cianciulli promised a fresh start, but would never keep that promise.

Cacioppo visited Cianciulli’s home for the great news, and never left.

Cianciulli said in her statement to police: “[Cacioppo] ended up in the pot, like the other two. Her flesh was fat and white, when it had melted I added a bottle of cologne, and after a long time on the boil I was able to make some most acceptable creamy soap. I gave bars to neighbors and acquaintances. The cakes, too, were better. That woman was really sweet.”

Cianciulli not only made Cacioppo into sweets, but also soap. Cacioppo was the only victim to be made into soap.

Cacioppo’s sister-in-law, unlike other family, grew worried when Cacioppo disappeared. In fact, her sister-in-law was the last person to see Cacioppo alive before Cianciulli murdered her. Her sister-inlaw saw Cacioppo enter Cianciulli’s residence, and never leave. The sister notified the police immediately, and an investigation was conducted.

Cianciulli at first admitted no guilt to the crimes, when the police had come. The police then accused Giuseppe. Stricken with grief at the thought of losing her son, she immediately admitted guilt and confessed to every aspect of the murders.

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Cianciulli was reported as showing no remorse, being calm the entire time.

Cianciulli corrected the prosecutor one time, on record stating, “I gave the copper ladle, which I used to skim the fat off the kettles, to my country, which was so badly in need of metal during the last days of the war.”

Cianciulli was found guilty and sentenced to 33 years, 30 imprisoned and three in an asylum. The fortune teller from before was correct. Cianciulli died in the asylum in 1970. Her body was returned to her family for the burial, along with her belongings, except for the murder weapons — including the pot she used to boil down her victims. The instruments of murder were given to the Criminology Museum in Rome, Italy and can be seen on display to this day.

Today, critics and historians claim Cianciulli’s first two victims as lonely. Their families weren’t alarmed at their disappearance. However, Cianciulli’s time was drastically different from our own. There was no way to quickly contact a loved one. Cianciulli would never have been able to commit her murders today.

Cianciulli also was mentally ill. She was certain that she needed to perform human sacrifices to save her children. She believed she was cursed. While her punishment may seem lackluster, she was eventually admitted into asylum and received treatment.

Award

Cianciulli was put on trial in 1946. The trial was swift, lasting only three days.

watches her parents’ relationship falter, and she becomes more aware of how the adults in her life interact and coexist in the world she is just beginning to understand.

The themes of “This One Summer” are simple in nature, as puberty, motherhood, love and friendship allow readers to reminisce on their own adolescence.

It may come as a surprise, but “This One Summer” has been on the American Library Association’s banned books list in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, where it was the most banned or challenged book in 2016.

According to the American Library Association, “This One Summer” was banned due to profanity, LGBTQ+ themes, drug use, being sexually explicit and unsuited for the intended age group.

Parents and library patrons in Oregon, Minnesota and Florida have called for the removal of the graphic novel from their school and library shelves, but the book was retained and kept in the hands of readers.

The reasons for censoring the novel are perplexing, as these themes are minimal, if one spent the time to actually read “This One Summer.”

Although the graphic novel has had censorship attempts, this doesn’t mean readers can’t enjoy the book. “This One Summer” is an adorable, fast-paced graphic novel that can be easily read in an hour. It feels like a jump back to middle school, where the stresses of the world were not yet apparent.

The individuality of the two girls, their strong friendship, along with their love of horror movies, makes readers think back to their childhood summers and how they may have been spent. Personally, I loved the reference to the band, Rush, as the authors tapped into their Canadian roots.

“This One Summer” cannot get enough praise. The simple writing and artistic style set it apart from other graphic novels. The author’s themes are subtle but effective. If you are looking for an undemanding read, “This One Summer” by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki is the novel for you.

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