Le Démon du soir ou la ménopause héroïque #[nn]

Florence Cestac's Le Démon du soir ou la ménopause héroïque arrives from Dargaud with a cover that perfectly captures its irreverent spirit: a triumphant woman in a flowing blue dress raises her arms wide, surrounded by a crowd of red-clad figures showering her with roses. The composition is joyful and a little chaotic, with Cestac's distinctive rounded cartooning style turning what could be a daunting subject — menopause — into something boldly, hilariously celebrated. Published in 2013, this is the kind of French bande dessinée that wears its heart (and its humor) right on its sleeve.