The author of this comic created it to show the 'Invisible Differences" that accompany a person with Asperger on the daily. We follow Marguerite through her life and experience the struggles she has to face with her. Her work is extremely busy and loud, her boyfriend doesn't understand why she never goes to parties with him.
Through the course of this book she stumbles over the term Asperger and Autism so she starts doing research.

This was such a great comic, because it was so informative!
I can't even list everything that you can take away from it, but so much is immensely helpful when you have a family member or a friend with Autism or Asperger. But it's also just great to know these thing for yourself and maybe be more aware of the struggles of other people.
I love that there's a graphic novel out there that has great rep for Autism!
If it's something that interests you or you have a friend that's autistic, you should totally check it out!
4.5/5 stars

Invisible Differences tells the important story of what happens when you realize you're Autistic in your 20s. This book should be read by all adults and teens in order to better understand those around them. Odds are, you know someone who is Autistic! You may even see yourself here.

The author and the illustrator had meticulously shown the life of an adult as an Asperger's patient in this graphic novel. I found the book helpful and informative. I would recommend the book to others.

I adored this graphic novel memoir.

This is a story about a woman called Marguerite who has struggled for a very long time with being social and making friendships and relationships work. She loves to sit at home with her cats and dog and read and that's it.
As it turns out, Marguerite finds out later in the novel that she actually has Asperger's syndrome and autism.

This book explores coming to terms with finding this information out not only from Marguerite's perspective but also from those of her colleagues, her friends, her partner and other people she comes into contact with everyday,

This was so beautifully written and sketched and told. I think it showed the prejudices people have of autism really well, a lot of people believing you cannot be a functioning human being if you have autism, which just isn't true and I think this book dealt with that really well. I just absolutely adored it. Also, very informative as well.

A fascinating story about a woman who realises that she may have Aspergers. The illustrations convey the confusion and difficulties Marguerite goes through in every day life.

Marguerite is pressurised at work and pushed into social situations and activities that she would rather not do. She faces the same difficulties at home where she is pressured into going out and socialising by her boyfriend of two years. She just wants to stay home with her pets and quiet.

It is in the midst of these struggles that she begins to question herself and she reflects on how she feels. Her efforts to 'join in with others' often ends in disaster because she doesn't do small talk and she doesn't dress to the nines for work. All she wants is to be herself.

As Marguerite goes on her journey of discovery she realises that she may have Aspergers. What follows next is a powerful story of being set free to be who she really is.

I loved this book. Apart from exploring the issue of Aspergers the story also allows us to explore questions about the way we place expectations on others, or determine how others should behave in a certain way, especially in the work place. You don't have to be this bubbly, outgoing person all the time but some how people are pressurised to fit into moulds and whilst these moulds might fit some people, for others they are oppressive.

The artwork though simple does an excellent job of conveying the story. Although Marguerite is placed into difficult situations by the expectations of others, she manages to fight for her own way of being and her diagnoses sets her free to be who she really is. I loved the freedom she experiences as she realises the truth about herself.

There is a story here about how to be who you truly are and this is something for anyone who feels the weight of societal expectations or who is struggling to live up to the expectations of others.

I think the most enjoyable aspect of the story is that it is true and that Marguerite is a real person. Hopefully as we read through her story we too will be set free to be who we want to be even if we don't have a disability.

I really enjoyed reading this and following Marguerite's journey to freedom and a new way of life. This is a beautiful and powerful graphic novel which is really well told.

Copy provided by Oni Press via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

As someone who's very interested in the topic of the Autism Spectrum, the title itself made me hope the book would be about it. And thankfully, it is.
Knowing a lot of people on the spectrum (my cousin, making friends with the special needs kids back in school), I hope that one day the public will be much better educated on the topic, just as we're slowly doing for sexual orientation and genders. And this book is from one of the two types of books about AS that I love - something that explains in detail, but also extremely accurately talks about the spectrum, what it is and why these people aren't "sick". They are just a bit different, thus have different needs. (The other favorite type being scientific works.)
I truly think that this book could help with spreading the word and making the world at least a bit more tolerable towards the "different".
The story itself is also well written, interesting and illustrated well - you can at least partially get what's going on in Marguerite's head, which makes it a great read.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing me with an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.*

That was perfect from start to finish.
From the beginning, it was obvious to me that this is going to be a 5 stars read and it’s definitely my new favourite graphic novel.
I liked it that Marguerite didn’t know that she has Asperger’s syndrome until halfway through the novel. It showed how important it is to find the right doctor to diagnose it and that it’s even harder for women to get diagnosed. I also really enjoyed the usage of colours. At the beginning, nearly everything was black and white (except for the situations in which she finds herself panicking, these pictures were red) but as soon as Marguerite got her diagnose, she started living her life in colours. The illustrations were beautiful.
It’s such a great novel which raises awareness of Asperger’s syndrome. Such a beautiful novel, I can’t recommend it enough. I loved everything about it.
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!

I loved this! I’ve been on the lookout for another graphic novel since reading my first last month and this one didn’t disappoint!

It covers some really important subjects surrounding the world of Aspergers Syndrome but in a really accessible way. I can see why this was translated and I am so glad it was because it gave me the opportunity to read it.

It was a really easy read and I thought the use of black and white and colour in contrast was really clever. I found it a bit difficult to read in E-book format and I imagine it looks even more beautiful in physical print.

Overall I think this is a very educational graphic novel and I think it will appeal to many!

This book contains beautiful artwork and coloring to illustrate a compelling story about a woman’s path of finding happiness by understanding who she is.

First of all, this graphic novel had beautiful illustrations.
It was also very interesting to read about the difficulties and problems people with Asperger’s face in France, and in life in general.
Overall a great book that will stick with me for a long time.

Professor Owl’s Book Corner,” often features books on special education and I enjoy reading those that bring differences to light. There are still false impressions about autism, and this book does an excellent job at showing a different view. I feel it would be proper to have as a resource for the teen students. It may even help general students understand their classmates with differences more.

This book has a lot of details about what Asperger's really is or is not. I found it very educational and yet easy to understand also. The details and explanations never disrupt the story or the flow; they only improve it. They help to build the character and what she is experiencing.

This Graphic Novel is a fast, great read! Marguerite navigates life with Aspers, which I did not realize was not as well known or accepted in France as it is in the US and other countries. It is interesting story and keeps your attention. It is not lecturing at all but explains what it is like for a woman with Asperger's in a fun story.

This book would be great for teens or those who would like to learn more about what life is like for someone with Asperger's, especially woman who often go undiagnosed a lot more than for men.

I found a large amount of information that was detailed, and quite a lot of it, but it was shown in an extremely easy to read and to understand format.
my point of view the story told within the novel really opened my eyes and I am now sure that many readers will be less likely to jump to conclusions. This was a very meaningful written story along with some beautiful “Art style illustrations.”

Thank you to the publisher for giving me a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

In this comic we follow the story of Marguerite. She is a woman with an office jobs and soon discovers that she might be a little different from others. She does research online and finds out that she might be on the spectrum of Autism with Aspergers syndrome.

I read the description of this book and it caught my interest. I have been living with someone on the spectrum my whole life. And even though I highly dislike this person I was curious as to how this book would describe having the Asperger's and how the people around him would act.

I have to say when it comes to the description, I would say it's pretty spot on when it comes to the reactions. Of course since I don't have Asperger's myself I can't talk for the mayority of this book, however knowing what it's like to be on the other end talking with someone who has Asperger's I'd say it's pretty impressive.

I definitely got reminded of stuff like when I used to play piano and the person in my house would be talking and he would just rudely refer to me as "Loud noise"
And the "Out of sight, so out of mind" things. Some people take this very badly however remember not out of heart. I think this book really captured everything that needed to be captured and even though I didn't enjoy this book as much when it comes to story wise, I'm still willing to give it 5 stars due to the story around the story. This book doesn't just show Asperger's it also educates people, And I think that's beautiful.

Definitely a recommendation.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!!

Marguerite feels awkward, struggling every day to stay productive at work and keep up appearances with friends. She follows the same routine everyday and gets irritated or tensed at the slightest change. Marguerite finally investigates the root of her discomfort: after a journey of tough conversations with her loved ones, doctors, and the internet, she discovers that she has Asperger's.

This is a very well written book on a very important topic. Anyone who wants to get to know more about this syndrome can easily understand through this book

I read the recently translated to English version from NetGalley. It was excited to find this book. I loved the splash of colors and the accepting nature the author took towards OCD, anxiety and Aspergers. It was wonderful to walk through the streets of Paris (a place I haven't visited since 2007) and see the comforting routine of normal everyday things from before world. I enjoyed meeting the main character, seeing the difference I didn't know about in France, her friendships and collaborations. The ending was a bit too neatly tied up in a bow for me. However, it was overall enjoyable, education read.

This graphic novel comes out in August 2020, but it was originally published in 2016 in French. Written by Julie Dachez, illustrations by Mademoiselle Caroline, in collaboration with Fabienne Vaslet, and translated by Edward Gauvin.

I really liked the line work in this one. It's mostly black and white with shots of color here and there. Marguerite's red shoes stand out the most and the different colored speech bubbles are a nice touch. It's very soft and easy to follow.

Marguerite, the main character, has trouble with breaking her routine and dealing with the people around her (family, friends, co-workers, boyfriend). Definitely several points I really related to. I also have issues focusing with a lot of noise and movement, which was why my overnight office job was kinda the best. Social situations and me do not mix well. I can, but often need a wind down period after.

But anyway, she's led to believe by everyone around her that she was just weird and they were put-off by her and it comes to a breaking point after a trip with her boyfriend. She goes and gets tested, finding out she's got Asperger's, which was a huge relief to her.

How Margo turns her life around and embraces her differences is pretty inspiring. I wasn't aware of how autism/Asperger's is handled in France. That's an incredible bummer. :(

I definitely suggest this to anyone that wants information about autism in an easy-to-read and digest format. There's a huge list of reference and suggested reading at the end as well that I've added a couple to my TBR.

"Your difference isn't part of the problem, it's part of the solution. It is a cure for our society, a society obsessed with normality." -from dedication by Julie Dachez.

With lovely art style and a story told with compassion, Invisible Differences is about a woman in her late 20's being diagnosed with Asperger's in a country that doesn't give it much credence where misinformation is rife. While Marguerite's story is centred around autism, this is a story that anyone with a form of neuro-divergence can recognise themselves in and find a bit of comfort in seeing Marguerite triumph.

It is also wonderful as an educational tool to explain what living with ASD (or generally being neuro-atypical, or having a chronic condition) is like in a way that isn't condescending or light-footed. It's perfect to evoke an empathy and understanding in others who may not have first hand experience of conditions like this. To those of us who have, Dachez leaves us a heartwarming note at the beginning of the book to remind us we shouldn't hold ourselves to the standards of others and to live our lives without fear. Something we could all do with being reminded of now and then.

I see a lot of myself in Marguerite: sensitive to noise, drained by social interactions and the spoon theory as well as some of the negative interactions she goes through before officially receiving her diagnosis. The uplifting outcome is all the better for knowing this is a true story of the author and her artist friend.

This has been a translation from a French original and I didn't detect any jilted phrases along the way so excellent in every respect.

A graphic novel originally written in French but was later translated into English, tackles the story of Marguerite as she soon discovers she is living with Asperger's syndrome. She works a regular job and has a boyfriend-- though she constantly becomes agitated over small things relating to her behavioral patterns. The story builds up on this and takes me on an emotional ride as Marguerite starts to find peace in herself. This graphic novel was absolutely moving and wonderfully written.

This is an amazing graphic novel! It addresses a really important topic the underdiagnoses of women with autism and Aspersers and the misconceptions held about the people with these conditions. The illustrations are beautiful and it is fascinating to watch the vibrancy change as the story progresses. I learned so much from this book as well as thoroughly enjoying it!

Oh, this graphic novel is beautiful. The illustrations were breathtaking and Marguerite's story really blew me away. I have, in the past, had it suggested to me that perhaps I am autistic. However, I think it's only as I read this graphic novel that I really understood why. I wept while reading this. It was an extremely moving experience for me. I related to a lot of Marguerite's story and I'm sure there will be others out there who have a similar experience. I also feel like this is a really nice, accessible way to present information on autism and to help people understand more about it. This is a book that could be enjoyed by people of all ages.

My only difficulty with the book, and the sole reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5, is because of the use of the term 'Aspergers'. I have heard many people in the autism community describe this term as outdated (I think the correct term is: autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or simply autism) and think there has been a move away from its use in the English language. This could be something that came through due to the translation, or the different stage that France is at in its understanding, however, I'm listening to the wisdom of autistic people I know and flagging it as an issue.

I think this graphic novel left me wanting more; I would have wanted to see more of the character's internal struggles, maybe talk more about the importance of support systems.
I was surprised to read about how far behind France was in terms of acknowledging/treating with respect folks with autism.