On Tyranny helped solidify my views on defending democracy. I quote from this book from time to time, especially this quotation:

"It is institutions that help us to preserve decency. They need our help as well. Do not speak of “our institutions” unless you make them yours by acting on their behalf. Institutions do not protect themselves. They fall one after the other unless each is defended from the beginning. So choose an institution you care about—a court, a newspaper, a law, a labor union—and take its side."

The graphics in this book help tell how democracy can be defended.... before it's too late.

On Tyranny was already a powerful and essential read, but this graphic edition takes it to another level. The blend of Snyder’s concise, urgent lessons on resisting authoritarianism with Nora Krug’s striking illustrations makes the message even more impactful. The artwork enhances the text, making complex historical parallels and warnings feel immediate and visceral.

This edition makes the lessons more accessible, and the visual storytelling helps drive home the importance of civic responsibility and awareness. Whether you’ve read the original or are new to Snyder’s work, this version is well worth picking up.

A great way for a fiction reader to dip their toe into something different. It’s clear the writer is knowledgeable on the subject, but makes it palatable to readers of all experience levels with clear writing and fun illustrations. If this were a series about different political issues, I would recommend it and pick them up!

"On Tyranny" by Timothy Snyder is already a powerful book, but this new graphic edition elevates its message even further. With illustrations by Nora Krug, this version transforms Snyder’s original work into a visually compelling experience that underscores the urgency of resisting authoritarianism. The lessons drawn from twentieth-century history are as critical as ever, and Krug's artistic contributions bring a new dimension to Snyder’s warnings about the potential threats to democracy today.

Snyder's twenty lessons offer clear, practical ways to recognize and resist tyranny, each tied to historical examples of fascism and communism. From defending institutions and professional ethics to recognizing dangerous language and the power of small acts like eye contact and small talk, the book empowers readers to think critically about the political landscape.

For readers already familiar with the original "On Tyranny," this graphic edition serves as a refreshing and engaging companion. It’s also an excellent introduction for new readers, especially those who may find the visual storytelling format more engaging or accessible. In a time of increasing political tension, this book feels like essential reading for anyone concerned about the direction of democracy.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

A refreshing take to read this incredibly in-depth look into survival of history and politics through the lens of a graphic novel. Not only because it's an entirely different format to imagine nonfiction through, but also because it offers a different perspective and provides a more accessible avenue for nonfiction for some readers. Definitely recommend for anyone interested in historical political teachings, but also anyone interested in a taste of nonfiction.

A fantastic summer read that I think readers of all ages would thoroughly enjoy. I highly recommend this book, especially if you want something to keep you full wondering what will happen next. Great book overall

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for arc.

Great companion to the original. Would recommend

I am sorry for the inconvenience but I don’t have the time to read this anymore and have lost interest in the concept. I believe that it would benefit your book more if I did not skim your book and write a rushed review. Again, I am sorry for the inconvenience.

This graphic novel was hilarious and well-drawn, definitely worth the money and the hype, and I hope will be successful!

5 stars!!

First of all I’d like to thank NetGalley and the publisher, Ten Speed Press, for granting me an early copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.

This is a non-fiction graphic novel about tips to make wiser political decisions, resisting and identifying authoritarianism.

The points are stated clearly, there text included to accompany the illustrations is just what is needed, so it’s not too much or too little.

This was quite an enjoyable experience that allowed the reader to stop and reflect constantly on the points given as a guide and the explanations offered.

Images were stunning, the colour scheme was brilliantly chosen to produce certain emotions and attract attention to the right details. I cannot even put into words how incredible I thought the illustrator, Nora Krug, was. I also loved the illustration style and cannot wait to see more of her job.

I personally agree with every single point stated by the historian Tymothy Snyder and believe everybody should read this to realise how close certain world leaders are from being dictators and act accordingly.

I do recommend this to everyone!

I think this book should be a must read for every person interested in politics. The original book was already fantastic but turning it into a graphic novel just made it even better. The illustrations were absolutely stunning and added so much more to an already incredible book. Highly recommend!

Excellent companion to the original book; makes for a more casual read and the illustrations are excellent. Definitely recommend this, even if you own the origina.

I thought this book would use a traditional graphic novel format with a comic book style. This adaptation is more of an illustrated edition. It looks like a picture book with longer passages on each page. I prefer non-fiction adaptations that make the content more accessible. I recommend reading the original or listening to the audiobook.

This volume is an update to one that was originally published in 2017. In addition to updating and extending some events, this edition is in a graphic format, which has advantages and disadvantages. The images chosen often enhance the text; at the same time, the choice of font can’t be hard to read, and the formatting of many pages can make it difficult to follow the text, with some text splitting into columns on either side of images, and other text reading across or through images, including a few places where text reads across facing pages. This can distract from the content on occasion.

This is a cautionary reporting of history, with recent events compared and contrasted with historical events, primarily from WWI, WWII, and the recent revolutions in the late 20th century in Russia and Czechoslovakia - many of which are compared to the clearly-described but never named former president. The historical parallels are strong, but limited to Europe, Russia, and the US. The author is understandably concerned that the US is heading in an authoritarian direction, and he may well be correct; however, he provides no alternative interpretations, no reference to any other part of the world or events outside the areas named, and very little in the way of possible ways to shift the future he foresees. Snyder’s interpretation is both realistic and pessimistic.

I received an advance copy of this volume in exchange for my review. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Didn't capture my attention and engagement. Interested in trying it again though and hopefully it will take.

I think graphic novel adaptations of non-fiction books is a great trend. The information can be made more accessible for all readers. This is a great purchase for a public library collection.

The illustrations added so much to this already incredibly important little book, and I think makes it even more accessible to a wider audience. Required reading for our turbulent times.

Nora Krug has illustrated a stripped-down version of Timothy Snyder’s <i>On Tyranny</i> for this graphic edition of the book. Snyder breaks down into twenty lessons we can learn from fascism in the 20th century, as well as some examples in present day we have seen these types of events coming again in America and Europe.

This book does a great job of laying out how to recognize fascism and how to stand up against it. This book will not be popular with Trump supporters, but I would say it is aimed at everyone else to make us aware that we need to learn from history to avoid having it repeat itself. Snyder is a historian of fascism, so he is highly qualified to disseminate this information. Everyone needs to know this information.

Here are the 20 lessons from the book:

1. Do not obey in advance.
2. Defend institutions.
3. Beware the one-party state.
4. Take responsibility for the world.
5. Remember professional ethics.
6. Be wary of paramilitaries.
7. Be reflective if you must be armed.
8. Stand out.
9. Be kind to our language.
10. Believe in truth.
11. Investigate.
12. Make eye contact and small talk.
13. Practice corporeal politics.
14. Establish a private life.
15. Contribute to good causes.
16. Learn from peers in other countries.
17. Listen for dangerous words.
18. Be calm when the unthinkable arrives.
19. Be a patriot.
20. Be as courageous as you can.

Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me an ARC of this book.

This a great and at the same time unnerving graphic novel. I love the way that it’s broken into 20 chapters and each has a lesson for us to learn or remember. The art is great. Nora Krug uses a mix of photos from the past mixed with drawings to illustrate each chapter. We’re reminded what happened in Europe and U.S.S.R. in the 1920s-1940s. And they use history to show what the world is looking like now and how history might be repeating itself. I think this is good book to have around to remind you what happened in the past because some people are forgetting the past and repeating it now.

A very fine adaptation of the book in a graphic form, losing none of the original's potency while adding memorable visual detail.