Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this graphic novel. 3.5/5 stars.

I mean, it's a unique way to tell a story. I do like how it's nonfiction and a memoir, along with the art style. It definitely would need contextual knowledge to understand the pipeline and the resistance --I especially with it being related to the specific Appalachian community. It could have also used some context in the graphic novel, but I also appreciated how short it was? It's a very unique addition to the graphic memoir.

This book is fantastic! I love how it breaks down some ways to be an activist and explains why it is important. This is a book I’m going to get for my daughter. I would have loved this book as a kid. I’m so happy to live in a world where this book exists.

Holler is a simple, quick read of a graphic novel, covering 5 different acts of resistance in the face of the building of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Each person did something small that added up, which offers hope, but it also shows how their efforts ultimately failed due to political and corporate greed and how devastating that was. So, it was both a heartwarming and hard story to read. I appreciated the simple panels and how the story was centered.

In conclusion, liked it a lot! I think this is a good introduction to the world for middle grade and high schoolers, especially ones concerned with environmentalism.

Thank you to Netgalley and Timber for the e-ARC!

In Holler, Denali Sai Nalamalapu interviews environmental activists involved in protesting the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The introduction gives the reader a background on the history and timeline of the pipeline. Each "chapter" is an interview with a different activist about how they got involved and what they did. The art in this book is beautiful. The color palette does a nice job of glaringly pointing out the destruction of the MVP. Each chapter felt very brief, and I wish that the reader got to spend more time with each activist.

In <i>Holler</i>, Nalamalapu tells the stories of six individuals who have resisted the Mountain Valley Pipeline in West Virginia and Virginia over the last decade. She also gives information on the pipeline, its construction, and the ways it can and will harm the land and people who live near it.

The graphic novel format worked well for this topic, highlighting the importance of what people were saying, with minimalist art that showed the impact of the pipeline. Each person’s experience is told in around 20 pages, making this a quick read that just skims the surface of the subject. This would be a good book for teenagers looking to learn more about environmental justice and ways to fight for the planet.

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

Thank you to Net Galley, the publisher, and the author for a free ARC of this graphic novel in exchange for a fair and honest review.

First of all, I really think memoirs as graphic novels are a fantastic choice of style. The art of this one is very... single palette. But it's an interesting style. I think this is a very important issue, and it definitely deserves all the attention it can get. However... I failed to see the author's personal connection to it other than the fact that she just does environmental causes. I hate to say this, but I really felt like I would have felt more of an emotional connection if even the author--who serves as a narrator/interviewer type--was actually from the area. Maybe she had moved there to fight this cause... but she makes it clear in the beginning that that wasn't where she grew up. Also, the end of each interview felt a little... condescending? Dumbed down? I couldn't decide. I didn't know if it was supposed to be an after-school special kind of vibe or a "you should be ashamed" kind of vibe. But it felt... uninviting. I imagine the whole point of this memoir is to rally more people to the cause... but the voice being used seems... "I'm better than you because I've already been fighting this." Maybe I just misunderstood what the author was going for.

This is an interesting graphic novel that gives personal stories of people fighting oil pipelines. It would be a good option for people looking for perspectives from that side of the argument.

An easily read/digested graphic novel highlighting 6 people who took a stand in protest to a pipeline being built through the Virginias. It's of a very serious nature/subject, using simple/effective artwork....using the colors on the front cover of the book. It tells about individual people joining with others to make a positive difference in their community. It's a good book to have in your public, or private, library.
I received an e-ARC of the book from Timber Press via NetGalley, affording me an opportunity to read it & post my own fair/honest review.

*Thank you to Timber Press and NetGalley for the e-Arc! All opinions are my own.*

First of all, the art in this graphic novel is wonderful! I can always appreciate a simple color scheme, especially in a nonfiction graphic novel. I feel like it helps me keep my focus on the themes at hand. Secondly, as a fellow Appalachian-native, I was very excited to delve into this one. My relationship with the material in this particular book is complicated, because I grew up with a father who works on pipelines as his career. This means my childhood was funded by the very work that I've grown to dissent in my adulthood. So as an adult, it's really important to me to do the work necessary to educate myself about the harmful effects of pipeline work, show up for the people harmed by it, and unlearn all of the things I was told in my upbringing. This book is a wonderful resource. The format is refreshing and very easy to digest; it's extremely accessible and informative.

When I saw the cover of this book and what it was about I knew I needed to read it. I was born and raised in Appalachia myself and hadn't heard of the MVP pipeline before and wanted to learn more about it.

Holler is basically a graphic novel documentary told through the history and experiences of the creator, Denali Sai Nalamalapu, and a diverse group of six others who have had different experiences and connections to the land and nature that the MVP pipeline is destroying.

This was my first nonfiction graphic novel and I enjoyed it even if it was a heartbreaking read about how greed is destroying the lands we love. The illustration style and color schemes are simplistic but that allows for the stories and the message to take the spotlight.

"Holler" by Denali Sai Nalamalapu was a really accessible and easy read to learn about the eco activists fight against the MVP pipelines.

I received an ARC through NetGalley for an honest review

As soon as I saw this I was incredibly excited to get into it as it very much speaks to my own passions.

Holler is essentially a graphic novel documentary told through the history and experience of the creator, Denali Sai Nalamalapu, and a diverse group of six others who have different experiences and connections to the land and nature that the MVP pipeline is destroying.

This is a truly charming, informative, entertaining, envigorating, and infuriating (complimentary) comic that tells a very human and heartbreaking story of greed and ignorance of capital and those in power, all the way to the President of United States (if anyone was still in doubt about the evils of those in authority, regardless how banal). Beyond climate disaster and economical and political greed and corruption, it discusses systemic inequality, racism, and the power of community; what we can do when we stand together against oppression and destruction.

I absolutely adored this and cannot recommend it more strongly!

I really enjoyed the graphic novel as the format for telling this story. It made it much easier to understand and actually see the environmental impact of the pipeline project. I have heard of many of these projects and protests about them in my life but had never gotten a full picture like this. I think telling the story of everyday people will help encourage teens to get involved in their community, even if they aren't the most educated on the subject, but can feel in their heart it's wrong. Each point of view provides a unique perspective and new information. But, I think I hold a soft spot for Beck, a grandma, still being involved.

I got this graphic novel ARC from Net Galley in exchange for my honest review.

I didn't know what this was about but the topic of the MVP pipeline being forced into West Virginia despite the community overwhelmingly not wanting it was really interesting to me. The book explores this recent even through interviews showing the perspective of several community members and how they tried to resist this move.

The graphic novel is a very fast read and despite the content, it was not very wordy. I actually wish there was more substance to this. A lot of time is spent on the background of each person and the author and not as much on MVP or how this pipeline got pushed through, which I googled on my own (but also had trouble finding too much). I was particularly curious about which political party was the most involved. It seems like Biden and Manchin ultimately pushed this through which is so disappointing as I expect more environmental concern from Democrats. I guess there really isn't that kind of support from either party.

So if you want a really straightforward, people oriented view of this pipeline without delving into too much detail.

A graphic novel everyone should read. The simple execution helped me understand the dangerous of the pipeline construction and how politicians and greedy companies don’t care about the consequences. Each person experience in the book is an informative and educational read. We need more books like this!

This book is so interesting. I really enjoyed learning the stories of these changemakers. As a fellow Appalachian, I always like see how others perceive us. Interesting book, great perspectives.

Holler is a fantastic graphic novel about the fight against the Mountain Valley Pipeline through Appalachia. The story is told through the lives and battles of six brave individuals. In the true sign of a great book, it peaked my interest in the subject and left me wanting to learn more. Well written and accessible, this book is great for all ages. I reviewed this book as a possible bookclub book.

Holler is a graphic memoir featuring interviews with six people in Appalachia who protested against the installation of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. There are a wide array of ways to resist detailed here from picketing to mutual aid to chaining oneself to a car.

The artwork is decent and the stories are quite short. I wish they would've been a little longer. The narrative is very well written though and kept me fully engaged with each chapter. This is perfect for older teens on up to adults looking to get into activism.

My thanks to Timber Press, the author, and NetGalley for gifting me a digital copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

🌈 Rainbow Ratings:
Representation: 6
Atmosphere: 5
Intrigue: 7
Narrative: 6
Build-up: 6
Originality: 7
Wow Factor: 6

Holler is a debut graphic memoir that introduces readers to six everyday individuals resisting the Mountain Valley Pipeline in Appalachia. From a grandmother chaining herself to her car to stop construction, to a young organizer building mutual aid networks, these real-life stories highlight the diverse, determined people fighting for their communities and the planet. Denali Nalamalapu draws on firsthand interviews to create a vivid and moving portrait of grassroots climate justice.

Though simple and short, this graphic novel delivers a powerful and meaningful message. It reminds us that people from all walks of life are working toward positive change—and that none of us are alone in that effort. I finished this book in under 30 minutes and can easily see it serving as a great introduction for young, activist-minded readers.

A quick look at different ways to resist and radically protect in action in the Appalachian mountains. Left me wanting to know more and with a feeling that heroes can come from anywhere, something we need reinforced in our current times.