Keum Suk Gendry-Kim's La espera (The Waiting) explores the lasting trauma of the Korean War, following 92-year-old Gwija, who was separated from her family during the 1950s refugee crisis. Using a stark black-and-white style, the graphic novel addresses themes of memory, patriarchal, and the enduring psychological burden of separation. Read the full review at NPR . La espera / The Waiting by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim