Exit Wounds

Exit Wounds

Author: Rutu Modan

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Publisher: Drawn And Quarterly

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Summary

Exit Wounds is a contemporary drama set in Tel Aviv, exploring the aftermath of a terrorist attack and the lingering effects of absence and disconnection. The story follows Koby Franco, a young taxi driver who learns from a soldier named Numi that his estranged father may have been killed in a bombing. Reluctantly, Koby teams up with Numi to investigate the truth. Their search becomes less about confirming a death and more about confronting unresolved feelings—Koby’s resentment toward his father, Numi’s complicated relationship with him, and the pervasive atmosphere of uncertainty in a country scarred by violence. Modan’s clean, expressive art and understated storytelling highlight moments of intimacy and subtle emotion. Rather than focusing on spectacle, Exit Wounds examines personal grief, fractured families, and the quiet resilience of ordinary people navigating extraordinary circumstances.

Rating

4.3 / 5

Release Year

2007

Main Characters

Koby Franco

Koby is a disillusioned young man working as a taxi driver. Estranged from his father, he reluctantly investigates his possible death. His journey forces him to confront resentment, disappointment, and the complexity of family ties in a world where absence can be as painful as presence.


Numi

Numi is a young soldier who had a close relationship with Koby’s father. Strong-willed and compassionate, she drives the investigation into his disappearance. Through her, the story explores loyalty, grief, and the ways love can persist even in ambiguous circumstances.

General Info

ISBN: 9781897299067

Genre: Drama, Literary Fiction, Romance

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