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So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

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So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 4 1 false Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 26 04:37:35 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 26 04:41:10 -0700 2008 more...]]> 53568095 288789 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 5 0 false Thu Apr 30 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 22 04:49:09 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 30 11:35:11 -0700 2009 more...]]> 62037654 1431048 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 4 0 false Sun Jun 14 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 03 12:20:44 -0700 2009 Sat Jul 18 22:56:29 -0700 2009 more...]]> 60189212 2040212 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 3 0 false Tue Jun 30 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Jun 18 11:27:25 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 05 09:57:32 -0700 2009
However, this book does get into the more general theme of gang violence and the question of choice.

What I like is that the characters acknowledge both the positive and negat...more...]]> 10428310 189406 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 5 0 false Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Fri Dec 14 12:14:47 -0800 2007 Fri Dec 14 12:37:45 -0800 2007 more...]]> 33480105 1221934 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 3 0 false Sun Sep 21 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Sep 21 19:21:04 -0700 2008 Sun Sep 21 19:27:02 -0700 2008 more...]]> 22427784 55783 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 2 0 false Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sat May 17 08:37:36 -0700 2008 Sat May 17 08:56:56 -0700 2008 more...]]> 17977418 742181 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 4 0 false Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon Mar 17 18:33:18 -0700 2008 Mon Mar 17 18:37:30 -0700 2008 more...]]> 61947310 130229 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 4 0 false Thu Jul 02 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 02 16:38:35 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 02 16:39:44 -0700 2009 50164637 379992 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 4 0 false Mon Mar 23 08:03:07 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 23 08:05:33 -0700 2009 50977737 1235963 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 4 0 false Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 30 18:16:11 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 01 23:51:35 -0700 2009 55269319 1470575 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 4 0 false Thu May 07 10:31:04 -0700 2009 Thu May 07 10:32:06 -0700 2009 50156177 2115440 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 3 0 false Mon Mar 23 06:04:39 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 23 06:05:13 -0700 2009 40964456 1800948 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 5 0 false Fri Dec 26 17:08:02 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 26 17:08:20 -0800 2008 21823697 892128 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 4 0 false Thu May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed May 07 19:18:49 -0700 2008 Wed May 07 19:32:04 -0700 2008 more...]]> 41405756 237995 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 4 0 false Sat Feb 07 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Dec 31 09:44:36 -0800 2008 Mon Mar 30 20:19:57 -0700 2009 Notes for a War Story puts you in the midst of a life-and-death chess game of street hustlers, war profiteers and teenagers living a pointless life as they try to learn enough to survive. Gipi's visual style alone would be reason enough to read Notes for a War Story, but in a manner similar to his b...more...]]> 29246232 103755 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 5 0 false Mon Aug 04 15:18:30 -0700 2008 Sun Mar 22 16:57:45 -0700 2009 There is a gradual hardening of the teens, an emerging rut...more...]]> 20009160 379682 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 5 0 false Sun Jun 01 07:50:14 -0700 2008 Sat Apr 12 11:09:12 -0700 2008 Sun Jun 01 07:50:14 -0700 2008 more...]]> 18855089 878571 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 3 0 false Fri Mar 28 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Mar 28 11:28:39 -0700 2008 Fri Mar 28 11:35:03 -0700 2008 more...]]> 20162858 800282 666976 1596432616 9781596432611 31 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998m/666976.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176933998s/666976.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666976.Notes_for_a_War_Story 3.90 110
So recounts Giuliano, a loner among outsiders, one of three young drifters caught up in the whirlwind of a war in the Balkans. The three boys are like passing shadows; they live in abandoned houses, dodge the occasional bomb, and steal car parts for money. Meeting Felixl a powerful, fast-talking mercenary; changes everything for them. Felix is an expert manipulator; he speaks to their ambition and to their desires for power, wealth, and purpose. They're instantly hooked, especially the trio's unofficial leader, Stefano, and they soon escalate from petty crime to working on behalf of a mafia-style militia, bullying and extorting money in Felix's name. But as Giuliano comes to realize, they don't know what they're fighting for; if they're even fighting for anything.

Notes for a War Story is an astonishing look at life in a lawless, war-torn nation, heightened by the harsh, moving, pencil and watercolor artwork of Italy's best graphic novel author.]]> 2005 4 0 false Tue Apr 15 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Apr 14 15:34:39 -0700 2008 Tue Apr 15 22:17:25 -0700 2008
Gipi is beyond expert at pacing and tension, not to mention lighting, motion, and framing. This will be a joy to re-read and marvel at.


I only docked it one star because although the story is very well told, the plot is nothing unique; and while the char...more...]]> 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=666976