**spoiler alert** Fun read on a nice spring afternoon.
I don't think I would make her choice.
She can do so much more as a librarian. Affect so many mor...more**spoiler alert** Fun read on a nice spring afternoon.
I don't think I would make her choice.
She can do so much more as a librarian. Affect so many more people. Also seems strange this night librarians wouldn't have more clients if they show up every few years.
But quite enjoyable. Yet another example of the power of graphic novels to tell a story. Image is powe...moreJust fascinating. Not sure I understand it all.
But quite enjoyable. Yet another example of the power of graphic novels to tell a story. Image is powerful.(less)
Well done graphic novel. Identified with a lot of what she was saying. Reminded me of my tough days in 2001 and 2002. Lucky to have been better since....moreWell done graphic novel. Identified with a lot of what she was saying. Reminded me of my tough days in 2001 and 2002. Lucky to have been better since. Lanna has helped me a lot.
Flying through the series. Don't have #5 at the library. Definitely want to know how this ends. Seems like it could take more than 1 book to get there...moreFlying through the series. Don't have #5 at the library. Definitely want to know how this ends. Seems like it could take more than 1 book to get there.(less)
Seriously good stuff. And very fast moving. Finished #2 and had to go to #3. Too bad no libraries in Maine have #5 yet. Will have to figure something...moreSeriously good stuff. And very fast moving. Finished #2 and had to go to #3. Too bad no libraries in Maine have #5 yet. Will have to figure something out.
Just finished Harvey Pekar’s “American Splendor” opus. Great to have comic about the mundane. Interesting stuff, and groundbreaking in it’s time.
It al...moreJust finished Harvey Pekar’s “American Splendor” opus. Great to have comic about the mundane. Interesting stuff, and groundbreaking in it’s time.
It also reminds me of myself a lot. Smart guy, sometimes (or often) think too much. I think I am easier to get along with though. And I have a partner that seems to like to keep me around.
Interesting travelogue. Awfully nice that Mr. Thompson does little sketches at signings. But if his wrist hurts, seems like should be okay to just sig...moreInteresting travelogue. Awfully nice that Mr. Thompson does little sketches at signings. But if his wrist hurts, seems like should be okay to just signs books.
The book makes me want to visit Barcelona, Thompson clear didn't like Morocco much.
Good stuff but read Habibi and Blankets first.(less)
Wonderful graphic novel trilogy about life on the farm near Windsor, Ontario by Jeff Lemire (across the Detroit River from Detroit, Michigan).
This is...moreWonderful graphic novel trilogy about life on the farm near Windsor, Ontario by Jeff Lemire (across the Detroit River from Detroit, Michigan).
This is a graphic novel that says a lot in spare passages on the farm. It’s about lost ambitions, death, loss, family, hockey and heartbreak.
The spareness of it is what stands out to me. Interconnected stories mainly in one small town by the farm, and 2 family trees.
A good book. I feel like we are still in the dark ages with cancer treatment. Chemotherapy and radiation do so much harm. Didn't love the artwork in t...moreA good book. I feel like we are still in the dark ages with cancer treatment. Chemotherapy and radiation do so much harm. Didn't love the artwork in this one, felt it detracts from the story.(less)
Very cool little story. Artwork was exceptional. I feel like this book just starts on a trip to a bizarre, dark and wonderful world.
Reminds me a lot...moreVery cool little story. Artwork was exceptional. I feel like this book just starts on a trip to a bizarre, dark and wonderful world.
Reminds me a lot of the HBO series "Carnivale". Look forward to more work from these authors.(less)
I do think Sacco is at his best with book length journalism but a very solid work.
The story about poverty in India,...moreGood and often difficult reporting.
I do think Sacco is at his best with book length journalism but a very solid work.
The story about poverty in India, refugees in Chechnya, and about African immigrants in Malta were particularly good.
Joe Sacco is one of the best journalists working in the world today. I wish more journalists were able to show themselves in their work, it leads to richer journalism.
I think the most interesting story is what a mess criminal justice and prisons are in the United States. And...moreInteresting book. Likely too sympathetic.
I think the most interesting story is what a mess criminal justice and prisons are in the United States. And of course how much the media can change the story.(less)
Amazing and frightening book. It's sad that Jeffrey Dahmer didn't get help with his demons. Excellent book that I think will stick with me. Recommende...moreAmazing and frightening book. It's sad that Jeffrey Dahmer didn't get help with his demons. Excellent book that I think will stick with me. Recommended.(less)
A bizarre bloodbath, not sure if I got the point. In an odd way reminded me of the Transformers movie where people died all over the place for battles...moreA bizarre bloodbath, not sure if I got the point. In an odd way reminded me of the Transformers movie where people died all over the place for battles between the characters. Not really my thing.(less)