Michael's review
Cerebus Book 6: Melmoth by Dave Sim
to me, in retrospect, the real turning point in the series happens with book 5, "jaka's story." in dave's introduction he states that he was in love when he drew it, out of love when it was finished. i think this perspective ultimately had a course-changing impact on the series in the long run (as it became apparent a few more books on down the line with his famous "rants").
"melmoth" is a brief excursion into the death of oscar wilde that confusingly (for me) crosses his other oscar character from book 5. why two oscar characters? i've always wondered about the placement of the "fake" oscar vs. the "real" oscar in the series.
anyway, it really hits the fan at the end of this one. dave is nearing the top of the mountain and he's getting ready to jump off. but before he does...holy cow.
"melmoth" is a brief excursion into the death of oscar wilde that confusingly (for me) crosses his other oscar character from book 5. why two oscar characters? i've always wondered about the placement of the "fake" oscar vs. the "real" oscar in the series.
anyway, it really hits the fan at the end of this one. dave is nearing the top of the mountain and he's getting ready to jump off. but before he does...holy cow.
