Some Thoughts on Asterios Polyp

First of all, if you haven't read David Mazzucchelli's fantastic graphic novel Asterios Polyp, I strongly recommend getting yourself a copy. And stop reading this post now until after you've read the book.

If you've read Asterios Polyp once…

Read it again.

Seriously, Mazzucchelli's book is a great re-reading experience. There are things you're only likely to notice the second or third time around, and at least a few locked doorways in early sections that only open with keys from later chapters. And