A review by barryhaworth
Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson
5.0
Earlier this year I had a conversation with my nephew Daniel which made me realise that I had never read any Calvin and Hobbes. Of course I was aware of them, but somehow I had the idea that they were some sort of very existential/cynical/political offering, which isn't my sort of thing.
How wrong I was. Prompted by the conversation I tracked down the first volume, and am thoroughly charmed. A lovely series about a six year old boy and his imaginary friend, beautifully drawn, and transitioning effortless from the real world to the world of Calvin's imagination. Marvelous stuff. Thank you Daniel - I will certainly be reading the rest of the series.
How wrong I was. Prompted by the conversation I tracked down the first volume, and am thoroughly charmed. A lovely series about a six year old boy and his imaginary friend, beautifully drawn, and transitioning effortless from the real world to the world of Calvin's imagination. Marvelous stuff. Thank you Daniel - I will certainly be reading the rest of the series.