A review by dirtyseagull
Blankets by Craig Thompson
dark
emotional
fast-paced
4.75
This is just short of perfect for me, and I really can't say why.
The artistry on display here and the way the story is presented is nothing short of breathtaking, in particular if like me, you have not read many graphic novels in the past. I was struck by how in a B+W novel, the art could still be so evocative and make for a compelling story that transported me right to those cold nights and long days that the author was demonstrating.
The writing is great, the story is pretty succinct, and it hits home on a few key elements for me. It feels like a part one to an autobiography that explains the path this author took to get where he is now, and demonstrate how he learned to fall in love when he could have easily fallen astray.
I can't recommend it enough as someone who loved nearly everything about this book. I could not put it down after picking it up and starting it and wish I could get some of the cells framed with how beautiful they were.
The artistry on display here and the way the story is presented is nothing short of breathtaking, in particular if like me, you have not read many graphic novels in the past. I was struck by how in a B+W novel, the art could still be so evocative and make for a compelling story that transported me right to those cold nights and long days that the author was demonstrating.
The writing is great, the story is pretty succinct, and it hits home on a few key elements for me. It feels like a part one to an autobiography that explains the path this author took to get where he is now, and demonstrate how he learned to fall in love when he could have easily fallen astray.
I can't recommend it enough as someone who loved nearly everything about this book. I could not put it down after picking it up and starting it and wish I could get some of the cells framed with how beautiful they were.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Sexual assault