I picked this up after reading Aths’ awesome review over at Reading on a Rainy Day. Just read it.įind author Craig Thompson on his blog and Facebook. Blankets - by Craig Thompson 16.69When purchased online In Stock Add to cart About this item Specifications Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 7.1 Inches (W) x 1.9 Inches (D) Weight: 3. I know there’s more, but I’ve waited too long to review this book. The black and white pictures fit the stark feeling of this story, which mostly takes place in the winter. In Blankets, Craig Thompson presents a personal story that many people who grew up as 'outcasts' in the rural heartland of America will find hard not to relate with. They show more of what Craig is feeling than the words do. His relief at finding other loners at church camp. His fights with his brother over the blankets in the wintertime. It was a bit cathartic for me to watch him working them out.Įvery frame rang true. I know that doesn’t make sense, but there you go. Whether it’s the rush of falling in love for the first time, the bullies at school, or the tangled relationship with a sibling, Craig’s experiences, while unique, are also universal. I think there’s something in this graphic novel that everyone can relate to. In this autobiographical graphic novel, Craig Thompson describes his first love, his childhood relationship with his brother, and his loss of faith.
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