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Blankets
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An absolutely gorgeous tome of a graphic novel. This was the first graphic novel I ever read and I fell head over heels for it. It's a deeply personal autobiography that sucks you in. Thompson's illustrations are beautiful and the way he interprets the world opens your eyes. I point to this whenever people claim they "don't read comics/grapic novels" because it's the opposite of what people expect. I highly recommend it.
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aprilskiver
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For me, this graphic novel really signified the change in the genre during the 00s from superheros only to full blown literature.
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Danielley
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Beautifully written and illustrated, this is the book I wish I had when I was sixteen, and is the kind of book I would want my own teenager to read as well. I literally could not put this book down. Some of the topics may be sensitive or mature for some readers (molestation, teenage love and sexuality), and as a graphic novel, be prepared for images to accompany these topics. It is in no way pornographic, however. Blankets is a bittersweet story of a boy becoming a man, falling in love for the first time, and struggling with his religious beliefs. The relationship between the Craig and his girlfriend is very sweet, and thankfully very honest and healthy: something many books geared for teens abysmally fail at.
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nic
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First love, less than perfect parents, religion, sexual molestation, snow, the midwest, sibling relationships, bible camp, adolescence, disability, the woods... Craig Thompson's graphic novel is a graceful story of a boy growing up.
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crowyhead
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An absolutely AMAZING graphic novel about growing up and coming of age -- especially about coming of age in a small, fundamentalist community. The artwork is beautiful and suits the subject wonderfully, and the story is touching and well told.
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astroix
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Craig Thompson's "Blankets" is an extraordinary autobiographical sketch which shares the experience of growing up in a rural, conservative, fundamentalist Christian world. The author's spiritual awakening and rebellion against the status quo are detailed in a series of beautiful images. This graphic novel seamlessly integrates flowing images with panels to tell the story. Coming-of-age is a central part of this story, yet Thompson manages to hit on subjects which resonate beyond the "Catcher and the Rye" group. In short, beautiful story, innovative and unique graphics.
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bibliohillary
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Blankets is by far the best graphic novel I've ever read! It is so deeply personal and moving -- you feel so much empathy for the protagonist, Craig. Reading the book will make you grab for a warm, fleecy blanket to protect you not only from the Wisconsin winter that is depicted so perfectly on the page, but also to block the icy chill that Craig's classmates and Bible Camp campers constantly inflict upon him. I read the book because of hearing about recent challenges to the book in local communities and I was curious. Now I will fully recommend it to readers who want a thoughtful and heart-wrenching story of a boy becoming a man in a tough world.
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Product Details
ISBN:
9781891830433
Binding:
Trade Paperback
Publication date:
08/18/2003
Publisher:
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
Language:
English
Pages:
592
Height:
2.00IN
Width:
7.10IN
Thickness:
2.00
Number of Units:
1
Illustration:
Yes
Copyright Year:
2004
UPC Code:
2801891830435
Author:
Craig Thompson
Illustrator:
Craig Thompson
Author:
Craig Thompson
Subject:
First loves
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Family
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Man-woman relationships
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