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Summary: Funny, sad, and painfully true.
Review: To ... with comics, this is a piece of fine literature. Beautiful artwork and poignant writing make for a truly important piece of art. Consider this comic required reading for every high school hipster outcast or art ..., or anyone who has ever felt alienated by the rest of society.The first time I read Ghost World was the summer between my senior year of high school and freshman year of college. Words can't describe how much this comic struck a chord with me then. I saw parts of myself and everyone I knew in all of the characters. Enid's anger and uncertain future, Becky's inability to move on, and the strange, sad isolation of the supporting cast all helped crystallize my feelings during that summer. 3 years later, the comic is even more meaningful to me. ...
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Summary: Enid/Becky is my muse
Review: Unfortunately, most of my experience of graphic novels come from those that portray the oppressively dark and occasionally violent meanderings of incredibly thin guys or girls with funny hair who walk the dark, dank city streets like a bunch of lame bats. Therefore, I read GHOST WORLD with some trepidation, trepidation that completely evaporated as soon as I got past the first page. Enid and Becky are wonderfully written and drawn characters that almost perfectly embody the terror and trauma of adolescence. Mind you, I saw the whole thing from the other side of the gender line (as did, presumably, the author), but still... Enid is wonderfully sassy and self-possessed despite her own insecurities, and her incredibly sweet dad and the well-meaning Josh are bewitchingly brought to life. I think pretty much everybody had a "friend" like John Ellis. The character of Becky, I think, is a particular standout, as she doesn't seem get the attention (from boys or the artist) that Enid does, but comes across all the stronger for it, especially in her insecurity and her desperation to keep Enid with her. The mysterious graffiti artist was an especially good touch. The end was sad but fitting, and I hope that Clowes brings his fascinating characters back for more adventures. I'm also ridiculously excited about going to see the movie, which looks to be nearly as good as the book.
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Summary: Terrible
Review: Yet another angsty novel about high school outcasts. The material is tedious at best.
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