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. 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. They show more of what Craig is feeling than the words do. : Book Blanket 1-48 of over 5,000 results for 'book blanket' Results Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. It is a graphic novel, with a story accompanied by the authors artwork. 'Blankets is the story of a young man coming of age and finding the confidence to express his creative voice. His relief at finding other loners at church camp. 'Blankets' by Craig Thompson is a thinly veiled work of fiction. 'This graphic novel is based on personal experiences, though the names have been changed, and certain characters, places, and incidents have been modified in the service of the story.

His fights with his brother over the blankets in the wintertime. Blankets : a graphic novel by Thompson, Craig, 1975-Publication date 2015. 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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