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Liked It “Dark, but compassionate look at a writer who struggles with alcoholism. We see how the character becomes addicted in high school, and Ames isn't afraid to show us the dark, embarassing situations the character winds up in. Compelling story and would be a good read for someone wanting to explore...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Dark, but compassionate look at a writer who struggles with alcoholism. We see how the character becomes addicted in high school, and Ames isn't afraid to show us the dark, embarassing situations the character winds up in. Compelling story and would be a good read for someone wanting to explore the graphic novel genre for the firs time.”
Eclectic reader wrote this review Sunday, February 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
““The Alcoholic” by Jonathan Ames is amazing autobiography/graphic novel the explores the life of Jonathan Ames from his childhood to this day and age. I had the great chance of being able to get a copy before the book was actually mass produced. Not only are the images extremely compelling, but his experiences as a confused New Yorker are very intriguing. The story begins with his encounter with beer and the experiences he had with his best friend. They loss their virginity together but never talked about ever again. This sexual experience provoked his alcoholism and strong drug use. This mass confusion was also a calling for his writing. The story portray’s his ideas and thoughts through political turmoil and also weird and unplanned events. The story is amazing and the graphics are phenomenal. I was given the chance to meet Jonathan Ames at his book opening of The Alcoholic in store in downtown Brooklyn. There I was able to converse about the book and also get a better understanding of Mr. Ames. (AWESOME DUDE). Any way I highly recommend this book.”
SHANAN B wrote this review Friday, November 7 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I like the honesty a graphic format can deliver and this one does not disappoint. ”
Ugetta L wrote this review Wednesday, October 1 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“At turns brutal, hilarious, heart-breaking and familiar, the author’s fictional alter-ego bends, denies and ignores reality to meet his own psychological needs. His confusion, desperation and heartache breathe through every word and every image. Jonathan’s journey to purgatory and back are documented with searing honesty and touching sensitivity. ”
wurd nurd wrote this review Monday, September 15 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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