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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Absolutely brilliant. Every panel is either hilarious or disturbing or both. Clowes even parodies himself, giving main character Enid (played by Thora Birch in the entertaining Terry Zwigoff film from 2001) a crush on the cartoonist -- then showing her disgust when she actually sees him in...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I was really disappointed with this book. I had heard such good things about it but I can't see why. Neither of the main characters are likable, especially not Enid. The plot is disjointed and so many of the characters look the same that unless they are specifically addressed by name I was at...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Ghost World is a great coming-of-age story about two best friends. Clowes' eye for detail, ear for dialog, and a heart that captures the human condition is all displayed here in an understated but powerful style. It was made into a pretty decent film as well.”
Will T wrote this review Tuesday, September 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I was disappointed that Enid and Seymour (who isn't even named!) weren't buddies like in the movie. If you weren’t a teenager in the early 90s, you might not get Clowes’ blend of sarcasm and sentimentality. ”
SharonTheGreat wrote this review Tuesday, August 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“100% necessary”
teknolovesong wrote this review Friday, June 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“amazing, i love daniel clowes”
Rhian wrote this review Thursday, June 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The two girls alienate themselves so deeply from everyone else. I liked that. Teenage rebellion should be a phase, not a lifestyle. Good book.”
Chase H wrote this review Thursday, April 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Daniel Clowes must have been a teenage girl in another life. That's the only explanation. This was the first graphic novel I ever read, and I loved it. ”
Astrid J wrote this review Thursday, February 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“I really enjoyed reading this. I came by a copy of Clowes' "Eightball" by chance at the local comicstore, Captain Nemo's. I found this and had to have it as well... I'd watched the movie ages ago, but didn't make the connection until this. Very good. Quick read. Quirky. Reminds me of the limbo you feel (and that I still feel) that is the time between highschool and adulthood. I just wish there were a sequel... On to the 'Boring' series now! Enjoy!!!!
La fille a la folie. wrote this review Wednesday, September 10 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“If you liked the movie, you'll love the comic. If you liked the comic, you'll love the movie. Not the norm for adaptations. It's fabulous and original and I read it over and over.”
Sharifa F wrote this review Saturday, April 26 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Absolutely brilliant. Every panel is either hilarious or disturbing or both. Clowes even parodies himself, giving main character Enid (played by Thora Birch in the entertaining Terry Zwigoff film from 2001) a crush on the cartoonist -- then showing her disgust when she actually sees him in person. The relationship between Enid and her cuter but more insecure best friend Becky feels so true, so real and ultimately so damn heartbreaking. Clowes throws in these moments that would smack of sentimentality in anyone else's hands, but instead play as genuinely moving when surrounded by so much oddity and nihilistic banter. A fun, creepy, silly, hilarious, moving graphic novel. This book is a subversive little gem. (Read 3/08)”
Justin M wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Dialogue that's so sharp, it sizzles. Characters so real, you can't escape them. And teenage angst galore. The main character Enid is cynical, self-loathing, alienated, but still able to be best friends with Becky, the willing sidekick. Life, and their friendship, is about to change as the shadow of college looms over them. It's a bittersweet read. Made more poignant by Clowes' storytelling talent. His ability to draw sad sequences in a single frame wraps this coming-of-age tale together in tender twines of truth. Brilliant graphic novel.
acid42 wrote this review Wednesday, March 5 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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