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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Jimmy Corrigan is a lonely guy -- a jittery, unattractive middle-aged man trapped in a dead-end job. The days bleed into each other, his only escape being a fantasy realm where he dons tights and becomes "the smartest kid on Earth." A grim history of parental abandonment, stretching all the way...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“ Depressing, confusing, interesting at times, innovative, occasionally amusing. I can see how Chris Ware has influenced many other cartoonists.”
LitChik7 wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Beautiful book.”
Ben wrote this review Friday, October 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I thought the art was very unique and the presentation was riveting, but as far as the story goes, I just didn't get it.”
stunkel wrote this review Thursday, October 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“When people ask me what is the best book written in the last 20 years (no one ever asks me this. But if they DID.), I would have no answer for them, and I'd probably punch them in the face for asking such a presumptuous question about literature, as if something could be "best," or as if there actually were some kind of objective scale of greatness for books. But AFTER punching them in the face, I'd probably loan them a copy of this book, in hopes that it would prevent them from having me arrested for assault and battery. There are other graphic novels (Alan Moore's "Watchmen" comes to mind) that are masterpieces of their genre, written by authors who know and love the history, the form, of their chosen field -- Jimmy Corrigan is a work that is that, but also transcends its genre. ”
Steven Z wrote this review Monday, September 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Simply one of the landmarks of the sequential art, graphic novel, comix book medium. The layout, the art, the story . . .everything comes together in a fresh way that comments on the medium itself, but never dilutes the damn good story that is being told. First rate.”
Will T wrote this review Tuesday, September 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The best graphic novel I have ever read, if not the best book. One that changed my life, revealing to teenage Alex the true darkness, not in being a misunderstood weirdo, but in being an ignored faliure, and the true battle happens with in, and you may and most likely will lose. Sounds emo, but I could not reccomend it more. Read it America!”
Alex F wrote this review Sunday, September 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Ware is brilliant, but I'm sick of him acting like he's not. Got it, Chris.”
Laura R wrote this review Friday, August 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Another masterpiece from F.C Ware. Considered by many his magnum opus the story of Jimmy Corrigan is both beautifully moving and innovative, invoking colors and layouts that suck you in like no other comic book can. Truly one of the greatest tales ever told. Filled to the brim with lovely details and heart wrenching plot twists.”
Christopher Baldock wrote this review Wednesday, July 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Strong design, a clear understanding of structure and pace and devastating melancholy made this book one of my very favorites, it took me a couple of days to recover from it.”
Lord Tonge wrote this review Friday, June 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is an extraordinary graphic novel. The artwork is at once beautifully simple and gorgeously detailed. The colors chosen are perfect; I especially loved the sepia-toned images. The stories of three generations of "nobodies" each named Jimmy Corrigan (grandfather, father and son) are both hilarious and heartbreaking. An incredible book that has so much detailed work in it (including the marvelous double-sided fold-out dust jacket on the hardcover edition) that you'll want to read it again and again. And again. Do yourself a huge favor and buy this book. Don't just borrow it; buy a copy for your very own. If you're like me you'll treasure it forever.”
Bookworm wrote this review Thursday, May 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
