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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
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Por supuesto, el personaje y sus tribulaciones son interesantes y, sin duda, está novela gráfica ofrece una serie de pistas claras acerca del devenir (in)humano de Jeff Dahmer.
Sin embargo, se queda corto. Pareciera más una primera parte de algo.
Sin embargo, se queda corto. Pareciera más una primera parte de algo.
I began reading this book, after ordering it for our teen collection at the library, and initially worried it would create an anti-hero out of Jeffrey Dahmer, or paint him in too sympathetic a light. However, While the narrative was not perfect, and I ultimately disagreed with some of the authors' thoughts, I do not think this is a story that idolizes or sympathizes with murderers.
Instead, we get a haunting narrative of Jeffrey Dahmer as he was in middle school and high school, before he became one of american's most horrific serial killers. Author Derf Backderf grew up with Dahmer in small town Ohio, and relates his feelings on who Jeffrey was as a young person and what events lead him to commit such horrific crimes. The images, while not violent, are eerie and memorable. Ultimately, The story opens up a dialog about Dahmer and others like him.
Is their sympathy to be had for serial killers before they kill?
Should we write or publish books about them?
Do parents or friends or teachers have a responsibility to notice the potential signs of a serial killer?
Backderf may not answer all these questions, but he invites you, the reader, to explore your own ideas. This is not a book for everyone, because of it's graphic subject matter, but for mature young people interested in psychology and pathology, I think it probes some interesting discussion.
Instead, we get a haunting narrative of Jeffrey Dahmer as he was in middle school and high school, before he became one of american's most horrific serial killers. Author Derf Backderf grew up with Dahmer in small town Ohio, and relates his feelings on who Jeffrey was as a young person and what events lead him to commit such horrific crimes. The images, while not violent, are eerie and memorable. Ultimately, The story opens up a dialog about Dahmer and others like him.
Is their sympathy to be had for serial killers before they kill?
Should we write or publish books about them?
Do parents or friends or teachers have a responsibility to notice the potential signs of a serial killer?
Backderf may not answer all these questions, but he invites you, the reader, to explore your own ideas. This is not a book for everyone, because of it's graphic subject matter, but for mature young people interested in psychology and pathology, I think it probes some interesting discussion.
This is probably more of a 2 star-er because I'm not a huge fan of the art, but I did find the concept fascinating. It's a frustrating book on a number of levels and how in the hell do I end up feeling sympathetic for a serial killer?
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I enjoy graphic novels but the subject matter of this one won’t be for everyone. The drawings are excellent and really support the story. I gained some insight into what the people who knew Dahmer saw and found it interesting. We all went to school with that one kid who struggled to fit in and likely had problems at home. It definitely made me wonder if the adults had been paying attention would things have turned out differently. I do not feel sorry for Dahmer as he still made choices and those choices destroyed many lives. But it made me wonder a d reminded me, yo7 never really know what is going on in someone else’s head.
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Interesting and eye-opening, this graphic novel gives a true backstory to Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the country's most notorious serial killers, from someone who grew up in the same town and schools as he did. Full of personal anecdotes, it provides insight into Dahmer's tortured and tumultuous youth.
An interesting look into the roots of what made Jeffrey Dahmer. While not an excuse, the lack of caring among high school teachers, his mother's mental health issues, and his parent's bad marriage clearly influenced the direction his life took. It is also a good reminder of how hard adolescence is for everyone. I wasn't crazy about the way the author drew people. They're all completely unappealing--and I'm no stickler for traditional beauty--, although maybe that's just as well as it shied away from any sexual overtones.
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced