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Neon Lit: Paul Auster's City of Glass by Paul Karasik, Paul Auster, Bob Callahan, David Mazzucchelli
kather21's review
3.0
A Paul Auster novel in graphic novel form is wonderfully demanding of the reader and a wild ride that I enjoyed.
haimson's review
5.0
This is a graphic novel version of City of Glass, which is one of the best books I've ever read. The illustrator did a really great job, however, I'd rather read Auster's prose than look at pictures of it any day. Some of the best sentences are missing. It's a quick read and definitely reminded me why I liked the book so much to begin with.
bipedalrabbitything's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
huiting's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
nanders's review
4.0
This was a really different, unusual graphic novel. The box layout was very usual and really smartly designed to emphasize the mood of the scenes. In fact a lot of the illustrations could be classified as "experimental" and while weird, worked well in transporting the reader into the confusing labyrinth of how people think and perceive things. In terms of plot, it was purposefully confusing, with mistaken identities and lost pasts, but what stays with you is not the actual plot, but the things they talk about. Interesting and thoughtful, and I would definitely recommend it.
starora's review
5.0
this book was so amazing, one of my all-time favorites now!! the way it explored language and identity and religion,, these huge concepts in really compelling ways. especially considering that, as a graphic novel, it had to convey so much depth and nuance through visual elements. there was just so much going on in this book that was an incredibly quick read,, i honestly blew through it, and it contained so many interesting aspects. like every page can be analyzed and talked about it in so many ways. i loved it!! i wanna give it a million stars. i think the best graphic novel i've ever read
mohogan2063's review
4.0
I enjoyed the graphic novel version of City of Glass. I read it immediately after finishing the all text version. The graphics deepened my appreciation of the original book.
violetveep22's review
2.0
I haven't read the original book, but the story seems so unbelievable that I doubt I would enjoy it as a novel.
The visuals of this graphic novel told the most interesting story, despite the loosely held together strings that are the existential plot. I didn't see the deconstruction of language in the story at all.
I would describe the adaption of City of Glass (and possibly the novel itself) as Film Noir for 13 year-olds.
The visuals of this graphic novel told the most interesting story, despite the loosely held together strings that are the existential plot. I didn't see the deconstruction of language in the story at all.
I would describe the adaption of City of Glass (and possibly the novel itself) as Film Noir for 13 year-olds.
bookworms_closet's review
4.0
There was nothing he could do now that would not be a mistake.
The Beginning: It was a wrong number that started it …
I read Paul Auster’s City of Glass about 10 years ago and loved it! It’s the story about an author whose life has come to a halt after losing his wife and son in an accident. A series of weird phone calls asking for Paul Auster awakens him slightly, and suddenly he finds himself ensnarled in an investigation. He becomes so involved that he loses whatever’s left of his life as he knew it.
It’s a brilliant and ambitious novel, one that I’ve wanted to reread for a long time. What better way to reread it than dive into the graphic novel? It was a wonderful revisit. I remembered much of the weird story and it was almost like meeting an old friend. I was a bit anxious at first: I was really excited about Auster when I first discovered his work, but have been slightly disappointed with his later work, as I’ve felt he’s repeating himself. Rereading one of his first stories brought ‘the real’ Auster back to me. It’s utterly brilliant.
And the graphics were really cool – David Mazzucchelli’s black and white drawings are very atmospheric.
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The Beginning: It was a wrong number that started it …
I read Paul Auster’s City of Glass about 10 years ago and loved it! It’s the story about an author whose life has come to a halt after losing his wife and son in an accident. A series of weird phone calls asking for Paul Auster awakens him slightly, and suddenly he finds himself ensnarled in an investigation. He becomes so involved that he loses whatever’s left of his life as he knew it.
It’s a brilliant and ambitious novel, one that I’ve wanted to reread for a long time. What better way to reread it than dive into the graphic novel? It was a wonderful revisit. I remembered much of the weird story and it was almost like meeting an old friend. I was a bit anxious at first: I was really excited about Auster when I first discovered his work, but have been slightly disappointed with his later work, as I’ve felt he’s repeating himself. Rereading one of his first stories brought ‘the real’ Auster back to me. It’s utterly brilliant.
And the graphics were really cool – David Mazzucchelli’s black and white drawings are very atmospheric.
For more reviews and book talk, please visit The Bookworm's Closet