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moonlu's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
1.5
saidtheraina's review against another edition
3.0
What do we call this genre?
It starts out feeling like a fictionalized memoir (covering bits and pieces of the character's childhood), and quickly turns into a story that reminded me of Pulp Fiction, Lucille by [a: Ludovic Debeurme|940046|Ludovic Debeurme|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], and even touches of [b: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo|2429135|The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1)|Stieg Larsson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327868566s/2429135.jpg|1708725].
These two kids run away from where they were raised and attempt to make a life. Their choice of a squat location starts a series of events that spin out of control.
Small thick volume. Spare b&w illustrations. Some striking layouts and composition. Forsman's illustrations remind me of some classic newspaper comic I can't quite put my finger on - maybe Dennis the Menace?
Trauma, romantic relationships, desperation, small town life, violence.
It starts out feeling like a fictionalized memoir (covering bits and pieces of the character's childhood), and quickly turns into a story that reminded me of Pulp Fiction, Lucille by [a: Ludovic Debeurme|940046|Ludovic Debeurme|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], and even touches of [b: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo|2429135|The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1)|Stieg Larsson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327868566s/2429135.jpg|1708725].
These two kids run away from where they were raised and attempt to make a life. Their choice of a squat location starts a series of events that spin out of control.
Small thick volume. Spare b&w illustrations. Some striking layouts and composition. Forsman's illustrations remind me of some classic newspaper comic I can't quite put my finger on - maybe Dennis the Menace?
Trauma, romantic relationships, desperation, small town life, violence.
thebestofaly's review
4.0
Simple but so cool. The minimalistic art is such an interesting contrast with the plot and its dense theme. Beautiful.
worrski's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I never saw the show on Netflix but I can't imagine it held a candle to the classic graphic novel. It's been a very long time since I last read this and I'm glad to say that it still holds up. I've always adored Forsman's art style, kinda like a grown-up, fucked-up Peanuts in some ways. James and Alyssa are a comic romance for the ages, one that's as brilliantly fun to read as it is chaotically destructive. Maybe I should watch that show now. Is it too late to get on that train?