A review by hwestenhofer
Watchmen by Alan Moore

5.0

I have long enjoyed graphic novels, but I don't get the opportunity to read them as frequently as I'd like. I was assigned this for class, however, and I am so glad because it is an incredibly poignant work. Moore comments on fascism and censorship with an apocalyptic backdrop, writing this in the midst of the red scare. While this is a challenging work to write a review on because there is so much in it, I highly recommend the work because it is incredibly literary and enjoyable. You hardly want to put it down while you read it. He masters the graphic novel form; his pairing of the panel images with the writing is incredible. I highly recommend everyone read this book because it includes incredible political commentary, it is a powerful work, and it is extremely captivating.