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A review by thebooknerdscorner
The Fire Never Goes Out: A Memoir in Pictures by ND Stevenson
3.0
A memoir in pictures that dives into N.D. Stevenson's life as an artist and showcases the ups and down he has experienced throughout his career.
As far as memoirs go, this one isn't all that in-depth. However, I think it is neat seeing a ton of N.D.'s blog pieces compiled together. Some of his comics are fantastic while others can be a tad confusing or boring, but they made for an interesting reading experience in the long run.
I found it interesting to learn more about N.D.'s career as an artist. I guess I was aware that "Nimona" turned ten in 2025, so that obviously means that N.D. has been successful for a while. I didn't know that he was so young at the time that "Nimona" started to blow up or they fact that he was working on such prestigious projects with places such as DC and Marvel at the same time.
The way that the author reflects on their life and shares it with their fans on a yearly basis is pretty neat. I've always thought it would be beneficial to make annual "years in review," so that it would be easier to look back on all of the things that I have accomplished. I think that these would especially help me out when I'm struggling with feelings of burnout or when I fear I'm not strong enough to achieve my dreams.
I must say, this one does feel a bit discombobulated at times and could have been greatly improved with a few more things added. I get that it's a memoir and the author is allowed to share as much or as little as they want with their audience, but I feel that this one was really missing the oomph it needed to be a great read.
Overall, "The Fire Never Goes Out" wasn't the strongest memoir I've ever read, but it was interesting to learn a bit more about the life of the creator of the iconic graphic novel/webcomic "Nimona." I will always love "Nimona" so getting a bit more insight on the man who made this beloved work was educational at the very least.
As far as memoirs go, this one isn't all that in-depth. However, I think it is neat seeing a ton of N.D.'s blog pieces compiled together. Some of his comics are fantastic while others can be a tad confusing or boring, but they made for an interesting reading experience in the long run.
I found it interesting to learn more about N.D.'s career as an artist. I guess I was aware that "Nimona" turned ten in 2025, so that obviously means that N.D. has been successful for a while. I didn't know that he was so young at the time that "Nimona" started to blow up or they fact that he was working on such prestigious projects with places such as DC and Marvel at the same time.
The way that the author reflects on their life and shares it with their fans on a yearly basis is pretty neat. I've always thought it would be beneficial to make annual "years in review," so that it would be easier to look back on all of the things that I have accomplished. I think that these would especially help me out when I'm struggling with feelings of burnout or when I fear I'm not strong enough to achieve my dreams.
I must say, this one does feel a bit discombobulated at times and could have been greatly improved with a few more things added. I get that it's a memoir and the author is allowed to share as much or as little as they want with their audience, but I feel that this one was really missing the oomph it needed to be a great read.
Overall, "The Fire Never Goes Out" wasn't the strongest memoir I've ever read, but it was interesting to learn a bit more about the life of the creator of the iconic graphic novel/webcomic "Nimona." I will always love "Nimona" so getting a bit more insight on the man who made this beloved work was educational at the very least.