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04. Sep 2018
I only recommend for hardcore fans
1 von 1 finden das hilfreich To start, i am a huge fan of American Splendor and have read much of Pekar's work. I enjoy most of it and this was no exception, but it is definitely uneven. This was written by both Harvey and his wife Joyce, and unfortunately it is obvious who wrote which parts. Joyce is just not as good of a writer as Harvey and the sections written be her felt almost like a chore to get through. Joyce writes about her trips to Israel and communications with war refugees but there is really no point or climax to those stories, and they take away from the focus of the book, which is Harvey Pekar.
Another major issue i had with the book was the art style. Now i am not gifted in the ways of the pencil myself but i found the artist to be just bad in this book. Unlike other American Splendor comics whjch are drawn by multiple artists, this entire book is drawn by Frank Stack. I know very little about this artist, but the art in this book seemed very amateurish and rushed. I would of preferred Gary Dumm or really anyone else. Some pages it is hard to make out what is actually happening in the pictures.
This book is not bad, but i would only recommend it to die hard American Splendor fans. If you are new to Harvey Pekar, read the American Splendor anthologies first, and if you have read those, read Our Movie Year before this
15. Mär 2019
A portrait of the American Underbelly
This is not a novel nor is it a study of poverty. It is a book that allows some of the worst off in society to tell a bit about themselves and their outlook on life. Flop houses used to be common all across the country, but they have for the most part been destroyed. This book looks at some of the last few remaining in the US. The irony of course is that these $5-$10 a night hotels are in Manhattan and only blocks away from extreme wealth. This book is not heavy on text, and about half of it is made up of photos, but those photos add a certain sense of realism to the writing being told. In fact the entire book can probably be read in under an hour. Despite that, I highly recommend this book but it will not be for everyone. There is also a documentary made about the same people called the Sunshine Hotel that I recommend along with this.
06. Okt 2018
An incredible look at a troubled child
It is often easy to describe people like Jeffrey Dahmer as a monster or evil, and indeed his actions were monstrous and evil, but somewhere before that there was a teenager struggling with many issues. This book attempts to look at the Jeff the teenager, and what he was like before the blood lust and it does a fantastic job at that. This book shows how Jeff was isolated by his classmates, his teachers, and even his own family when he needed them the most. This book shows Jeff as a tragic figure and covers his life before the murders. If you want a brilliantly illustrated look at a troubled social outcast, then this is a great book.