I was prepared to love this graphic novel since I am a fan of the genre; however, I found Road's work less than satisfying. To her credit, the illustrations are visceral and depict the awkwardness of the teenage years well, but her prose felt a bit heavy-handed, as if the reader needed the ideas to be hammered home instead of having the wherewithal to interpret her drawings.
Leatherby Libraries Call Number: PN 6727 .R555 B33 2012 , 1st Floor, Graphic Novels
Review submitted by Lugene Rosen, Reference Librarian, Leatherby Libraries
Review submitted by Lugene Rosen, Reference Librarian, Leatherby Libraries
Rating: Somewhat Recommended
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