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5.0 out of 5 stars
Haunting. And very funny., 14 Sep 2004
By A Customer
Don't listen to those people who have badmouthed Jimmy Corrigan. Their criticisms are, to be honest, infantile at best. Indeed, this print of the book repeats the misgivings of Tom Paulin, ultra-pretentious critic (and poet) from the Newsnight review."Awful, bleak colours; disgusting to look at," he wails. I'm having none of it; Jimmy Corrigan is one of the most heart rending pieces of literature that I have ever read. And it also manages to be extremely funny. The story revolves around Jimmy Corrigan who meets up with his long-lost father. Don't be fooled by the simple premise. This is heavy stuff. The story builds slowly but I found it incredibly compelling. For my money, anyone who describes the pacing as 'slow' or 'boring' is being incredibly churlish. This is about atmosphere and emotion, not car chases and explosions. The artwork is sumptuous throughout and Mr. Ware achieves a marvellously cohesive look that complements his bleak outlook superbly. (And yes, Mr. Paulin, I think the colours are great.) Jimmy Corrigan features an especially acidic view of childhood, and these moments provide the book with some of its bleakest scenes. Be warned; this book does not provide an easy ride. At times it is heartbreakingly cruel. But there is real humanity in this work and, if nothing else, it provides an unforgiving snapshot of modern society. Brilliant.
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