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A review by allthatissim
Blankets by Craig Thompson
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Craig Thompson's memoir πππ’π―π¬π¦π΅π΄ is an amazingly crafted graphic novel that talks about love, religion, and memories. This super touching autobiographical novel is about Craig's coming-of-age and the struggles he faced with his identity, as well as his first love in the context of his strict religious upbringing.
One of the coolest things about Blankets is that Thompson creates a story that's both heartwarming and heart-wrenching. The novel focuses on more than just Craig's romantic relationship with Raina; it's also about his equally important relationship with his brother. Thompson does an excellent job of balancing these two relationships, which represent different sides of Craig's life, perfectly reflected through the book cover as well.
Snow and blankets are two major symbols in this graphic novel. While snow symbolizes all the hardships and challenges, blankets show the warmth of the relationships and the protection they provide. Through these symbols, Thompson captures the beauty and fragility of different forms of love, from the love of family and friends to the love between romantic partners β€οΈ
Raina's character showcases the intensity and passion of young love and new experiences, as well as the heartbreak that often comes with it. Meanwhile, the complex relationship between Craig and his brother, Phil, highlights the love and loyalty that exist between siblings despite their differences.
Blankets also dives into how memories shape people throughout their lives. Craig details the memories and trauma from his childhood and adolescence that shaped who he became, making the novel a powerful testament to the impact of past experiences on our present and future selves.
It's also covers the themes of faith in it, as Craig grapples with his strict religious upbringing. The novel highlights the harm that can come from blindly following dogma and the damaging effects of religious intolerance. However, it also showcases the beauty and comfort that faith can bring, as Craig finds solace in the idea of a higher power during his darkest moments.
βHow satisfying it is to make footprints in the snow, to leave a mark, no matter how temporary.β
Thompson's artwork is stunning, and his storytelling is masterful. Blankets is a beautiful and complex novel that captures the joy and pain of growing up. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the genre or those who appreciate well-told stories.
One of the coolest things about Blankets is that Thompson creates a story that's both heartwarming and heart-wrenching. The novel focuses on more than just Craig's romantic relationship with Raina; it's also about his equally important relationship with his brother. Thompson does an excellent job of balancing these two relationships, which represent different sides of Craig's life, perfectly reflected through the book cover as well.
Snow and blankets are two major symbols in this graphic novel. While snow symbolizes all the hardships and challenges, blankets show the warmth of the relationships and the protection they provide. Through these symbols, Thompson captures the beauty and fragility of different forms of love, from the love of family and friends to the love between romantic partners β€οΈ
Raina's character showcases the intensity and passion of young love and new experiences, as well as the heartbreak that often comes with it. Meanwhile, the complex relationship between Craig and his brother, Phil, highlights the love and loyalty that exist between siblings despite their differences.
Blankets also dives into how memories shape people throughout their lives. Craig details the memories and trauma from his childhood and adolescence that shaped who he became, making the novel a powerful testament to the impact of past experiences on our present and future selves.
It's also covers the themes of faith in it, as Craig grapples with his strict religious upbringing. The novel highlights the harm that can come from blindly following dogma and the damaging effects of religious intolerance. However, it also showcases the beauty and comfort that faith can bring, as Craig finds solace in the idea of a higher power during his darkest moments.
βHow satisfying it is to make footprints in the snow, to leave a mark, no matter how temporary.β
Thompson's artwork is stunning, and his storytelling is masterful. Blankets is a beautiful and complex novel that captures the joy and pain of growing up. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the genre or those who appreciate well-told stories.