A review by bashsbooks
The Fire Never Goes Out: A Memoir in Pictures by ND Stevenson

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

3.75

Stevenson's style is iconic, and his impact on the comics and cartoon world can't be understated. I remember seeing his work circle on Tumblr back in the day.

This memoir is told partially through Tumblr Year In Reviews, interspersed with important images and memories. It's not always straightforward (though Stevenson is pretty heavy-handed, symbolically speaking), but it is engaging and visually interesting. 

The major critique I have is one that I often find for memoirs: Stevenson is very young. As a reader, I'm not sure we needed this from him yet - it feels more like something he had to do for himself. Which is fine, but weird to read as a published piece. I feel like his next endeavor into memoir will be fuller and feel more complete for an audience.

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