EXCELLENT example of a graphic novel of a young man coming of age.

Craig Thompson is a very good draftsman and sensitive storyteller. I'm not surprised that this is one of Time Magazines top 100 best comic books.

I DEFINITELY recommend this book.

A deep and moving book, "Blankets" is a wonderful introduction to the graphic novel genre.

A sort of fictionalized autobiography of the author's childhood and adolescence, it also features great writing and wonderful artwork.

But be warned, this book is LONG! Almost 600 pages!

This is one of those graphic novels that you recommend to your friend who "Doesn't Like Comics." I can't guarantee that it will convert your friend, but it is a finely realized novel in graphic form. Blankets is Craig Thomson's novel about a boy growing up in a rigidly Christian household.

Sometimes comics are weak on the narrative level or the illustration level. Blankets is evenly strong.