I first read this in the winter of my senior year of high school, while going through a very difficult period of time. Heartbreaking and honest, its chronicle of the development and loss of a first love holds up its beauty and still evokes a deep feeling of the loneliness of existence after many re-readings. An excellent graphic novel. ( )

Blankets by Craig Thompson chronicles Thompson's coming of age through beautiful images and words. Thompson writes about discovering his faith, falling in love, and distinguishing between the two. The story includes anecdotes from his childhood that tie into what he becomes as an adult. His poetic words combined with emotional images make this book real. Readers will become involved in Thompson's life and tribulations, and may shed a tear or two. A true, real, heartbreaking story.

Craig Thompson shares the natural progression of his childhood through the combination of pictures and words. The memories of living in his parents' home with his brother, going to school and church, and seeking the desires of his heart are the focus.

Once I got over the shock that this book weighed a ton, I turned the first page and became wrapped up in the story. I soon forgot that it was almost 600 pages long! The emotions that Thompson was able to depict in his drawings were fabulous and even though they were caricatures, he made them come alive. This honest and deep coming-of-age memoir is powerful in its realism. Through the pictures and words, I felt as if I experienced Craig's life right alongside him. The final pages left me a little gloomy or empty, so I am tacking on the fact that he is, now, a successful graphic novelist and hopefully has found himself and happiness.

Oh yes, there are some pertinent graphic pictures that are meant for mature young adults. (4.25/5)

Originally posted on: Thoughts of Joy ( )

I re-read this every so often because it is so beautiful and heartbreaking. ( )

I liked the story and enjoyed the drawings, but I feel like the book was a little pointless. I like what I read, but it didn't seem to go anywhere and the main character was just as lost as when the book began. There was no closure. ( )