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Product details Paperback 80 pages Publisher Vintage/Ebury (a Division of Random; New Ed edition (May 1, 2007) Language English ISBN-10 0224060880

Ghost World Daniel Clowes 9780224060882 Books Reviews

• The very famous Ghost World is a must read for fans of graphic novels but is certainly not for everyone, it's for fans of the more intellectual graphic novels that rose to prominence during the late 80s and 90s. The story follows two High School age girls as they go thorough that awkward phase of life from High School to Adulthood, while that sounds like a terribly cliched theme, the stories in Ghost World are unique and range from somber to humorous. While I really enjoyed the very short volume, I can understand why some readers may not enjoy the overall experience. The characters are often cruel and nihilistic in how they view everything around them and their interactions with others is often short and mean. Certainly, it is not a requirement to like every character in a text, but it can be off putting for some readers. The characters do grow over the stories and I really enjoyed the very quick read (the whole text can be read over a few hours or in a sitting,) fans of the movie will also enjoy this although the film has a more complete narrative. I recommend this to fans of graphic novels and fans of independent films, music and books.
• This comic beautifully illustrates the beginning of the tragic "middle period" between being a teenager and an adult, but luckily the jaded, angsty and hilarious observations of Enid and Rebecca have you in stitches the whole time. Although they are already aware of the scam that is adulthood, these two show their vulnerability when faced with the inevitable existential crisis that having to grow up presents.
• Easily one of the best novels I've ever read, graphic or otherwise. The dialogue is so sharp and clear that I felt like I were listening to a real conversation between two teenage girls. It's also one of the best portrayal of teenage girls I've ever seen--Rebecca and Enid were strange, funny, troubled, and totally unlike the usual "silly, boy-crazy girl" stereotype. The world needs more female characters like these--not afraid to be loud, edgy, and snarky, and refusing to conform with society's expectations.
• I have a theory about books vs. movies If you read the book first -- it being your introduction to the story -- then the movie will be a bit of a letdown. Since I saw the movie first, based on a friend's recommendation, I went out and bought the book afterwards.
  The comic book is darker and monochromatic, versus the movie's beautiful use of primary and pastel colours. That makes the book and movie equal for me, and gives one the choice of alternate "Ghost" worlds. But the book is written in episodic installments, and is therefore less unified than the movie; like many comic books, this one is an ongoing serial, and works great as a character study.
  Where the movie departs from the book is the development of a plot which involves one of the book's minor characters (the bearded guy with whom Enid and Rebecca make a fake blind date as a practical joke). In the movie, the bearded guy is shorn of his facial hair and re-emerges as Seymour (played by Steve Buscemi) as the catalyst for a major tunrning point in Enid's life. I really think that by collaborating with director and screen-writer Terry Zwigoff that Clowes made a work of art a masterpiece.
  Nonetheless, I found the book very compelling, but really do recommend reading it before seeing the movie. I really like Daniel Clowes' stripped-down, stylised drawings. Like the movie, you can really get lost in this book. That's a lot coming from me, because I don't get into most comic books. This one, though, speaks to me.
• With "Ghost World" Clowes is up there with the most astute of cynics (Bierce, Twain, Vonnegut) making everything and everyone look pretty pointless with a helpful dose of comedy and true, thoughtful introspection. If you've ever been both young and disillusioned by society - or at least appreciate a story of isolated youth - I'd be surprised if this book didn't speak to you.
  
  You don't have to "utterly loathe yourself" like protagonist Enid Coleslaw to really "get it", but I'd be lying if I said it doesn't make it all that much more poignant.
• The dialog is real and the characters are believable, and the art provides a nice vehicle, supportive without distracting.
  A random chapter in the life of best friends, it’s for mature audiences - not a kid’s comic.
  It’s poetic in it's own way - gets you thinking about what you want in life.
• The movie is superior to this comic in every way. I only gave it two stars because if not for the comic, there’d be no movie.
• I am not personally a fan of this kind of illustrative literature, but this one is a winner. Apparently the film is awesome as well. Big hit with the older teen and 20's crowd, but anyone who appreciates literature a little outside the box would enjoy this one.