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The Li'l Depressed Boy, Vol. 1: She Is Staggering (2011)

by S. Steven Struble(Favorite Author)

3.92 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1607063905 (ISBN13: 9781607063902)

languge

English

genre

Graphic Novels & Comics

publisher

Image Comics

series

The Li'l Depressed Boy

review 1: Loved Scott Pilgrim but wished that there was more focus on music and utterly crushing sadness? Do you also wish it didn't take place in Canada? Well then, I highly recommend this graphic novel. The story is about a music geek living in West Texas who is unbelievably lonely. He falls for a girl who is (unsurprisingly) already in a relationship, and must deal with the crazy amount of tension that happens between them. I loved how realistic the emotions and scenarios play out. Struble accurately puts into paper what these kind of guys feel. I also loved, loved, loved how the art style would change; on one particular page, it would turn into Peanuts strip. There are many moments of tenderness, and of course, many cathartic moments as well. I scoffed when my friend told me tha... moret this story was about me, but in the end, I realized, that this story is about any guy who had their heart broken without ever even being in a relationship, and that's pretty much all of us, especially if you're a fan of folk punk.
review 2: set within the same rock music/quoting movies/refrencing videogame/sub-culture universe as Scott Pilgrim, but that's about where the comparisons stop. this is a far more mellow and contemplative tale...about a odd nerd boy who falls for a cool-haired stylish girl (okay, THAT's the end of the Pilgrim comparisons). although i found the surprise that came towards the end of this book extremely predictable, it's the journey that hooked me and not the destination. it's unique and funny and heartfelt and honest. and the art is fantastic. less

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