Blankets

Blankets by Craig Thompson Ok, I admit, now that I’m in charge of buying graphic novels, I’m finally getting around to reading the ones I heard were really great when they came out. This one is five years old already, and fast entering the realm of classic. Thompson uses expressive, sketch-like drawings to illustrate the story of his growing up and first love. It is filled with Biblical references as Craig questions the dogmatic faith he was raised with. He meets Raina at winter break Bible camp, where the lovingly drawn lines of her face at their first meeting speak volumes. It’s fairly explicit in places, though still suitable for teenagers. Blankets is lovely, honest and bittersweet.