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book coverStrangers in Paradise by Terry Moore Love, friendship and the mob mix in surprising and fascinating ways in this classic graphic novel. Katchoo and Francine are roommates. Francine is broken-hearted when her boyfriend leaves her after she refuses to sleep with him. Katchoo exacts a fearsome revenge on him, but refuses to tell Francine she’s in love with her. Meanwhile, Katchoo meets a persistent young man, David, at an art gallery. Even though she refuses the romantic relationship he wants, they develop a strong friendship. One might even go so far as to call it a love triangle. And then it turns out that Katchoo has old connections with the mob, and the mob is no longer willing to let them stay in the past. (I have to give a shout-out to my old library school friend Erica of Librarian Avengers, as I just realized after reading this book that her fabulous “Look it up” image comes from this book. Small revelations… moving right along here…) With realistic yet expressive illustrations and a new twist with every turn of the page, this is one to get lost in.

Date: 2008-08-27 06:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] arovd.livejournal.com
oh, looks like a good time!

Date: 2008-08-27 08:08 pm (UTC)
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I followed this series almost from the beginning. Terry Moore does incredible work; the storylines he incorporated, the art, the angst...

This is one of those not-really comic books comic books that I'd recommend to people who say they can't stand the stuff.

It also reminds me that at some point I need a Francine icon.
Edited Date: 2008-08-27 08:08 pm (UTC)

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