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Sloth, by Herbert Hernandez Miguel is a depressed teen who is stuck in a very uneventful town. The only way he sees to escape his life is to slip into a coma. But in exactly one year, he wakes up only to find that his life is still exactly as he left it. But not for long. He soon realizes that life after a coma is not pleasant, and his friends will soon realize the same thing. The storyline is hard to follow, but the concept and the artistry of the pictures make up for the confusion Student: Carter Humphrey Rating: |
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Watchmen, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons It is the year 1985 in an alternate timeline of our own history, and a Comedian has just died in New York City. This Comedian, however, is part of a group of masked super-heroes called the Watchmen, and another one of its members, Rorschach, believes that someone is picking off costumed heroes. As the graphic novel progresses, the true nature of humans and society as a whole unfolds before the readers’ eyes. Student: Alex Trestyn Rating: |
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Watchmen, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons Watchmen is a thrilling tale of superheroes whose attempt to save a dying world is thwarted by enemies every chance they get. The watchmen are quite brilliant, and the way that the story is laid out for you in picture panels will keep most people reading for a long time, or maybe even re-reading. Student: Ahmed Kabia Rating: |
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick This is an excellent book for anyone who is not a harsh critic or cynic. The book definitely brings out the inner child in the reader. The beautiful illustrations and whimsical plot are very absorbing. The writing style is slightly amateurish at times, but this does not take away from the overall appeal of the novel. This is definitely a book for someone who is a dreamer and appreciates stories of others obtaining their dreams. Student: Hallie Evans Rating: |
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The Monsters Are Due on Main Street, by Rod Serling This graphic novel held true to the eeriness and weirdness you’d expect from an episode of Twilight Zone. The residents of Maple Street experience a power outage where nothing electric works (including cars and phones). With no explanation but a boy claiming that one of the residents is an alien who is causing this, the residents begin to turn on each other. This evolves into a riot with everyone attacking and accusing each other. Providing great insight to the human condition, this book is captivatingly creepy. Student: Alex Santini Rating: |
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The Odyssey of Flight 33, by Rod Serling London-New York flight 33 is on schedule and is in every way routine until a strange phenomenon sends the plane, its crew, and its passengers far off course, not by miles, but by decades. As flight 33 struggles to return home, fear and desperation begin to take their toll. Whether you are looking for simple entertainment or a story laced with complex, deep, philosophical ideas, you will find this story engaging, intriguing, and absorbing. Student: David Stavans Rating: |
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American Born Chinese, by Gene Luen Yang The content of this graphic novel should not be underestimated...it is very powerful. Gene Luen Yang weaves a colorful tale with this work by incorporating cliché Asian stereotypes with deeper messages like social acceptance. A whimsical writer, Yang combines two modern day stories with one ancient Chinese fable and the result is a fantastic collision of past and present that make this read well worth the few hours that it requires. Beware however, the pictures are quite plain. Student: Michael Park Rating: |
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Watchmen, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons Set in the 1980s, Watchmen is a story of America on the brink of nuclear Armageddon. However, there is an elite group of young yet retired superheroes attempting to prevent the world from this dreadful fate. In order to do so, they must unravel several coils of conspiracy. The plot of this graphic novel will keep you on the edge of your seat, and not once does absorption let up. In addition, the fantastic illustrations just add more to the experience. This book is one for everyone. Student: Tanvi Tiwari Rating: |