by Adrian Tomine
I had some thoughts on Shortcomings after I finished reading it a month and a half ago, but those thoughts are lost to me now. Here's what I remember. I like Tomine's art style, as always. I have limited exposure to graphic novelists, but Tomine is by far my favorite with his crisp, realistic, detai...
This would probably be 3 stars if Ben wasn't so detestable. A good story, though.
I'm having trouble articulating my thoughts on Shortcomings into a readable review. I've spent a lot of time thinking about the graphic novel and forming an opinion on what I've read. Turns out I really didn't enjoy this. I actually wrote a review where I did a reasonably good job at explaining my d...
An accurate–which is to say, not necessarily pleasant–depiction of a slow-motion train wreck breakup.
I really enjoyed the art but couldn't stand the main character. The story just kinda petered out at the end also.
I really enjoyed the art but couldn't stand the main character. The story just kinda petered out at the end also.
I really enjoyed this one! Wish it was a bit longer as I hated to see it end. The main character is annoying, but that's most likely stems from the title of the book.... I'll definitely be looking for more from this author!
Grow up, Adrian Tomine!!
I moved from reading Ginger Pye to Shortcomings, a typical book for this generation of young readers. The main character is a miserably unhappy fellow, in his early 20’s, who has an awful job and terrible relationships. He alienates his girlfriend and irritates most of the other people in his life. ...
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