Week 5: Craig Thompson's Blankets

These are the types of comics I enjoy the most. Graphic novels with emotion and excellent storytelling. Blankets in particular was very heartfelt and easily relatable. I too have gone through many of the same things that have happened in this story, and the whole thing is very personable. There was one seen in particular where he, uh, "has some alone time" and he mentions that whether we believe it or not, that was the only time he did that his senior year. That scene alone is very telling: in most religious sects, it is looked down upon to satisfy yourself in that way. He is in the process of venturing out of religious constrictions. Having feelings for this girl has given him the audacity to do so. It's so personal and in a way feels very raw and powerful, which makes it enjoyable to read.