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Craig Thompson's poignant sequential-art memoir plays out against the backdrop of a Midwestern winterscape: finely hewn linework draws together a portrait of small town life, a rigorously fundamentalist Christian childhood, and a lonely, emotionally mixed-up adolescence. Under an engulfing blanket of snow, Craig and Raina fall in love at winter church camp, revealing to one another their struggles with faith and their dreams of escape. Over time though, their personal demons resurface and their relationship falls apart. It's a universal story, and Thompson's vibrant brushstrokes and unique page designs make the familiar heartbreaking all over again.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Poignant memoir of love, faith, and loss in snow-covered small town.
Who is this book for?
If you enjoy emotionally driven stories with stunning artwork, Blankets offers a heartfelt journey through faith, love, and longing. Craig Thompson's detailed illustrations and honest storytelling make it a deeply personal and touching read. Many find it resonates as a universal tale of growing up and facing life's challenges.
