Week 5

Blankets was a lot different then I expected it to be. I saw the art and was immediately enticed, it was so loose, sketching and simple that it drew me in immediately and I was excepting a light-hearted romance story. What I found quickly was it was a lot more dark, serious and controversial then I thought it would be. Quickly, I realized that this was more a story of adolescence and the struggles young teens face growing up. Struggles with love, religion and a rapidly changing body and lifestyle. Some of the subjects that they broached were shocking and unexpected, but worked great for the story as it kept me interested and reading. The ending was, melancholy to say the least. Their break up was inevitable and it really added to the story, as it is a true account of how these things usually go. You don’t often find “the one” on your first try or in high school. It made this story feel very real and for many young readers, I imagine this comic had great meaning for them. But, besides the craziness of the story, I did thoroughly enjoy the art and style of the comic. It was beautifully drawn and very engaging to read. A fantastic comic.