Books by author: Chris Ware

Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth

by Chris Ware

Pantheon Books (380 pages)
Keyword(s): Graphic novel, Literary fiction
Dates read: August 22-25, 2002, Rating: ***

This "comic book" novel was not at all what I expected. It's very dark, a bit plodding, and a little too clever for its own good. The World's Fair flashbacks are wonderful, and the illustrations there really stand out. The overall graphic design is wonderful, but I had a hard time caring for any of the characters.