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Sep 07, 2022chunkyrice rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It ain't Friends.
Aug 31, 2021Keeper_of_the_Book_Hoard rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Truly weird. I think William Burroughs is the best comparison (as noted by a previous reviewer) though, unlike Burroughs, the primary focus is the disaffection associated with adolescence and coming into adulthood, and Burns doesn't fully…
Sep 07, 2016faust_344150 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A moody trip similar to the work of Junji Ito. Body horror abound.
Apr 27, 2016RoyalJellyIII rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Comparing this comic to David Lynch doesn't really hold water- only on a superficial level does it bear any resemblance. This is actually a poignant look at the disaffection of youth, told through the distorting lens of a disfiguring…
Apr 04, 2014mclarjh rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
The drawings are good, but as a mature adult I didn't enjoy the dialogue or stories; clearly they are meant for an adolescent audience.
Nov 24, 2013
A truly weird and imaginative story that takes reality and twists just ever so slightly.
Oct 30, 2013temp123987 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Black Hole is possibly Charles Burns' better work. A massive book with as always superb artwork - all in black and white. Strong sexual contents and violence might suggest that more "mature" readers enjoy this book. Previous comments…
Oct 04, 2013bandblair rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Very engaging, awesome art.
May 16, 2013Kikokun rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Easily one of the best graphic novels you'll ever read, Black Hole is what you would expect if David Lynch suddenly became coherent and decided to make a comic book. Perfectly paced, it reads like a teen romance that leaves you with your…
Sep 20, 2012lisakenyon rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This was a little confusing at times, trying to keep the different characters straight. A lot of the scenes in this book were delightfully creepy, although one or two did make me feel uncomfortably creeped out.
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May 31, 2012theorbys rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A long, intense, nightmarish, noir tale told by a master of style. It's extra length works very well in its favor.
Aug 07, 2011marishkajuko rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Enjoyably weird.
Jul 04, 2011Raiiner rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A stark, and rather disturbing, look at teenaged life. Done in a style highly reminiscient of Daniel Clowes.
Dec 18, 2010coutture rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A great graphic novel that takes place in the 70s that covers many teenage issues. Sex, drugs, cliques, bullying and etc.
Oct 10, 2009AlanaS rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A harsh look at coming of age in the 1970s.
Sep 03, 2009Anarchy_Bunny rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A truly mature work that captures the sensations (good and bad) of growing up and becoming sexually active. It looks like a horror story but it truly is about coming of age.