Blankets
Book • 2003
Blankets is a poignant graphic memoir by Craig Thompson that recounts his experiences growing up in a strictly religious, authoritarian home.
The story focuses on the winter of his senior year when he meets Raina, his first love, at a church camp.
The narrative delves into themes of first love, heartbreak, faith crisis, and the process of moving beyond these challenges.
Thompson's vivid brushstrokes and unique page designs bring to life the harsh realities of his childhood, including bullying, family struggles, and the loss of innocence.
The book is a meditation on memory, spirituality, and the search for individuality and creative expression.
The story focuses on the winter of his senior year when he meets Raina, his first love, at a church camp.
The narrative delves into themes of first love, heartbreak, faith crisis, and the process of moving beyond these challenges.
Thompson's vivid brushstrokes and unique page designs bring to life the harsh realities of his childhood, including bullying, family struggles, and the loss of innocence.
The book is a meditation on memory, spirituality, and the search for individuality and creative expression.
