Life in...Black & White

I've recently been set onto graphic novels - and much to my surprise - I LOVE them! (Do I feel a new addiction forming....I think maybe)

I've come to the conclusion - at least for the time being - that I only like black & white graphic novels....I tried The Watchmen and just didn't like the colors. I am currently - really sticking myself out here - trying to find another romance.....ugh - ok, cringing at my own admission.

On a more redeeming note - I did read and fall completely in love with Persepolis - which is about a girl growing up during the Iranian Revolution.

Persepolis (Marjane Satrapi) was my first successful foray into the world of graphic novels. I was reluctant. After hearing great things, I chose to give it an honest shot - I was hooked.

What has captured me the most with Persepolis was how easily I found myself identifying with Marji's character - which may seem odd since I've never worn a veil, never lived through a war, been sent to school in another country, or been overly interested in politics.

Marji's learning to understand herself and the evolution of her own thoughts and ideas is something that we can all identify with - though the circumstances are different.

My other graphic novel love these days can be blamed on my friend Domestic Scholar. She has been reading the webcomic The Red String (Gina Biggs) for several years - and now I have it saved on my RSS feeds.

The Red String is written in manga style - it is about the experiences of protagonist Miharu Ogawa as her life relates to the ancient Chinese legend about the red string of fate. The graphics are amazing and the story fun, angsty, and exciting.

In conclusion - have a little black & white fun yourself - read a graphic novel.

Currently Reading:

High Fidelity - Nick Hornby
The Long Way Down - Nick Horby
A History of the World in 6 Glasses - Tom Standage