In one word, Blankets is bittersweet. It's a story about love and religion and family, and how at different points in a life these things can change a person, for better or worse. It centers around the narrator's teenage years and his relationship with a girl, but it flashes back to his childhood often and even takes him past those years and into the present. It's maybe these twists in time that makes it so reminiscent of travelling around in one's own memories, and what makes it so bittersweet.

The story of Blankets is engaging and interesting and sweet and sad, but it's also complemented by its style, with art that's often full of dreamlike imagery and hidden messages that require a careful eye to catch. The overall package is a beautiful story with beautiful artwork that's well worth reading and will leave most readers with a sad smile on their face when the last page is turned.