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Frogcatchers
by Jeff Lemire
I love Jeff Lemire. No matter what genre he’s writing in, the stories he pens are imaginative and deeply moving, and this one is no different.
It’s amazing to me how much can be communicated through so little. The dialogue is sparse but often loaded with meaning (think Raymon Carver) and the pages rely heavily on imagery and symbolism. It’s an intimate portrait of loss, frailty, and despair told only in 100 pages - but it speaks volumes. I’m also obsessed with Lemire’s minimalist/surrealist sketch work (swipe for examples).
Like some of the best stories, this one is hard to put into words. It’s truly an experience, and to fully understand you just need to read it for yourself. Do it, but beware the Frog King.
It’s amazing to me how much can be communicated through so little. The dialogue is sparse but often loaded with meaning (think Raymon Carver) and the pages rely heavily on imagery and symbolism. It’s an intimate portrait of loss, frailty, and despair told only in 100 pages - but it speaks volumes. I’m also obsessed with Lemire’s minimalist/surrealist sketch work (swipe for examples).
Like some of the best stories, this one is hard to put into words. It’s truly an experience, and to fully understand you just need to read it for yourself. Do it, but beware the Frog King.