Graphic Novel Book Club, Book #1I didn't know anything about this graphic novel when I picked it up at all. I went into it only knowing there would be a series of obituaries in it. What I fell into was a n amazing twisting and turning story about little deaths, about choices and consequences, about lives that could have happened and death's that could have stopped them. I was confused and chilled and baffled and intrigued the whole through, torn entirely on whether I was even engaged and enjoying it. Until I reached the last two issues and in the middle of them realized I was reading with rapt attention and goosebumps through them. It's an exquisite ending for a rollercoaster read. I would definitely recommend it to those who love graphic novels, epistolary writing, and navel gazing about the soul, life, death, love, betrayal, everything. My second graphic novel(comic book) after Watchmen. A pretty different experience, but one I enjoyed quite a bit. The book does a good job showing just how fragile our lives are and how quickly things can change, but it's never depressing or somber, and it instead shows death as a natural part of life, which allows the reader to view Bras' life in a different, almost happier way. It also really shows how split-second decisions can greatly change the course of our lives, for better or worse. None of this is particularly revelatory, but the book serves as an interesting and beautiful reminder that we should appreciate everything in our lives, especially the small stuff.
What do You think about Daytripper (2011)?
An excellent and moving exploration of what a life might mean at any given point.
—ronmay
