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Daniel Clowes is known primarily for Ghost World. I like Ghost World, it's a good book, but I find it hard to connect with the characters and I find them kind-of unlikeable. This, though... I did connect with. The story of a man who is at a crossroads in his life, trying to find companionship yet down on himself, lacking confidence and struggling to know what to say. He is set up on a blind-date by a couple of friends and we follow him on his journey, internally and externally. I really liked this. Clowes has a real way of delving in to the flaws and discomfort of dating, generaltional gaps and life. My favourite of his books thus far.

4 out of 5

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3.0

Another Clowes book, another 3 star review. This one was a tiny bit more sympathetic to its characters, but they really are pathetic losers, stumbling blindly through this terrible, terrible world!

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funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

He’s really good at writing cynical characters, they’re really unlikable and I wonder if it’s just a reflection of myself

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4.0

In this book Clowes turns his observant eye to middle-aged, post-divorce dating. As you might expect, there is a lot of awkwardness, nervousness, and very very dry dark humor in this territory. The mix between the action of the evening and the main character's interior monologue is nicely balanced and, as always, the drawings and layout serve the story perfectly. A very nice read.

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