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All the Answers

Michael Kupperman
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All the Answers

Nonfiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 2018

Book Brief

Michael Kupperman

All the Answers

Nonfiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 20th century

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Michael Kupperman's 2018 graphic memoir All the Answers delves into his father Joel’s childhood fame as a brilliant prodigy on the 1940s radio show "Quiz Kids." As an esteemed adult, Joel avoids discussing his early stardom, revealing little about his past. Through minimalist reproductions of childhood photos and reflections on his strained paternal relationship, Michael pieces together Joel’s early life and its lingering influence on their family dynamics. The memoir features instances of childhood bullying.

Informative

Emotional

Nostalgic

Melancholic

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,528 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

All the Answers by Michael Kupperman skillfully blends graphic memoir and biography, providing a poignant exploration of family and identity. Reviewers praise its evocative art and emotional depth. However, some criticize its pacing and occasional narrative disjointedness. Overall, it's a compelling read for those interested in personal histories and graphic storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read All the Answers?

Readers who would enjoy All the Answers by Michael Kupperman are fans of deeply personal memoirs and graphic novels that delve into family history and complex parent-child relationships. Comparable to Alison Bechdel's Fun Home and Art Spiegelman's Maus, this book will captivate those intrigued by intertwined narratives of personal discovery and historical reflection.

4.3

1,528 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 20th century

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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