Ghost World
Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 1997
80
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Suburban America • 1990s
1997
Adult
18+ years
Ghost World by Daniel Clowes follows Enid Coleslaw and her best friend Rebecca Doppelmeyer, two cynical and aimless young women navigating life in an unnamed American town post-high school graduation in the early 1990s. Their days are spent critiquing the people around them and 90s pop culture as they grapple with their future, drifting apart as they transition to adulthood. The book contains instances of grief and complex interpersonal relationships.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Mysterious
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Ghost World by Daniel Clowes receives high praise for its poignant exploration of teenage life and friendship, underpinned by Clowes' dark humor and distinctive art style. Critics commend its authentic dialogue and emotional depth. Some find the narrative meandering and the protagonists unsympathetic, which may detract from overall engagement.
A reader who enjoys Ghost World by Daniel Clowes is typically drawn to coming-of-age stories with sharp, satirical humor. Fans of Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi or Fun Home by Alison Bechdel would appreciate the exploration of teenage angst and the complexity of friendship through unique, illustrative storytelling.
77,497 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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80
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Suburban America • 1990s
1997
Adult
18+ years
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