Daniel Clowes' Graphic Novel 'Wilson' is an incredibly well-observed tale of a cantankerous aging American man, searching for love, meaning, a family... himself. The book begins with Wilson walking his beloved dog, and striking up small talk with a fellow dog walker. Once she begins to engage in conversation, Wilson kills the chat dead with his 'for God's sake, don't you ever shut up' quip. Funny, wry and sad, the book engages various styles through the pages. Cartoon simplicity to sketchy
portraiture, the different styles function to discourage too much emphasis on the art, encouraging a bond
with the tale. In usual Clowes' manner, the choice of 'camera angles' and – most crucially – the narrative rhythm give this book an incredible pace throughout.
Recommended... it's a great book, both as an object and for narrative content - Kim
