O. Darling reviewed Ice Haven by Daniel Clowes
Review of 'Ice Haven' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
The writing and art are really good in this comic strip novel. The juxtaposition of hearing the writers voice (and point of view) through a set of "narrators" of sorts, as well as through his characters leads readers on an interesting journey through Ice Haven. Although Random Wilder is consider the "narrator", he ultimately becomes a major player in the story. Watching his break down of faith in himself is hard. Harry Naybors, as another type of "narrator", has lots to say about the state of affairs of this particular piece.
It is a good read, but would not recommend reading it in bed. Some of the story is quite worrisome, especially if you have an overactive imagination. The one night I did read it in bed, I had some intense (and not in a good way) dreams.
Regardless, read this book and check out some of the author's other …
The writing and art are really good in this comic strip novel. The juxtaposition of hearing the writers voice (and point of view) through a set of "narrators" of sorts, as well as through his characters leads readers on an interesting journey through Ice Haven. Although Random Wilder is consider the "narrator", he ultimately becomes a major player in the story. Watching his break down of faith in himself is hard. Harry Naybors, as another type of "narrator", has lots to say about the state of affairs of this particular piece.
It is a good read, but would not recommend reading it in bed. Some of the story is quite worrisome, especially if you have an overactive imagination. The one night I did read it in bed, I had some intense (and not in a good way) dreams.
Regardless, read this book and check out some of the author's other work.
