Blankets
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Blankets is an intimate coming-of-age story about love and loss, faith and family, and the struggle to reconcile youthful dreams with the realities of adulthood. Set against the backdrop of a small town in the Midwest during a snowy winter, the graphic novel follows the lives of two brothers as they navigate the complexities of growing up together. As young love blossoms between the narrator and his first girlfriend, Craig Thompson weaves a touching meditation on the power and fragility of relationships that will stay with readers long after the last page. The stunning artwork, praised for its tenderness and emotive power, will transport readers to a time and place where the world is both full of wonder and harsh realities. Blankets is a book that will make you laugh, break your heart, and ultimately lift your spirits with its message of hope and resilience.