100%
by Paul Pope
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Author: Paul PopeBrand: DC / Vertigo
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-04-21
ISBN: 1401221335
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Vertigo
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Book Review: 100% A Must Read
Summary: 5 Stars
Paul Pope's graphic novel "100%" takes place in a futuristic world where anything goes. Extremes have become the norm, and people are constantly pushing the envelope to get their next taste of satisfaction. But amidst all the superficiality comes longing. With so many different ways to find and give pleasure, Pope chronicles the lives of 3 couples as they struggle to find what's real, what's not real, and what's really worth fighting for.
While some of the artwork in "100%" can be considered graphic, Pope's illustrations are surprising clean--considering the subject matter. The drawing style itself is very dark, very gritty, setting the tone for the depravity of the world that Pope is trying to describe. What he cannot describe through the artwork he describes through the dialogue of his characters. While the dialogue can be a little unclear at times, Pope makes the most of his characters dialogue to narrate the world they're alternately trying to succeed in and escape from.
Even though "100%" covers only two weeks in the lives of its characters, the ending is fairly fulfilling. While it's bittersweet, the loose ends are minimal, and readers are left with a sense of hope. While it's not a graphic novel for everyone due to the subject matter and gritty art style, it is a book that most graphic novel fans will enjoy.
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