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Epileptic
by David B.

Epileptic
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Author: David B.
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-07-04
ISBN: 0375714685
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Pantheon

Book Reviews of Epileptic

Book Review: A Therapy Session
Summary: 3 Stars

The artwork is amazing; detailed and with life in spit of being in only two colors. David B. brings a real idiosyncratic and interesting style to the page.

But, I'm not sure if I like the premise of the book. His brother had fairly severe epilepsy. His parents go far and wide to seek out a cure for his brother's disease. These two things define who David is, and who he becomes. The story, while reaching no resolution, is interesting. I learned much about the existence of fringe beliefs that represent what the parents sought out. I understand that David was self-centered as a child, but it seems that he never grew out of this. While he doesn't try to paint himself in glowing light, this book is too much about the author/protagonist. His sister disappears for most of the book, for example.

While the book was well done, it was hard to read because I had little sympathy for the author. I'm somewhat sorry I invited myself to his therapy session.

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