Burns, Charles

Black Hole

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ISBN 13:: 9780224077781
author:: Burns, Charles
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Jonathan Cape
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2005
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 23.62 x 17.02 x 3.05 centimetres
Genre:: Graphic Novels
Condition:: New
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Black Hole is a haunting and beautifully drawn graphic novel that explores the darker side of adolescence. In the mid-1970s, a mysterious plague spreads through the teenagers of suburban Seattle, leaving its victims with grotesque and unsettling symptoms. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that this is not just a medical crisis, but a deeply psychological one, revealing the savagery, cruelty, and anxiety that can define high school life. Through the eyes of several characters, both infected and unaffected, the author masterfully portrays the desperation and longing that can drive young people to the edge. As the situation spirals out of control, the narrative takes a dark and unsettling turn, revealing the true horror of this American cultural moment in flux. With its unique blend of beauty and horror, Black Hole is a powerful and thought-provoking work that lingers long after the final page is turned.

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