Continuing my 2011 fascination with graphic novels, I read Gabrielle Bell's Lucky yesterday. Much has been written about her minimal cartooning style, her insights and lack of romanticism about life as a twenty-something artist in NYC, which paradoxically makes her work (and her) charming. Much has been made of her capturing the spirit of an entire generation and lifestyle of people, while still living that particular lifestyle. I will not do any of these in this unorthodox review, for it has been stated in many reviews.
Two quotes from the collection resonated with me the most, especially in light of my own transition to living in the city. They also reflected two of my biggest loves--reading and running--and how my relationship with them has changed while living in the city:
"I tried reading, but for some reason I couldn't shake a feeling that reading is what one does only on the subway."
"I decided to go jogging instead. I often go jogging when I feel like I have no control over anything."
For insights like those, for cutting through the red tape of our brains much faster than any visit with a psychologist ever could, I'll choose Lucky.
Two quotes from the collection resonated with me the most, especially in light of my own transition to living in the city. They also reflected two of my biggest loves--reading and running--and how my relationship with them has changed while living in the city:
"I tried reading, but for some reason I couldn't shake a feeling that reading is what one does only on the subway."
"I decided to go jogging instead. I often go jogging when I feel like I have no control over anything."
For insights like those, for cutting through the red tape of our brains much faster than any visit with a psychologist ever could, I'll choose Lucky.
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