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~ Jamie S. Rich (Author), Joelle Jones (Author)
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Gwen and Evan meet at a sold-out premiere of an indie art film. Their romance starts out disastrously, but both feel a spark of something they're unwilling to let go of. So far the synopsis is no different from dozens of other romantic comedies, but instead of following the formula, Rich and Jones tell the story of the romance in 12 out-of-order snapshots. Some focus on the pivotal moments of their relationship—the first date, the first argument—others on the quiet connections that keep them together. The art's bold lines always draw attention to the emotions, setting the characters sometimes in detailed New York scenery, sometimes against stark black and white backgrounds. Some chapters use softer, full-page drawings to stop time entirely and focus on Gwen as seen through Evan's eyes. The nonlinear structure is diverting, but it imposes a sentimental nostalgia onto a story without enough meat to support it. Before the moments of real drama can be fully explored, the story jumps to a completely different time period. This graphic novel is a sweet little nugget of romance, but there isn't quite enough development for it to be satisfying. (Nov.)
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A romance novel told in twelve individual vignettes, 12 Reasons Why I Love Her explores the relationship of young couple Gwen and Evan, traversing the ups and downs of their romantic life together. Told out of chronological order, these specific slices of love focus on all the things that make two people care for one another, be it something small like telling a joke or larger aspects of life, like the dreams that drive us or the secrets we keep. When put together, the pieces make a whole in the same way two lovers join as one.

Crafted by Jamie S. Rich & newcomer Joelle Jones, this beautiful and lyrical work is a unique experiment in graphic storytelling, combining the things we see with the words we say to give us a glimpse of everything we feel.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Oni Press (October 25, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1932664513
  • ISBN-13: 978-1932664515
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #917,640 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Reasoning, October 23, 2006
Tear tracks are still staining my stupid face as I write this review. If you start reading this book, you will likely read it in one sitting. While I was still in the malaise and intoxication of emotion, this question came to my mind: How do I write a review to encourage others to read this book?

Universality - 5 out of 5 stars
Recommendability to a friend - 5 out of 5 stars
Creativity - 5 out of 5 stars
Unformulaicness - 5 out of 5 stars
Visual beauty - 5 out of 5 stars
Insightfulness - 5 out of 5 stars

I scan through several hundred comics every month in Previews, trying to decide what to buy. This cover & title jumped out at me. While I am not a regular reader of this graphic novel genre, this design was compelling, and I ordered the book. I am writing this review with one hand behind my back, because as you will understand after reading the book, I can't really review it completely without giving away the plot flow and conclusion. It would kind of be like trying to write a review about "The 6th Sense" without commenting on the fact that Bruce Willis is dead throughout most of the movie (You have seen The 6th Sense? Right? Please tell me I didn't just ruin that for you.) How do you review a book like this without disarming the artists' intended effect? Since it is a new book, I don't want to spoil anything for anyone. I apologize for the mystery. So instead of a normal review, I will just mention a couple responsive thoughts that came to mind after reading the book.

The book reveals issues that arise when a person chooses that one special person to spend the rest of their life with.

Love is sometimes an emotional and intellectual drive that inspires us beyond our initial ideas and boundaries in search of ways to create long term healthy rapport with others. Self-selected morals and boundaries that disable that drive tend to limit our ability to experience, recognize, maintain, and grow love that is often near to us.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, January 10, 2007
Another great Original Graphic Novel from ONI: I ordered this book after a full chapter was previewed on several comic books sites and I don't regret it.
Each of the 12 chapters of the book cover an important scene in the relationship between the two main characters. The realistic dialogs written by Jamie Rich and the emotions carried by Joelle Jones' art make all of these scenes special.
An excellent book for people who like to "piece of life" stories.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Pretty and Smart, May 24, 2007
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Wow. Joelle Jones is one talented artist. "12 Reasons Why I Love Her," isn't going to win any nobel prizes, but it's a very pretty, clever and smart little graphic novel about young love, featuring the main character, Gwen. It is Jones's manifestation of the ultra feminine Gwen that really sets this book apart.

Sure, Rich's writing is worthy, and his words articulate Gwen's quick wit, intelligence, and vulnerability, adding substantilly to her compelling feminine appeal. And the writing seems to mesh very nicely with Jones's drawings.

Yet there can be no doubt that Joelle Jones's images of Gwen are the powerful "Je ne sais quoi" behind this books's ability to captivate. Having said that I wonder if it's no coincidence that all of the four reviewers so far have been males. Gwen is the kind of woman with whom that crude little voice in the back of the male brain says quite uncharacteristically, "I'd really like to take a bath with this girl."

So, if you are a romantic and/or an artist of either gender, do yourself a little favor and get yourself a copy. And check out Joelle Jones's website. I was very pleased to find that her wonderful art is readily accessible, including images from "12 Reasons."
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