The Quitter
Written by Harvey Pekar
Art by Dean Haspiel
2006
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Written by professional grouch Harvey Pekar (who made his name writing American Splendor) The Quitter is a memoir of his early life trying work out what he wants to do with his life, trying to hold down a job and trying to win some self-respect (in whichever way possible). Narrated in his own no-nonsense voice - and doing his best to resist self-aggrandizing - Harvey's life is nothing special: but that's what makes it so appealing - it's a small slice of an average life memorialised in graphic form. With capable black and white artwork from Dean Haspiel - this book won't set your world alight - but Harvey's good company even if his favourite choice of conversation is himself.
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Links: New York Times Review, The Lesser of Two Evils Article.
Further reading: American Splendor: Best of American Splendor, American Splendor presents: Bob and Harv's Comics, Sentences, Alan's War: The Memories of G.I. Alan Cope, I Never Liked You.
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