Reading "Shooting War"

Hey all:

I'll make this quick but I did want to give you a head's up and suggestions on SHOOTING WAR.
Since this is a graphic novel, some of you may feel that it will be a quick and fun read. It's not. The premise is a dark and disturbing one and while there are certainly humorous moments, the images and situations that are brought up may be hard for some of us to stomach. At the very least, it certainly places tonight's presidential debate in a new light for me!

But two important things when reading:
1)Be conscious of how you read this graphic novel. Be aware of your own reading process--how does this connection between the written word and visual work differently (or the same) as reading a play or reading a memoir? Does it limit you or make the experience more enjoyable?

2)Read everything. Part of reading a graphic novel is to be more (hyper)aware of what you are reading. There is the plot of the story but in the corners of the panels there are in-jokes, political commentary, and satire. Read this book carefully--and not just the text.

3)Besides many other things, this is a satire about media and technology. Be conscious of all the different mediums that "news" is broadcasted and the way that technology is being used by all groups (including Dan Rather!!!!!).

Take care!