Bluesman Complete

This one was an odd mix of interesting art and story, but the limits of each kept me from thoroughly enjoying it–I would have enjoyed it more if we had either gotten more back story on Lem (his childhood flashbacks were quite engaging, but not utilized enough to move the character development or story along), or shifted it to more of an ensemble book (which might have made sense, given the format of mimicking a blues song in comic form). As it stood, we got just enough about Lem to care a bit, but not enough to help us through the brutal storyline.

Still, an engaging book, with some beautiful art. Glad my library carries it!