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"You only think you know this story. In 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer, the most notorious serial killer since Jack the Ripper, seared himself into the American consciousness. To the public, Dahmer was a monster who committed unthinkable atrocities. To Derf Backderf, 'Jeff' was a much more complex figure:
… More »"You only think you know this story. In 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer, the most notorious serial killer since Jack the Ripper, seared himself into the American consciousness. To the public, Dahmer was a monster who committed unthinkable atrocities. To Derf Backderf, 'Jeff' was a much more complex figure: a high school friend with whom he had shared classrooms, hallways, and car rides. In [this story], a haunting and original graphic novel, writer-artist Backderf creates a surprisingly sympathetic portrait of a disturbed young man struggling against the morbid urges emanating from the deep recesses of his psyche-- a shy kid, a teenage alcoholic, and a goofball who never quite fit in with his classmates. With profound insight, what emerges is a Jeffrey Dahmer that few ever really knew, and one readers will never forget."--Amazon.com.
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Add a CommentA very interesting read. It's a very well described account of Dahmer's life that actually backed up by facts (they are even listed in the back of the book in great detail). I really enjoyed reading this book and didn't put it down until finshed it.
a fascinating and insightful look at Dahmer's life during high school. sad and disturbing, but also rings true (the depiction of 70s high school life)
A disturbing remembrance, especially with the illustrations where everyone looks oddly outsized, bulbous, and overraged for high school. But he nails the '70s vibe in his drawings.
Haunting.
A pretty good look at Dahmer as a teenager. The book feels pretty simple as there isn't much that you can't figure out on your own. Also the writer wasn't really a good friend of his just people that would see each other at school, it almost makes you feel bad that they weren't better friends. The artwork is really good a major step up from Derf's previous books.