My Friend Dahmer

My Friend Dahmer

Review by Dylan R

My Friend Dahmer is a non-fiction graphic novel about the childhood of the infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. Looking through the eyes of one of Dahmer's “friends” this book will help you better understand what it was like growing up with the disturbed adolescent hidden behind mindless laughs and fun encounters. Throughout this book watch Dahmer lose his sanity until he’s holding on by a thread weakened by alcoholism and family problems.

This is one of the first graphic novels i’ve read and after reading it I can safely say I really enjoy graphic novels. It is a fairly easy read but every page is filled with meaningful pictures worth 2000 words! I really enjoyed the detailed pictures the author put in along with the perspective you get to see Dahmer in. It’s crazy to think Dahmer ever had a childhood or that he had feelings at all. The author brought these feelings to light in this novel and gives you a whole new point of view when looking at Dahmer. I would recommend this book to anyone with curiosity and to anyone who is open to hearing the other side of such an appalling story

This taboo graphic novel portrays the mind of a broken man before his dark days where his childhood was gilded with humor and happiness. The lesson to be learned in this book is to help others who struggle whether you think they are weird, unattractive, or different. Everyone has a story and everyone could use support.