Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth by Chris Ware
The book is a graphic novel that tells the story of Jimmy Corrigan, an awkward and lonely man in his mid-thirties. Jimmy has lived his entire life under the thumb of his overbearing mother. When he receives a letter from his estranged father, whom he has never met, he embarks on a journey that takes him from his home in Chicago to a small town in Michigan. Along the way, the narrative delves into the lives of his ancestors, revealing a history of loneliness and disappointment that seems to be repeating itself in Jimmy's own life.
The 1401st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 380
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 54th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 71st on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 79th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (USA))
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)