Genres & Themes: Young Adult - Narrative Nonfiction. Jeffrey Dahmer, serial killers, graphic novel, high school, mental illnessThis graphic novel is a memoir of Backderf's high school life set in Ohio that included Jeffrey Dahmer. Backderf describes Dahmer's antics and attitude that when seen in hindsight would demonstrate all the red flags that eventually would worsen, build up and become of Dahmer crimes and murders. The author describes how Dahmer was self-destructive partly due to his very hard home life and a combination of his difficulty with coming to terms with his sexuality and falling through the cracks of the school system. Dahmer tried to cope with all his troubles but it only ended up in leading him to alcoholism. Throughout the novel Backderf empathizes with Dahmer up until he commits his first crime. The author sees Dahmer as someone who would have had a much different life if he lived through different circumstances yet still does not excuses his crimes.
Some awards won by this title:
Great Graphic Novels for Teens Top Ten for 2013
Alex Award
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