The Fiction
The Fiction by Curt Pires, published by Simon and Schuster on May 3, 2016, is a graphic novel that explores the lives of four childhood friends who stumble upon a box of mysterious books. These books have the power to transport them to enchanting, imaginary worlds when read aloud. However, their adventures take a dark turn when one friend goes missing, leading the others to keep their experiences a secret. As adults, the remaining friends face another disappearance, prompting them to revisit their past and uncover the truth behind their shared history.
In this edition, readers will find a blend of fantasy and literary elements as the narrative unfolds through striking illustrations by David Rubín. The story delves into themes of friendship, memory, and the impact of the past, inviting readers to reflect on the connections that shape our lives. With 112 pages of engaging content, The Fiction presents a unique journey that intertwines the fantastical with the realities of growing up, making it a thought-provoking addition to the comics and graphic novels genre.
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Four childhood friends discover a box of strange books that, when read aloud, can transport them to the beautiful, imaginary worlds described within. But when one of them goes missing, the others vow never to reveal where they’ve been and what they’ve seen. Years later, when one of the remaining kids, now an adult, also mysteriously disappears, it’s up to the last two of the group to dig up their dusty books to find him and finally figure out what happened to their friend all those years ago.
Written by Curt Pires (POP, Mayday) and illustrated by David Rubín (The Rise of Aurora West), THE FICTION is a fountain of fascinating ideas about a group of childhood friends who discover that the past will always come back to find you.
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