L'uomo alla finestra

by Lorenzo Mattotti

Italian

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Bande Dessinée

166 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Lorenzo Mattotti is an Italian comics and graphic artist living in Paris. A frequent contributor of covers for The New Yorker, he's recognized as one of the most outstanding international exponents of comics art. Mattotti won an Eisner Award for his graphic novel Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. He collaborated with Lou Reed in re-imaging Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven.

Reviews

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Niiin taidokasta ja kiinnostavaa kuvaa. Oli hyvä lukea tämä ihan vaan sen takia että sain muistutuksen siitä mitä sarjakuvalla voikaan tehdä, miksi valitan niin monien kohdalla kuvien köyhyydestä. Teksti ei yltänyt ollenkaan samaan vaan jäi kuvien kehyksiksi.

[Titus · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Mattotti-drawn comic about a mopey, self-absorbed artist trying to find his place in the world – that sounds like it has the makings to be a favourite of mine. Unfortunately, the execution leaves something to be desired. I unashamedly love these kinds of meandering, downbeat, introspective narratives, but I prefer them less wordy, with more naturalistic dialogue.

The artwork is gorgeous in a delicate, extremely pared-down way that perfectly suits the narrative’s wistful, pensive mood – minimalist lines, with no colours, shading or hatching. Unfortunately, the reading experience is dragged down by the narration and dialogue, which are full of overblown, flowery reflections on the meaning of life. There are some sublime passages – with fewer words – that hint at a comic I could have unreservedly loved, but I frankly found the overly earnest, pseudo-poetic ramblings to get tedious, and to prevent me from caring about the characters or the plot.

[Elena Nana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Molto bello

[Villllllla · Rating 2 out of 5]

um bocado pretensioso

[L D · Rating 3 out of 5]

读的是中文版《窗边的男人》。