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I‘ve been really looking forward to rereading this strange sort of true crime graphic novel memoir. I think it‘s a really interesting project to discuss a serial killer almost entirely before his crimes happened, and think about signs that went missed and what went wrong before any crimes took place. I like how this book had a lot of compassion in many directions but was ultimately, clearly, anti serial killing.

Meh. After watching the Netflix series and a bunch of interviews, this graphic novel didn‘t tell me anything new. I appreciate how he portrayed Dahmer as an unfortunate figure, who could have turned out different in better circumstances, but still placed full blame on Dahmer himself for his actions.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Backderf was Dahmer‘s high school classmate in small town Ohio. This title, incredible as it is, makes them sound like closer friends than actually portrayed, but I think that also speaks to the general oddness of Dahmer‘s character. Integral background information about his behavior, home life, and substance abuse are addressed in detail. While I didn‘t love the artwork, it was effective. A solid graphic memoir.

I‘ve lost a lot of reading time this past week to this Netflix series! Very disturbing and wow, Evan Peters (as Dahmer) is impressive.

I read the tagged graphic memoir several years ago and would definitely recommend to readers of true crime. Backderf was Dahmer‘s classmate in 1970s Ohio. He‘s looking back at what he and others knew of this boy who became the man who took so many lives and destroyed many others.

#OminousOctober #Monster

A really truly difficult read, but an important lens to look at a really terrible person through. The writer was at high school with Dahmer and records his and his friends‘ memories of him, including some very very creepy material, but more importantly the huge number of times adults at school could have noticed and intervened in his life. This is the story of a truly frightening person and also a school full of adults that failed to step in.

This arrived in the mail today! Thanks so much @HeathHof ! I had a lot of fun with you guys @Maggie4483 . On that note, is it ok if I hold on to “The Serial Killer Whisperer” for one more week @Patchshank ? I failed at staying on track this month.

Finished this one up this afternoon for #lmpbc. Nice pick wasn't 100% what to expect going into this and am glad the author didn'tgo too much into the murders b/c idk how that would have worked with a graphic novel but his reflections were interesting although not super in depth, which I understand, given his age at the time of the " friendship". Thank you for the bookmark ? I will mail this back to you tomorrow.
@booksellerofyourdiscontent

So plan was to finish up my #LMPBC and get it in the mail yesterday. But then the bottom of my car fell off. 🤬
The worst part is that it forced me to do the thing I hate doing the most: asking for help. Twice.
My cars fixed(ish). Apparently it doesn‘t NEED a bottom. (It‘s just preferable).
Anyway, My Friend Dahmer will be in the mail tomorrow, @HeathHof
Tonight: 🍷

Started on this immediately when I got home yesterday, and forgot to take a picture or make a post. I have been so excited to read it!
Also, Thank you for the cards, @Patchshank !!!
#LMPBC #TrueCrime

I forgot to take a picture, but here's one of kitty reading his favorite book.

I really enjoyed My Friend Dahmer. I dont want to give away too much since its a #LMPBC.

It shows an outsider's perspective of a person turning into a monster and the red flags that lead up to it.

I'll send it later today and email the tracking to @Maggie4483.

@Mynameisacolour @booksellerofyourdiscontent

Just got the book! Looking forward to starting it!

#LMPBC
@booksellerofyourdiscontent @Mynameisacolour @Maggie4483

Finished my #lmpbc #groupt book! It also was my March #bookspin ! I won‘t go in to specifics, but it was a very interesting format for true crime and the art fit very well with the story Backderf was telling. I hope you guys enjoy!

Well written and well drawn.

A sad and scary insight into the teenage years of Jeffrey Dahmer.

Troubled from the start, with a family that never paid him any attention, no friends and completely isolated, life was very lonely for Dahmer.

Haunted by his thoughts and fantasies, this is the start of him becoming a monster who would go on to kill.

A really interesting though sad (for all involved) read.

Not a fan. So he had a bad home life and every adult around him failed him. So he was an outcast and an oddball and only had friends bc he was ableist and made fun of people. I‘m glad Backderf has sympathy for Dahmer, bc you‘ll be hard pressed to find any from me. This book was way too apologetic, and not towards the people whose lives were ruined bc of one man. No thanks, I‘d prefer not to sympathize with someone who brutally murdered others.

#dailycheckin I have thought of my beloved Littens for weeks! I THINK that I am now caught up with you, soooo Happy 2021, and Happy Reading! Hopefully we resume #potteraday as suggested, it will keep me better in touch, lol, I swear. Doing a January #readathon on Goodreads, going for 5 books this month. I plan to start the second #GameOfThrones on the 1st of March, because I read the #losersclub selection, in case anyone wants to join me!

Hello lovely litsy community!

My 10 yr wedding anniversary with my husband is coming up and I have no clue what to get him. He recently read this and loved it. So I was wondering if any one could suggest other graphic novels similar to this. He has read Chew and started Saga.

Thank you for your help!

#pleasehelp #recommendations

There really isn‘t anything new to learn here. Future serial killer has messed up home life, no friends, behaves strangely — not really groundbreaking.

More thoughts on my goodreads review ~

Went a little crazy at my library but I was excited to be back inside finally.

An account of Jeffrey Dahmer‘s high school days as told by one of his high school classmates. Both interesting and creepy, and can be read in one sitting.

Doing a quick re-read of tagged book for tomorrow's book club meeting!

Fascinating and disturbing.

Meh.

I've always been interested in Dahmer and this is definitely an interesting and behind-the-scenes look at the man behind the murders but I just think true crime stories aren't exactly graphic novel material. The third party, high school view just didn't do much for me. Though I did find the sources at the end to be an interesting read.

#screamathon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Even after reading some of #Triptych and watching Nightmare on Elm Street, this wasn‘t the best thing to read before bed, regardless of it being a graphic novel.
BECAUSE IT HAPPENED.
IT WAS REAL.
Drawn and written by author-artist and former classmate ‘Derf,‘ he constructs a clear picture of how a mentally disturbed Dahmer grew up in an environment that shaped him into a serial killer. So many signs. So little done.

#TeamSlaughter +4
@Clwojick

I hate liked this book. I loved this small glimpse into who Dahmer was as a teen - however, I feel also like the man the wrote it is capitalizing on a loosely based “friendship” with a teen Dahmer he only hung out with because he (Dahmer) was the source of a good laugh. I could just be overly critical of the material but it made the book seem hollow. #dahmer #onesitreads

Oof. Quick, disturbing read. The artwork is unique and interesting, the story is personal and compelling. While I think it is important to understand the twisted brains of people like Dahmer, I‘m glad he is gone.

Turning off the news and going dark. #currentread

https://wellreadneck.wordpress.com/2019/07/08/my-friend-dahmer-derf-backderf/

#MonthOfMemoirs

The movie by the same name was based on this graphic memoir.

This morning's treadmill distraction.

Different kind of memoir.
If you didn't know who he was then you might feel sorry for him.
Classic kind of tragic life.

Wow, honestly a real eye opener. It's one of those types of stories where even some kind of adult intervention could have drastically changed his life and saved so many lives. I guess without people like him though we wouldn't be able to figure out key signs to prevent future serial killers or catch them sooner. Either way, it shines a light from a different side from someone who actually met him and knew him, well, to what he let them know.

#WonderousWednesday @Eggs
1. I don't know why, I don't remember much about my childhood, but well I was about 5 and some little boy kicked sand in my baby brother's eyes so I clotheslined him off the swingset. Good times 😂
2. Younger brother
3. About 3 months ago
4. My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf
5. @Birdsong28 @Cinfhen

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I picked this up on a whim because I have a fascination with serial killers. I enjoyed Backderf's writing style and artwork, but I also felt like he was trying to capitalise on a vague association that he used to have with someone who's now infamous.

This was interesting. Usually, stories about serial killers skim through early life and focus on the horror. Now it‘s time to watch the movie.

Today is the first day of #halfbloodbingo #bookbingo and I started off with some quick reads. This graphic novel was eerie and full of potent for everyone things to come. A cool read.

An amazing and shocking graphic novel about the youth of a real life serial killer.

Makes you think about what could have been different if literally anyone had noticed how troubled Dahmer was a kid. But for all that, as Backderf tells it, there were some guys who were willing to accept him, weirdness and all, giving him what he would later recall as the only friends he‘d had.

This is brilliant! Graphic psychological memoirs are where it's at. Very good.

Halfway to #24B42019 !!!!

This graphic memoir is banana pants!! 🍌👖

Well documented and drawn, Backderf recounts what he remembers and pieces together about serial killer Jeffery Dahmer from high school. Creepy.

Not what I expected, but even better than what I thought. This is a detailed graphic novel about Jeffrey Dahmer‘s early life before he became the killer everyone knows him as. The artwork is fantastic and the story is impossible to put down. Coming round the bend with my last kitty buddy, Gatsby, cuddling with me to help finish out one more hour for 24b4monday!

It was an amazing and interesting book loved it. And all my friends has borrowed it and they said they loved it to

A complete departure from what I usually read. I‘m not a fan of graphic novels or serial killers! However my brother was talking about the movie made based on this book and of course my graphic loving partner had a copy . She got it at an op shop for $2 and had never read it. A look at his early life by someone who went to school with him. Before the killings. Interesting but alarming. @MrsMalaprop

#2018Book98
While the art style of this graphic novel wasn't my favorite, the book itself was great. Backderf shows the world in which Dahmer grew up, offering insight into what might have led him down the path he ultimately took. My favorite thing about this, though, was Backderf's insistence that no one forced Dahmer to become a killer; he made that decision on his own.

I assume my level of excitement about reading this would be considered inappropriate by polite society.

Creepy look at Jeff Dahmer's adolescence and his slow decline inro madness.

I loved it! The writing. The horrible “adults” who just didn‘t bother (okay they aren‘t horrible but...) the drawing. Oh and the movie adaptation was so worth the watch

Omg @BlameJennyJane completely and totally spoiled me!! I absolutely love everything!!! I want to dive right into all three of books with a cup of tea and my candy at my side! Those Pops are FANTASTIC and I will get a ton of use out of that cool notebook! Thank you so much!!! 💜 #itstrulycriminalswap

#JeffreyDahmer #serialkillers #graphicnovel

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Had to reread this one because @KUBuckeye and I were discussing it the other day. Quick read and I really enjoy the style of comic the author drew. Highly depressing, but still a great insight into the early years of #JeffreyDahmer