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Talking to My Father's Ghost

By Alex Krokus

Talking to My Father's Ghost

By Alex Krokus

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“Shortly after his funeral, my dad started haunting me . . . and it’s been a delight!” —Alex Inspired by real-life experience, Alex Krokus's graphic novel is a heartfelt and humorous story of losing a parent and getting to know him better after his passing. Set over the course of a single year, this book follows Alex and his father’s ghost as they stroll along winter beaches, camp in rattlesnake-infested deserts, and share countless diner meals together. Between fielding fatherly lectures on the importance of doing his taxes, how to properly shovel the driveway, and why he should always tip twenty percent, Alex tries to figure out what he needs to say to his dad.  Is this a good time for him to come out as bisexual? Or maybe he should ask his dad why he loved drinking so much when it nearly destroyed his health? With help from his mom, his brother, a whole cast of extended family members, and, of course, the ghost himself, Alex tries to figure out how to say goodbye. In the tradition of Roz Chast's Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant? and Alison Bechdel's Fun Home, this graphic novel uses humor to examine family foibles and eccentricities as well as the experience of losing a parent. Relatable and heartfelt, it speaks to the universal experience of grief and how it ripples through a community. HEALING THROUGH HUMOR: Told in a series of vignettes with illustrated panels, this graphic narrative evokes the nostalgia of Sunday comic strips. Alex casts his family and friends as anthropomorphic animal characters, lending a playful irreverence to their most serious conversations. His insightful and honest exploration of grief and memory is punctuated with moments of levity and warmth, making this a cathartic, funny, and uplifting read. EXCITING COMICS CREATOR: This is the first long-form graphic novel from cartoonist Alex Krokus. His webcomic, Loud & Smart, follows the mundane misadventures of raccoon Alex and his millennial friends as they navigate their arguably "adult" lives in the big city. In Talking to My Father's Ghost, Krokus brings his trademark humor to new narrative terrain, guiding readers through big, scary feelings with expert comedic timing and refreshing honesty. Perfect for:  - Fans of Roz Chast, Sarah Anderson, Tyler Feder, and Michelle Zauner - Anyone looking for a funny, insightful book about grief, memory, and family relationships - Readers of Alex Krokus's comic strip series, Loud & Smart- People who enjoy unconventional ghost stories
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
208
Release Date:
2025-08-05
Publication Date:
2025-08-05
Publisher:
Chronicle Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1797228188
ISBN13:
9781797228181
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
422 g
Height:
155 cm
Width:
202 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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