A review by neilrcoulter
The Complete Peanuts 1953-1954: Vol. 2 Hardcover Edition by Charles M. Schulz

5.0

Classic Peanuts from the very first years is the pinnacle of comic strips. The humor anticipates much that was to come later in strips such as Calvin & Hobbes and The Far Side. Charles Schulz was incredibly perceptive and found the perfect tone in having preschool kids voice grown-up struggles with social life and self-understanding. As I read this volume, I was frequently sharing specific pages with people who would share my appreciation for the absurd beauty of them. I have too many favorites to be able to pick out just a few to mention in a review. Best to pick up the book and read just a few pages at a time.