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A review by geekwayne
Smahtguy: The Life and Times of Barney Frank by Eric Orner
4.0
'Smahtguy: The Life and Times of Barney Frank' with story and art by Eric Omer is a biographical graphic novel about a democratic politician.
Barney Frank started his political career working in Boston for a mayor. Throughout his career, he fought for those without a voice, including the gay community. As a closeted gay man, he couldn't dare be outed in his political career. Eventually, he came out of the closet. Along the way, he helped Bill Clinton and championed housing bills.
This is a pretty engaging story told by one of Barney Frank's former congressional interns. There is a lot of story crammed in to a lot of panels over the 224 pages of this book, which doesn't leave a lot of room for art, but I did enjoy this story told in this way.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Henry Holt & Company and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Barney Frank started his political career working in Boston for a mayor. Throughout his career, he fought for those without a voice, including the gay community. As a closeted gay man, he couldn't dare be outed in his political career. Eventually, he came out of the closet. Along the way, he helped Bill Clinton and championed housing bills.
This is a pretty engaging story told by one of Barney Frank's former congressional interns. There is a lot of story crammed in to a lot of panels over the 224 pages of this book, which doesn't leave a lot of room for art, but I did enjoy this story told in this way.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Henry Holt & Company and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.