Skim

I really enjoyed Skim, but it wasn't my first time reading a graphic novel. I don't know if Captain Underpants counts, but I read one or two of those as a kid. Last year in my Women's & Gender Studies course, I also read Persepolis and Fun Home.

I love to read, but as a busy college student I don't always have the time or desire to sit down and read a book. With graphic novels like Skim, I don't have to have a whole lot of time. I finished it in about 45 minutes, plus there were images to keep me visually stimulated along the way. Not just your average English reading assignment.

Although I'm not sure I would pick out a graphic novel next time I'm at Barnes & Noble, I do appreciate the thought and talent that goes into writing them, and I think they're a fun twist on a classic concept.