40 pages • 1 hour read
Richard McGuireHere
Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Here by Richard McGuire is a graphic novel that depicts moments in the same suburban New Jersey living room from 3,000,500,000 BC to 10,175 AD. It presents various time periods through panels-within-panels that showcase interconnected narratives and events, offering juxtapositions that weave across time to illustrate the transient nature of human life and the enduring presence of nature.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Richard McGuire's Here is a visually inventive graphic novel that explores the passage of time within a single room. Reviewers praise its unique artwork and profound narrative structure, emphasizing the emotional depth and historical breadth. Some, however, find the format disorienting and the story fragmented. Overall, its innovative approach to storytelling leaves a strong impact.
Who Should Read Here?
A reader who would enjoy Richard McGuire's Here is one who appreciates innovative storytelling through visual art. Fans of Chris Ware's Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth or Alison Bechdel's Fun Home will enjoy McGuire's exploration of time through a single room. The book is perfect for those who love graphic novels and conceptual narratives.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsBook Details
Historical Fiction
Drama / Tragedy
Values/Ideas: Art
Natural World: Place
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
History: World
Arts / Culture