A dysfunctional family lives in the shadow of a world famous comic strip and its tyrannical creator Caleb is a middle-aged painter with a non-starter career. He also happens to be the only child of one of the world’s most famous cartoonists, Jimmi Wyatt. Known for the internationally beloved father and son comic Sonny Side Up, Jimmi made millions drawing saccharine family stories while neglecting his own son. Now sober, Caleb is haunted by his wasted past and struggling to take responsibility for his present before it’s too late. His always patient boyfriend, James, is reaching the end of his rope. When Caleb gets the chance to step out from his father’s shadow and shape the most public aspect of the family business, he makes every bad decision and watches his life fall apart. Is it too late to repair the harm? Are we forever doomed to make the same mistakes our parents did? Joe Ollmann is a master at portraying inner torment. His characters vacillate and sob and rage. His furrow-browed and deeply-lined cartooning has never been more expressive than in Fictional Father. Caleb storms around and slumps in equal measure as he tries to figure out who he is beyond the neglected son of a famous man. In addition to being a devastating portrait of the Wyatt family, Fictional Father is a hilariously sardonic interrogation of art-making and cartooning in particular.
Joe Ollmann Ordre des livres (chronologique)
Joe Ollmann se concentre sur l'exploration des complexités de la psyché humaine et des relations interpersonnelles. Ses œuvres se caractérisent par une profonde compréhension des imperfections et des dilemmes qui façonnent nos vies. La capacité unique d'Ollmann à capturer la réalité brute de l'expérience humaine offre aux lecteurs une lecture captivante et édifiante. À travers son style distinctif, il enrichit la littérature contemporaine d'œuvres qui résonnent par leur honnêteté et leur perspicacité.
Mid-Life
- 172pages
- 7 heures de lecture
At forty, John faces a midlife crisis as he becomes a father again to a baby son with his much younger wife. This new chapter brings challenges, including the overwhelming presence of baby gear and the demands of family life, which clash with his self-image and virility. Despite believing that age is merely a state of mind, John finds himself grappling with the realities of adult responsibilities: his job is stressful, his body is changing, and his relationships with his daughters and wife are strained. In an attempt to cope, he becomes infatuated with Sherry Smalls, a children's performer whose own dreams of rock stardom have been derailed by her current gig. As John's obsession with Sherry grows, he finds himself acting out in ways that threaten his career and family life. Meanwhile, Sherry is also seeking an escape from her unsatisfying situation, including her tumultuous relationship with her alcoholic bandmate. Their lives intersect unexpectedly, leading to a pivotal moment that forces both John and Sherry to confront their realities. This encounter may ultimately provide the wake-up call they both need, despite its unforeseen consequences.