D. (2012). My friend Dahmer: A graphic novel. New York: Abrams ComicArts.
My friend Dahmer is a graphic novel that explains the information known about Jeff Dahmer, also known as a serial killer. The sections of this novel are broken down by some history on the friendship of Jeff Dahmer and Derf Backderf, a prologue, the background of Jeff, his secret life, his fan club, becoming the monster, and fade to black which gives some information on how his killings all started. The purpose of this novel is to inform society of the background and history of Jeff. The world just knows the negative facts, but Backderf provides a different perspective on this serial killer. The author supports his book by expressing the misery Jeff went through by being a social outcast, having an unstable family, along with his damaging thoughts and feelings he kept within himself that finally made him lose control. This book also provides helpful extras such as sources, notes, and the players which are the guys that were formally his “friends” if that is even a proper word for them. This graphic novel is very deep and interesting story that could be a great read and continue with a discussion on whether students find Dahmer innocent or guilty of his crimes. Yes Dahmer did commit the crimes, but he also was mentally ill and could not control the horrible thoughts and feelings. What would've happened if someone tried to help Dahmer, or tried to be his actual friend, would he still have committed those crimes? I can see a debate coming along!
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