Beach Town
by Derf Backderf
Beach Town by Derf Backderf holds a well received rating of 3.58 out of 5, based on 8.8K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 224 pages.
About Beach Town
You only think you know this story. In 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer — the most notorious serial killer since Jack the Ripper — seared himself into the American consciousness. To the public, Dahmer was a monster who committed unthinkable atrocities. To Derf Backderf, “Jeff” was a much more complex figure: a high school friend with whom he had shared classrooms, hallways, and car rides. In My Friend Dahmer, a haunting and original graphic novel, writer-artist Backderf creates a surprisingly sympathetic portrait of a disturbed young man struggling against the morbid urges emanating from the deep recesses of his psyche — a shy kid, a teenage alcoholic, and a goofball who never quite fit in with his classmates. With profound insight, what emerges is a Jeffrey Dahmer that few ever really knew, and one readers will never forget.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Derf Backderf |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 224 |
| Genres | Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 3.58 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,827 |
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What genre is Beach Town?
Beach Town is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Horror.
Is Beach Town worth reading?
Based on 8.8K reader ratings, Beach Town has an average score of 3.58 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Beach Town?
Beach Town has 224 pages.
Who wrote Beach Town?
Beach Town was written by Derf Backderf. It was first published in 2015.
What is the ISBN for Beach Town?
The ISBN-13 for Beach Town is 9781250065930.0.
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