My Friend Dahmer
by Derf Backderf
My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 11.6K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 224 pages.
About My Friend Dahmer
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 | 2012 |
| Pages | 224 |
| Genres | Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 3.88 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,563 |
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What genre is My Friend Dahmer?
My Friend Dahmer is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Horror.
Is My Friend Dahmer worth reading?
Based on 11.6K reader ratings, My Friend Dahmer has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is My Friend Dahmer?
My Friend Dahmer has 224 pages.
Who wrote My Friend Dahmer?
My Friend Dahmer was written by Derf Backderf. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for My Friend Dahmer?
The ISBN-13 for My Friend Dahmer is 9781419702170.0.
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