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Thunderhead Underground Falls

Thunderhead Underground Falls

Graphic NovelsLiterary Fiction
Pages
128
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

Jack, a young army reservist, has one weekend left before deploying to combat in the Middle East. He and a friend drive west into a snowy landscape, seeking a final taste of freedom before his life changes forever. This graphic novel offers an impressionistic look at Jack's flight from his future and his contemplation of desertion, knowing that either choice will alter his life irrevocably.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicTenseReflectiveThought-Provoking
Coming of AgeRoad TripReluctant Hero

Genres

Graphic Novels Literary Fiction Military

About the author

J
Joel Orff

Joel Orff is a writer whose work often explores unusual settings and complex characters. He is best known for "Thunderhead Underground Falls," a novel that blends elements of mystery and speculative fiction. Orff's stories frequently examine the hidden aspects of everyday life.

Characters

Jack's friendSupporting
All characters in Thunderhead Underground Falls