I had to talk my book club into selecting this, and don't think anyone had any regrets, although most of the others didn't like it nearly as well as I did. This was only my 2nd graphic novel, but far superior to the 1st one (Feynman). Graphics are simple gorgeous, and truly a labor of love. The story had some odd interludes, but that didn't really bother me. It's also an easy fast read, probably equivalent to a 100-page book in terms of time expenditure.