Strangers In Paradise Pocket Book 3 TP Terry Moore 1st print

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Strangers In Paradise Pocket Book 3 Paperback
by Terry Moore (Author, Artist)

SiP Pocket Book 3 continues the Strangers In Paradise story with a brief glimpse at middle age for Katchoo and Francine. And with Katchoo’s past buried with Darcy, things should be looking up for our trio, but will David soon follow in Darcy’s footsteps? Don’t miss the dramatic results of years of pushing back at the Parker organization!

The saga of Katchoo, Francine, and David continues, and their relationships with each other and with their circle of friends intertwine and become ever more complicated. The over-lying themes are regret, and loyalty and betrayal. Francine is a bored, unhappy housewife stuck in a bad marriage. Katchoo is a successful artist who lives life at a distance. David is nowhere to be seen. Flashbacks reveal the trials and tribulations that have slowly worn away friendship: Francine’s inability to decide what she wants from life and from Katchoo, David’s mysterious past that links him even closer to Katchoo, and the Mafia life that still won’t let Katchoo go. The particular beauty of Moore’s graphic storytelling shows in its seamless welding of the events of everyday life and extraordinary underworld/Mafia plot.His writing slips easily from traditional comics dialogue to prose to poetry without missing a beat. His characters live and breathe so vividly that it shows how much he loves them and induces the reader to love them, too. Moore’s artwork is consistently gorgeous–darkly cute, conveying emotion with subtle grace and a human touch. Strangers in Paradise is one soap opera no one should miss.

Collects Vol 3 18-24,26-32,34-38.Publisher Abstract Studio (Dec 28, 2004)
Paperback 372 pages
ISBN-13 978-1892597304
Weight 1 pounds
Dimensions 5.5 x 1.25 x 7.75 inches

The third Pocket Book of Strangers In Paradise continues the roller-coaster saga of Katina “Katchoo” Choovanski, Francine Peters, and David Qin, their complicated relationships with not only one another but also their intertwining circle of friends and foes. Although Darcy Parker is dead and buried, the Mafia still won’t let go of “Katchoo”. Meanwhile, her relationship with Francine comes to a head when she is no longer able to tolerate Francine’s indecisiveness. Years later, a despondent Francine finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage. Hardships and regrets abound in this volume that will take an irreparable toll on Katina’s and Francine’s life-long friendship.

It’s so easy to get caught up in these stories and the remarkably vivid characters that author Terry Moore brings to life through his consistently magnificent artwork; each panel is as emotionally charged as it is beautiful. The true splendor of Moore’s expert storytelling lies in his ability to seamlessly blend run-of-the-mill livelihood with high-concept corporate intrigue. But what’s especially unique to this series is the smooth, almost flawless transitions from conventional comics format to eloquent prose to songs and poetry, all without missing a beat. If that’s not enough, readers will find themselves heavily engrossed in the these characters’ lives. I was most fascinated by those brief glimpses at “Katchoo” and Francine in their middle years, having been separated for ten years. There’s a lot of story left to cover with many unanswered questions that will likely be addressed in subsequent volumes. What happened to David during that period?

Readers who enjoyed the first two volumes would do well to pick up this book—though be warned, there’s more emotional turmoil in this book than the first two combined. While more loose ends are tied up, plenty more awaits. I look forward to devouring Books 4, 5, and 6 in short succession.

Angela Robinson and Moore announced in Autumn 2017 that they were developing the film adaptation.8 Moore was working on a script for it. IMG Global Media is backing the project and Robinson will direct.

Collects Vol 3 18-24,26-32,34-38. Near mint, 1st print.