Cunningham, Darryl

Cunningham’s simplistic, unobtrusive cartooning and keen ability to communicate a clear narrative (even with the multitude of characters and historical events detailed here) create an insightful, often-chilling account of both Putin and Russian history since the fall of the Soviet Union.

There are moments of brilliance here and excellent economic explication; however, The Age of Selfishness would work better as a sharply edited, nonvisual essay, and owing to its myopic viewpoint has a particularly short shelf life. For a left-leaning but more considered and comprehensive view of our economic climate, Michael Goodwin's Economix: How Our Economy Works (and Doesn't Work) in Words and Pictures is a similar, superior read-alike.

This excellent example of how graphic narrative can make complex subjects fun and digestible belongs in all library collections. Everyone needs to understand the difference between evidence and faith. Highly recommended for curious tweens (especially in school settings) through jaded adults.