Daytripper

This graphic novel is just pure perfection—from the gorgeous watercolor art to the quietly evocative stories which form the (somewhat unconventional) narrative.

The story is about Brás de Oliva Domingos, the son of a famous Brazilian writer, who writes obituaries as his day job while dreaming of becoming a novelist like his father. The narrative is told in short snapshots interspersed during different times in his life: age 32, age 21, age 47, age 76... What makes it really compelling is the way in which each story ends. But you will have to read the book to be able to fully appreciate what the authors (who are twin brothers!) have done with the structure of the whole story. Although it seems likely that you would have been spoiled already if you dig around enough before you read the book.

I could not recommend this highly enough, and I will surely be re-reading this soon.