Watchmen

It took me quite a while to finish this book. I wanted to read it because I know it's an important contribution to American literature and all that and is also featured somewhat extensively in my favorite book of 2013, [b:Eleanor & Park 15745753 Eleanor & Park Rainbow Rowell https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1341952742s/15745753.jpg 17225055]. [Sidebar: go read Eleanor & Park right now.]I eventually got into the comic book format but it did take me a while to get used to. I mostly had trouble keeping the characters straight...I'm not good with faces, especially illustrated ones. There were chapters and plotlines that enthralled me, but then the chapter would end and I would be whisked away to another set of characters and have to remember exactly who they all were. Nearly everybody has two identities (obviously, superheroes) so that is easier said than done I think.All that being said, I did enjoy the story. I have the movie out from the library and intend to watch it, though I heard it's much different. Recommended to people who miss the 80s and those who are interested in comic books and need a place to start.