Form of a Question written by Andrew J. Rostan and penciled by Kate Kasenow
Andrew Rostan competed on JEOPARDY!, an American television quiz show. Andrew was a fan from a young age. He'd watch with his grandfather who encouraged him to pursue his dreams. Andrew watched the show regularly and had amassed the sort of knowledge just suited to be a success on the show. But he sorely lacked in social skills, making his regular life very hard, especially in dealing with women. He made it to college and eventually to the show, where he realized some valuable lessons about life that go beyond the simple game-show format.
This graphic novel is an intriguing form of biography. Rostan portrays himself sympathetically but honestly. He makes mistakes and has frustrations navigating social circles. His intelligence is uncommon and makes it hard for him to fit in with others (even though we all have things that make us uncommon). The intercutting of his time on the show with the progress of his life works well. It's hardly his whole life since the story ends as he's just done with college but it shows him on a better path for the years to come.
Recommended.
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