So Sad...

Reading a book has never been a struggle for me, but I recently discovered my nerd kryptonite: The 9/11 Commission Final Report. As intriguing as it may seem to read about the events leading up to and after the hugest terror attack on American soil, political jargon is boring as all hell. And I tried, trust me, but to no avail.

But fear not, for Slate, my favorite online magazine, has made a dream come true. They are showcasing The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation. Yes, you read right, and it's awesome. Illustrated by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon, this graphic novel takes you through the entire 9/11 Report.

I love graphic novels. I wanna say Brian (the Pimperor) introduced me to the world of the graphic novel; he showed me that they too, are books in their own right.

It's a good read and the graphics are GREAT, so I'd check it out if I were you. I mean, it's no Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth, but it's worth a shot. Will I try to read the actual report again? Sure, why not. But I can guarantee you it'll be side by side with slides of the graphic adaptation. I never thought I'd be one of those that needed to read a book with pictures, but in this case, I am. Too bad, so sad.

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