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Janes in love / by Cecil Castellucci and Jim Rugg ; with lettering by Rob Clark, Jr., and gray tones by Jasen Lex.
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- ISBN: 9781401213879 (pbk.) :
- ISBN: 1401213871 (pbk.) :
- Physical Description: 151 p. : chiefly ill. ; 21 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Minx, c2008.
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- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2008 October #1
The Plain Janes (2007) launched DC Comics' female-centered imprint Minx, and now that book's creators and characters return for a new tale of guerilla-art warfare, longing, and love. Jane number one is still trying to express in her art the path to a happy ending for herself, her friends, and the conservative community in which they live. She's also suffering guilt over the suspension from school of her friend Damon, whom she also happens to be looking at with more than just friendship in mind. Top it all off with her mother's nervous semi-breakdown and the romantic turmoil in her fellow Janes' lives, and you've got a recipe for classic teen angst. This is somewhat less focused than the first installmentâwhich is required reading to fully understand this oneâbut novelist Castellucci still creates a realistic and compelling teenage voice. It's a fun and sometimes powerful read, invested with a strong message about how we can all be held back by our fears. The happy ending, which even teenagers get sometimes, is a very welcome addition. Copyright 2008 Booklist Reviews. - Horn Book Guide Reviews : Horn Book Guide Reviews 2009 Spring
Despite their victory in The Plain Janes, the community-art champions and odd-girls-out face even greater challenges in their second graphic novel. The authorities close in as they struggle with community relations, internal conflict, and romantic and family woes. Text and art complement each other with precision and wit, focusing and amplifying the story's emotional content without overstating it. Copyright 2008 Horn Book Guide Reviews. - Horn Book Magazine Reviews : Horn Book Magazine Reviews 2008 #6
Despite their victory in The Plain Janes (rev. 7/07), the community-art champions and odd-girls-out Jane, Theatre Jane, Jayne, and Polly Jane face even greater challenges in their second graphic novel. Though Jane's crush Damon took the fall for the "art attacks" perpetrated by People Loving Art in Neighborhoods, the authorities are closing in on the group's remaining members, who struggle with finances, community relations, and internal conflict. Then, when an anthrax scare hits close to home, Jane's mother develops intense agoraphobia. And if all that wasn't enough, Valentine's Day is approaching, and each of the Janes is beset by romantic woes. As before, text and art complement each other with precision and wit, focusing and amplifying the story's emotional content without overstating it. With Castellucci mining new narrative territory, this sequel more than fulfills the promise of its predecessor, delving deeply into the nuances of the Janes' friendships, the moral gray areas of their art "attacks," and Jane and her parents' ongoing efforts to deal with the terrorist attack that initially sent them to the suburbs. Likewise, the characters continue to reveal new layers of themselves; the identity of Jane's secret admirer is a particularly nice touch. With compassion, insight, and just the right amount of get-up-and-go, Castellucci addresses the anxiety of our times -- and leaves us feeling hopeful. Copyright 2008 Horn Book Magazine Reviews. - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2008 August #1
Jane Beckles and her crew of like-named conspirators return in this sequel to The Plain Janes (2007). This time around, they are plagued by all manner of heartacheâand plenty of other woes, too. Their guerilla-art group, People Loving Art in Neighborhoods (PLAIN), is hotly pursued by a glowering police officer. They have no money for art supplies, and they can't seem to stop bickering among themselves. Meanwhile, Jane's already-troubled mother withdraws further after learning of the anthrax-related death of a friend. At times disheartened, Jane struggles to find a solution that will keep the group going. Rugg's detailed, shaded drawings effectively bring Castellucci's realistic, thoughtful characters to life. The novelty of its premise made the first in this series remarkable, and happily, the overarching spirit of art triumphing over fear in this second offering expands on it and still rings true. (Graphic fiction. 12 & up) Copyright Kirkus 2008 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved. - Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 2008 September #1
The second book of the PLAIN Janes series returns to the four Janes of suburban town Kent Waters and their public art "attacks" as People Loving Art in Neighborhoods (PLAIN). This time the story line is sprinkled with bits of romance as the various Janes struggle to approach their love interests for dates to the school dance and the main Jane applies for an art grant. Castellucci writes with ambition, including threads that pull in issues of terrorism, fear, free art and adolescent anxiety. Unfortunately, the resulting tangle of political overtones sometimes clutters what could have been a clearer story of one girl's artistic aspirations and the underlying theme of friendship. Rugg, whose art and unfettered concepts of femininity soared with Street Angel , is more constrained with the two-dimensional characters he's illustrating. As the second book of the series, a character breakdown or introduction would be helpful to new readers. Otherwise, it's a suitable read for those who enjoyed the first Janes book, but not a good entry point for anyone unfamiliar with the series. (Sept.)
[Page 41]. Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2008 November
Gr 8â10âIn this sequel to The Plain Janes (Minx, 2007), the Janes bravely continue to pursue their love of boys and their love of art, facing challenges from the police, their parents, and the community. Castellucci deftly deals with a number of serious issues, including anxiety and depression, mortality, body image, gay relationships, and community activism. Fortunately, they never weigh down the narrative: this is a sweet, quirky story with some uplifting (though never pedantic) messages. Rugg's clean, crisp illustrations are the perfect accompaniment, giving the comic a hip, indie look that resembles Adrian Tomine's work.âLisa Goldstein, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
[Page 151]. Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.
