The awkwardness and lack of surety really resonated with me. I graduated high school six and a half years ago, and going back to my home town still inevitably brings back memories, regrets, and questions of what I'm doing and where I'm going. This was more true before I got married, but even now I still feel like Simon when I'm home, running in to people from high school working at fast food places or Wal-Mart and wondering how different my life could have turned out if I had made different decisions. The book explores questions of honesty, especially being honest with ourselves. It's crude, unfiltered, and reflects parts of us that we may not want to recognize. If you read this, you may discover some new things about yourself. What a wonderful 'slice of life' graphic novel from author/illustrator Derek Kirk Kim. Same Difference's story rings true in every way. The relationship between the main characters, two twenty-something best friends Simon and Nancy, is the kind of close and seemingly-effortless friendship that most people yearn for. Both Simon and Nancy have actions in their past that they look back on with regret. They have to come to terms with their feelings of guilt and then forge ahead into the future (hopefully to places that they personally want to go).
Honestly, it was not revolutionary, it was kinda dull. I guess real life can be like that.
—kymi
Simple story about reminiscing your growing up years, regretting, and facing adulthood.
—narcysse
Gorgeous, moving, human. You should read it.
—mita
smart, honest, real and funny. loved it.
—Helen
honest, thoughtful, genuine
—caramelfudge118
