Talk:Shortcomings (comics)

Talking of Shortcomings...

The book deserves an article, but a better one. (If I had time...) Today, I just removed one sentence (from the so-called Plot Summary) which stated that the book's title referred to "the tragic shortcomings of the human condition". This was attributed to "Adrian Tomine, inside cover". Having a copy of the book in my hand, I see no such statement; and having just read the book, it's clear the title is a not-so-subtle allusion to the main character Ben's preoccupation with his own perceived anatomical limitations. Anyway, the author doesn't write the jacket blurbs; a blurb is hardly a valid critical source; and the WP Plot Summary should simply relate the plot, not speculate on overarching themes. Notes for future edits: (1) Expand the Plot Summary. It's not a long book, but three sentences barely qualifies. (2) Move non-plot information to a separate section, e.g. "Interpretation" or "Themes". Make sure interpretive statements are properly attributed. Happy new year... Arithmeticon (talk) 19:31, 31 December 2014 (UTC)