Jonny Wells desperately wants to relive his grunge rock royalty past. As bassist of Samsara, he craved the Rock'n'Roll lifestyle that eventually claimed the life of the band's visionary lead singer and his best friend. Now a VH1 cautionary tale of drug addiction and self-loathing, Wells trades his smack for an old battered guitar, and discovers that returning to his former glory days are only a few chords away. Literally.
This is a story of urgency. It's a panicked race to find a way to change events that haunt us for years. We can get lost and continue to cycle through the "could have been" situations, or we can find a way to make peace with what is and keep walking forward. I appreciate the work very much, and find the aftermath of such sudden, unexpected loss compelling. I would recommend this graphic novel to teens or adults alike who are willing to explore these subjects. Read Full Review
Skip to the End is a masterpiece, and you'd be crazy to pass it over. Jonny is ready to relive the past in order to move on with his life, but the magic of music is in its ability to transport you to another place. As a bassist, Jonny knows that better than most. He just didn't know how true it was. And there's something just a little… off… about his sponsor… Read Full Review
Skip to the End is interesting. Fans of the band the story inspired are sure to like it, but then others that enjoy time traveling stories will likely dig it as well. By the end though, it's the overall execution of the ending which plays into the rest of the story that doesn't quite land. It's a good idea, but it's forced to work and could have used another spin before completion. If you're going to do it, I would actually recommend that you read the title and follow its advice. It might change how you read the book, but you might also find some plot holes along the way. Read Full Review
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