Plot summary, “Here” by Richard McGuire in 9 Minutes - Book Review

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Published on February 9, 2025 12:00:20 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNS8R5Rln1Q

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Here by Richard McGuire is a graphic novel that explores the same corner of a room over billions of years, using non-linear narration and layered visuals. The book starts by depicting the room in 1957, then jumps through various time periods, from prehistoric times to a distant future, showing different people and events that occurred in the same spot. Through overlapping panels, McGuire comments on the passage of time, memory, loss, and human experience. The novel's fragmented structure and its deep exploration of time helped elevate the graphic novel genre, earning it critical acclaim, including the Fauve d’Or in 2016.