Reviews

Calvin and Hobbes by G.B. Trudeau, Bill Watterson

lori85's review against another edition

5.0

Amazing how much the art evolved since these early strips.

libraryalissa's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I read this for a challenge to read a bestseller from the year you were born, because my husband still has the entire collection from childhood and our kids frequently reread it. There are a few outdated things, but for a comic strip, it still mostly holds up 37 years later and it’s hard not to love all the characters. 

x_shark_x's review against another edition

adventurous informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

3.82 - Good
Entertaining and fast-paced. Full of wit and playful banter. Failed to make me laugh. Defies societal norms. Interesting characters. Instills amusement amongst frustration. Brave and prominently reflective comments. Produces an addictive desire to binge-read. Recommended for those exploring the world through an unconventional perspective. 

peytonm's review against another edition

5.0

Revisiting a classic.

luna_bear's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

carriedoodledoo's review against another edition

5.0

One of the greatest comic strips of all time.

salston's review against another edition

I read this to my little ones. All children should be exposed to the classics. And nothing is a classic if Calvin and Hobbes isn't a classic. I love these guys.

katya_m's review against another edition

emperortigerstar's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

lannyn4's review against another edition

5.0

Best cartoon book ever, next to the adventures of tintin. I love the imagination and fresh humor that this book eminates, it's quite refreshing.