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geekwayne's review
3.0
'The World Book of Records' by Tonino Bencquista with art by Nicholas Barral is a graphic novel about a man with a job measuring unusual records.
Paul Baron works at a publication which tracks world records. He spends his days watching people eat hot dogs and twirl batons. He fields countless requests by folks with feats they think will make them famous. But there are those he denies, and they see Paul in a different way. One man sees a diabolical way to make his name famous.
I liked story of a guy who seems really tired at his job and the unusually hopeful people who approach him. The art was nice and worked. This was a good read.
I received a review copy of graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Paul Baron works at a publication which tracks world records. He spends his days watching people eat hot dogs and twirl batons. He fields countless requests by folks with feats they think will make them famous. But there are those he denies, and they see Paul in a different way. One man sees a diabolical way to make his name famous.
I liked story of a guy who seems really tired at his job and the unusually hopeful people who approach him. The art was nice and worked. This was a good read.
I received a review copy of graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
dsenecal's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Le texte est un peu simple, j'aurais aimé plus de profondeur dans les personnages. L'intrigue est toutefois bien menée et c'est une lecture plaisante.
xbookwormyx's review
4.0
This book is generously provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I haven't read many graphic novels but I really enjoyed reading 'The World Book of Records' by Tonino Benacquista and I really like the illustrations created by Nicolas Barral. I enjoyed the plot line of a man who works for The World Book of Records, who receives hundreds upon hundreds of letters and emails everyday. I enjoyed the mystery part of the story and the conclusion of the graphic novel. It was a nice fast read with great illustrations and interesting plot line, I recommend this graphic novel to everyone.
I haven't read many graphic novels but I really enjoyed reading 'The World Book of Records' by Tonino Benacquista and I really like the illustrations created by Nicolas Barral. I enjoyed the plot line of a man who works for The World Book of Records, who receives hundreds upon hundreds of letters and emails everyday. I enjoyed the mystery part of the story and the conclusion of the graphic novel. It was a nice fast read with great illustrations and interesting plot line, I recommend this graphic novel to everyone.
etienne02's review against another edition
2.0
Assez banale. Le tout débute bien, la touche d'humour passe assez bien, mais on se lasse rapidement. L’humour devient répétitif, on y inclus une sorte d'histoire policière avec une touche de romance. Le tout remplie de clichés et sans réel intérêt. Une BD qui tire à droite et à gauche et qui au final rate la cible!
clwojick's review
3.0
An interesting topic for a graphic novel! It was just as the title states, a book about a man who records world records. He travels the world meeting people, and verifying whether or not they really are the new record holder in their category.
This was a fun read for me. I specifically loved the illustrations/artwork. I felt like the style of art perfectly suited the story, and made it easy to get lost in. I finished this in one quick sitting, and then started at the beginning again to take the time to go over all the beautiful details in the art the second time around. Will be on the lookout for more from this author.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!
This was a fun read for me. I specifically loved the illustrations/artwork. I felt like the style of art perfectly suited the story, and made it easy to get lost in. I finished this in one quick sitting, and then started at the beginning again to take the time to go over all the beautiful details in the art the second time around. Will be on the lookout for more from this author.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!
dustyloup's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 While it's a kind of graphic novel come story, it's also an interesting reflection on the modern need to do something exceptional and the pointlessness of our 15 minutes of fame culture. It is a critique of the belief that aiming high makes you a better person and our recognition obsessed culture. The character Paul makes such interesting reflections on this topic that I recommend it just for that part. On the other hand, Paul's solution at the end falls flat in my opinion. the world's records guide focuses on hope for humanity, even if it is cheap and superficial, it's still positive and gives us a chance to dream for our potential. the records of failure are a means to feel better about ourselves while laughing at others' misfortune, making us feel better than them. So sure, world's records might make us feel bad about ourselves but to do so while laughing at others is not better.
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