jordb1213's review against another edition
4.0
I came into this not really knowing what to expect, beyond an exploration of the concept of touch. However, I was really impressed by the ways this short (32 page) graphic novel touched (pun intended) on consent and boundaries, trauma awareness, and therapeutic methods. Additionally, the artwork is beautiful, making this a very pleasant read and there were a few exercises that made the book feel more interactive. I would really highly recommend this to people working with middle and lower-high school students (6-10th grade) who want a way to explain consent and touch boundaries interpersonally and medically.
claire60's review against another edition
3.0
The latest in the 'really strange' series and this time the focus is touch. Some useful information here, about how touch works and how it might not be what we expect. I would have liked more referencing to the Trauma is really strange book and how touch can be problematic which was glossed over here a little I felt. There are some useful exercises included which again could have been highlighted better, as in they could be used by individuals or couples trying to discover what kind of touch they enjoy. I would say a good beginning that could have made more of the knowledge of the subject the author clearly has.
With thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
With thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
zepysgirl's review against another edition
2.0
I feel like this one was a lot more woo-woo than previous books in this series...
bookishmisfit's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful graphic novel!
With recent events, and such isolation being felt by so many people, a story like this can help give us perspective on how we as humans function in a world where one of our most basic needs is now seen as an evil.
With recent events, and such isolation being felt by so many people, a story like this can help give us perspective on how we as humans function in a world where one of our most basic needs is now seen as an evil.
imrereads's review against another edition
informative
3.0
It's in essense a short, impormative graphic comic about the science of touch. I wish it was a bit longer, or had more text on each page, but I found it interesting nonetheless.
I love that it was trauma informer, discussed different types of touch, and also briefly discussed "bad touch" such as racist microaggressions and noncensencual touch. I also like that there were a lot of references should I be interested in reading more om the topic.
All in all I think it was an interesting read, but not amazingly so. It could have been better if it was even just a few pages longer, or went a bit further into each point.
I love that it was trauma informer, discussed different types of touch, and also briefly discussed "bad touch" such as racist microaggressions and noncensencual touch. I also like that there were a lot of references should I be interested in reading more om the topic.
All in all I think it was an interesting read, but not amazingly so. It could have been better if it was even just a few pages longer, or went a bit further into each point.
emilykathleenreads's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this was thought provoking and was definitely an interesting read. I loved the colour schemes of the illustrations and thought the art worked rather well for the actual book. It definitely opened my eyes a little more about touch and how it can be perceived etc.
ashleyreadstoomuch's review against another edition
3.0
**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of Touch is Really Strange by Steve Haines through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this opportunity.
Touch is Really Strange by Steve Haines is an informative graphic novel about the sense of touch. It's an interesting read. It was published on April 21st, 2021. I rated it three stars on Goodreads.
Here's the summary from Goodreads:
Why can't we tickle ourselves? How can slow touch convey more powerful emotions than fast touch? How does touch shape our perception of the world? The latest addition to the Really Strange Series , this science-based graphic comic addresses these questions and more, revealing the complexity of touch and exploring its power and limits. Used positively, touch can change pain and trauma, communicate compassion and love and generate social bonding. Get it wrong and it can be abusive and terrifying.
Everyone's initial experience of life and existence is tactile and spatial at its core. Before we have language, our concepts are formed as we meet a world full of edges and textures. Touch Is Really Strange celebrates the power of inward touch (interoception) and looks at how we can use skillful contact to promote feelings of joy, connection and vitality inside another. Touch helps us feel real and connected, and is fundamental to the development of consciousness and to perception. Steve Haines' new book teaches us how to safely touch people, not parts of people.
The basic premise of this was really interesting. I liked how it presented the information in an easy to read format and how it was easy to understand what the author was trying to convey. It was really informative. I liked how it talked about how important touch is.
The art style was kind of whimsical, but it was really interesting. It worked well with the information being presented. The colour palette was really nice as well. It was quite interesting.
I will admit that I don't have a lot to say about the graphic novel. It wasn't super long but it was well done. It's also not my typical reading topic. However, it's worth checking out if you're interested in learning more about touch and how important and weird it is.
Touch is Really Strange by Steve Haines is an informative graphic novel about the sense of touch. It's an interesting read. It was published on April 21st, 2021. I rated it three stars on Goodreads.
Here's the summary from Goodreads:
Why can't we tickle ourselves? How can slow touch convey more powerful emotions than fast touch? How does touch shape our perception of the world? The latest addition to the Really Strange Series , this science-based graphic comic addresses these questions and more, revealing the complexity of touch and exploring its power and limits. Used positively, touch can change pain and trauma, communicate compassion and love and generate social bonding. Get it wrong and it can be abusive and terrifying.
Everyone's initial experience of life and existence is tactile and spatial at its core. Before we have language, our concepts are formed as we meet a world full of edges and textures. Touch Is Really Strange celebrates the power of inward touch (interoception) and looks at how we can use skillful contact to promote feelings of joy, connection and vitality inside another. Touch helps us feel real and connected, and is fundamental to the development of consciousness and to perception. Steve Haines' new book teaches us how to safely touch people, not parts of people.
The basic premise of this was really interesting. I liked how it presented the information in an easy to read format and how it was easy to understand what the author was trying to convey. It was really informative. I liked how it talked about how important touch is.
The art style was kind of whimsical, but it was really interesting. It worked well with the information being presented. The colour palette was really nice as well. It was quite interesting.
I will admit that I don't have a lot to say about the graphic novel. It wasn't super long but it was well done. It's also not my typical reading topic. However, it's worth checking out if you're interested in learning more about touch and how important and weird it is.