Reviews
The Case of the Good Boy by James Lucas Jones, John Allison, Jason Storey, Jill Beaton, Keith Wood
mschlat's review against another edition
4.0
Checklist for the second volume of Bad Machinery:
Precocious middle school kids solving a bizarre mystery? Check!
Wonderful dialogue mixing snarkiness, deadpan humor, and innocence? Check!
Goofy artwork with strange looking monsters? Check!
Work published in a floppy softcover 12.5 inch by 9 inch format that cannot be held open easily, must be laid flat on a large table for reading, and cannot be shelved spine out with any other of my books? Check!
Precocious middle school kids solving a bizarre mystery? Check!
Wonderful dialogue mixing snarkiness, deadpan humor, and innocence? Check!
Goofy artwork with strange looking monsters? Check!
Work published in a floppy softcover 12.5 inch by 9 inch format that cannot be held open easily, must be laid flat on a large table for reading, and cannot be shelved spine out with any other of my books? Check!
greenrain's review against another edition
4.0
I'm enjoying the weirdness factor of these comics more and more.
libraryanned's review
4.0
John Allison knows how to create ridiculous characters you can't help but love.
tabby2920's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-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? Yes
5.0
rouver's review against another edition
4.0
These stories are delightfully weird & perfect when read online (I was right in that I enjoyed it immensely on a screen as opposed to an over-sized book). You can read this one HERE.
These stories follow the adventures of a group of jr high kids through their school years. They kids get older, friendships fade & are repaired, and they continually come up against the supernatural.
The writing is awesome, I love the illustrations, and I highly recommend you start reading these!
These stories follow the adventures of a group of jr high kids through their school years. They kids get older, friendships fade & are repaired, and they continually come up against the supernatural.
The writing is awesome, I love the illustrations, and I highly recommend you start reading these!
quietjenn's review
4.0
Just as much fun as the first and I am making my peace with the format. Good thing I have the rest of the series sitting on my kitchen table.