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Giant Days Vol. 7, Volume 7 by John Allison

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thereadingwren's review

5.0

5/5

Kinda random but still awesome. I just love these characters so much and their world is beautiful.

Loved seeing Susan’s sisters, another one of Esther’s obsessive moments, and Daisy’s relationship with Ingrid.

Not sure how I feel about McGraw potentially cheating though...

sandsing7's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

alicja_p's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful 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? No

4.0

katemarie's review

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

theinkwyrm's review

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funny lighthearted slow-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

3.0

literatehedgehog's review

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4.0

I love this series! Realistic fiction college life that centers on 3 best friends? Yes and yes.

Collection's story lines:
*Over Christmas break, Susan goes home to her separated parents and older, selfish/exhausted/know-it-all collection of sisters
*Horrible roommate Dean finds love in an online game - a sexy steampunk ginger goddess no less!
*Esther realizes she's basically oblivious living under a rock, gets "woke" and into protesting, but can't seduce the attractive activist because she's not vegan and whatever other ethical requirements he has
*Somebody is up to something in their apartment's "lockup" (garage/shed thing? Who knows it's the UK)

I mean CMON, doesn't that just sound like delicious reading for a hot Saturday afternoon?

I love McGraw and Susan's changing relationship. I love Daisy figuring out how to love Ingrid and still be herself. I love Esther's skulls and drama and how she teases customers at the comic shop. Ed has great lines every other panel.

The drawings are so personal and emotive and active - you can feel their personalities radiate off the page, practically jumping and walking and drooping between panels by themselves.