christianpunk's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
yetilibrary's review against another edition
1.0
It's not good, but it's not terrible. (By "it's not terrible," I mean I liked a couple of things, was bored by some things, and will try to repress having ever read some other things.)
HOW TO DECIDE IF YOU WOULD ENJOY THIS BOOK:
-Would you or others describe your sense of humor as "wrong"?
-Do you think ALL of Adult Swim's original shows have something good about them, in terms of plot, storytelling, and dialogue?
-Did you/do you enjoy the comic strip "Red Meat"?
-Are you cool with a couple of dead animal jokes?
If you answered "yes" to all of these questions, then you will enjoy this book. I am going to send my copy to a friend who fits the bill, and I think he will ADORE this book.
NOTA BENE: If you're a fan of the cartoon show "The Oblongs," you'll recognize some of these characters. Caveat Lector! This is NOT "The Oblongs"! These are NOT the same characters as those on the show, despite the similar/same name and appearance! NO NO NO NO NO! "The Oblongs" treats its weird characters with at least some measure of fondness. That is entirely absent here, as is almost all political commentary, and anything else you loved about the show. Do not pick up this book because you miss "The Oblongs." Only read it if you fit the above-listed criteria.
HOW TO DECIDE IF YOU WOULD ENJOY THIS BOOK:
-Would you or others describe your sense of humor as "wrong"?
-Do you think ALL of Adult Swim's original shows have something good about them, in terms of plot, storytelling, and dialogue?
-Did you/do you enjoy the comic strip "Red Meat"?
-Are you cool with a couple of dead animal jokes?
If you answered "yes" to all of these questions, then you will enjoy this book. I am going to send my copy to a friend who fits the bill, and I think he will ADORE this book.
NOTA BENE: If you're a fan of the cartoon show "The Oblongs," you'll recognize some of these characters. Caveat Lector! This is NOT "The Oblongs"! These are NOT the same characters as those on the show, despite the similar/same name and appearance! NO NO NO NO NO! "The Oblongs" treats its weird characters with at least some measure of fondness. That is entirely absent here, as is almost all political commentary, and anything else you loved about the show. Do not pick up this book because you miss "The Oblongs." Only read it if you fit the above-listed criteria.
eishe's review against another edition
3.0
Dark, dark humour disguised as a childrens' picture book (though one would have to be very oblivious to actually confuse this with something you'd give a child to read). The bizarre and ironical stories illustrated with something alike child's drawings are guaranteed to make any gloomy person and dark humour lover laugh. Stay away if you're easily offended in just about any field of life though, it gets harsh.
acknud's review against another edition
3.0
I found this mildly humorous in a sick demented kind of way. My favorite was about the Siamese twins. Hardly worth the money for how short it was. It consists mostly of cartoon drawings with only a few words on each page.
williamsdebbied's review against another edition
5.0
A collection of very short, illustrated stories, Creepy Susie is disturbing, funny, gross, and extremely twisted. Many of the kids I know will love it, but it's really an adult cartoon.
jessicabeckett's review against another edition
4.0
Blog | Twitter | Instagram | This is a rewrite of a review I'd posted on my old book blog back in 2007/2008.
When I was in high school, my art loving best friend brought me this book and insisted I'd give it a read. I remember looking at the time and skimming through it with an expression that could never be explained and was probably quite comical.
Yes, my initial thought was "why is she giving me this"? and "this looks so weird, how am I ever going to read it?" -- but I read it anyways. Because, why not? I like to give books a chance, even if they seem to not be my cup of tea; plus the more I thought about it, the more I realized that this twisted sense of humor may mesh well with mine.
And it did.
Let me tell you what you already know: this book is not meant for kids. Not really. It also isn't meant for someone who could be easily offended, if memory serves. Creepy Susie is certainly targeted at an older crowd, perhaps above the age of sixteen and the comedy in in this is something that will definitely entertain you throughout your day.
Angus Oblong's strange sense of humor and mind comes to life for us in the form of his stories and artwork. You'll find yourself laughing throughout the short book and become a fan, so long as bizarre sense of humor is your cup of tea. And if that's what you're looking for in a read, this collection of shorts such as "Creepy Susie" and "Emily Amputee" will sure be a real treat for you.
Afterall, how can one go wrong with this:
Your mother never told you these stories.
She didn't want to scare you.
But Angus Oblong is not your mother.
When I was in high school, my art loving best friend brought me this book and insisted I'd give it a read. I remember looking at the time and skimming through it with an expression that could never be explained and was probably quite comical.
Yes, my initial thought was "why is she giving me this"? and "this looks so weird, how am I ever going to read it?" -- but I read it anyways. Because, why not? I like to give books a chance, even if they seem to not be my cup of tea; plus the more I thought about it, the more I realized that this twisted sense of humor may mesh well with mine.
And it did.
Let me tell you what you already know: this book is not meant for kids. Not really. It also isn't meant for someone who could be easily offended, if memory serves. Creepy Susie is certainly targeted at an older crowd, perhaps above the age of sixteen and the comedy in in this is something that will definitely entertain you throughout your day.
Angus Oblong's strange sense of humor and mind comes to life for us in the form of his stories and artwork. You'll find yourself laughing throughout the short book and become a fan, so long as bizarre sense of humor is your cup of tea. And if that's what you're looking for in a read, this collection of shorts such as "Creepy Susie" and "Emily Amputee" will sure be a real treat for you.
Afterall, how can one go wrong with this:
Your mother never told you these stories.
She didn't want to scare you.
But Angus Oblong is not your mother.
enchanten's review against another edition
4.0
What to say about Creepy Susie.... Well its certainly a good book for cheering you up thats for sure.
When this book arrived i was thinking it would be a book of short warped stories so i was rather surprised to find it like a comic in the way it was told with illustrations and little quirky sentences.
Much like the Bunny Suicide books, the illustrations themselves were relatively simple and fit well with the short text that went with them. My favorite out of the bunch would be the sibling rivalry, it had me in stitches and I had to show it to a friend.
This book took only twenty minutes to get through but it is well worth getting if you're interested in warped little books of humour that are meant for brightening your day. If I had a coffee table this would be left there for anyone to read.
When this book arrived i was thinking it would be a book of short warped stories so i was rather surprised to find it like a comic in the way it was told with illustrations and little quirky sentences.
Much like the Bunny Suicide books, the illustrations themselves were relatively simple and fit well with the short text that went with them. My favorite out of the bunch would be the sibling rivalry, it had me in stitches and I had to show it to a friend.
This book took only twenty minutes to get through but it is well worth getting if you're interested in warped little books of humour that are meant for brightening your day. If I had a coffee table this would be left there for anyone to read.
amandajinut's review against another edition
5.0
Still the most irreverent and terribly hilarious book with pictures.