florienna's review
3.0
This isn't a bad book per say but I struggled to relate to most of it. Although I appreciate the artist's honest depiction of her mental health struggles, the depressing elements still linger with me even hours after finishing the book. Maybe reading about her negative quarantine experiences is a bit too soon for me, especially with the current uncertainty about what the future will bring.
In conclusion: I'm sure other readers would love this book but it was unfortunately not my type.
In conclusion: I'm sure other readers would love this book but it was unfortunately not my type.
chloemills's review against another edition
5.0
This made me feel less alone. Thank you for writing it Rachael.
magdalenahai's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Sarjakuva dokumenttina pandemia-ajasta on mukava ajatus ja muistutti nyt 2023 näistä lukiessa, miten iso järkytys pandemian alku oli. Toisaalta sarjakuvassa tulee esiin jänniä kulttuurieroja, Suomessa eristäytyminen oli monelta osin samanlaista mutta joiltain osin erilaistakin. Quarantine Comix jää lukukokemuksena hyvin henkilökohtaiseksi eikä kuvaa laajenneta juurikaan tekijän kotiarjen ulkopuolelle.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
Everyone's experience, during the pandemic, may vary, and Rachel’s is interesting because she is close to nature, so some of the things that happen involve spring lambs.
But the main issue, of wanting to be with others, of missing working at, well, work instead of home, they are all there.
Not sure if it is too soon to have comics about this, or if it is just the right time. These were all written as web comics since the beginning of lockdown.
The humor is the sort that makes you nod, and realize that you have the same feelings. As one of her roommates said. “Your comics make me laugh, and then they make me cry.” To which she replies “That kinda of my brand.”
Thanks to Edelweiss for making this book available for an honest review.
But the main issue, of wanting to be with others, of missing working at, well, work instead of home, they are all there.
Not sure if it is too soon to have comics about this, or if it is just the right time. These were all written as web comics since the beginning of lockdown.
The humor is the sort that makes you nod, and realize that you have the same feelings. As one of her roommates said. “Your comics make me laugh, and then they make me cry.” To which she replies “That kinda of my brand.”
Thanks to Edelweiss for making this book available for an honest review.
twiinklex's review
3.0
This is a heartfelt graphic memoir and comics collection about life in lockdown, from the little joys to the bleaker side of things. It's bittersweet, poignant, funny, uplifting and honest all at once.
I really appreciate the author opening up about her mental health struggles (especially how the positive and negative voices in her head are characterised and named here). The anxiety, isolation and loneliness that she experienced are all too familiar and relatable.
It's hard to give this book a fair rating because on one hand, I really enjoyed it and loved getting to know all the characters. Rachael's relationship with Rob is such a sweet and enviable one! The author also had a wonderful support system in spite of the pandemic. Rufus the cat is my favourite, of course.
On the other hand, the book feels like it was written from a place of privilege even though it's essentially a memoir that the author worked on and put together as a coping mechanism during a difficult time.
The author is a freelance creative who's able to work at home, has a housemate that she clicks with, lives in a seemingly spacious home (based on her own illustrations), and has a large backyard garden that allows her to invite friends over to mingle with. Which is far better than what a lot of people have...
I suppose everyone's experiences with the pandemic and lockdown life differs individually, as would their connection with this book. Personally, I'm in the middle — it's a good read, but not something I'm fully on board with.
I really appreciate the author opening up about her mental health struggles (especially how the positive and negative voices in her head are characterised and named here). The anxiety, isolation and loneliness that she experienced are all too familiar and relatable.
It's hard to give this book a fair rating because on one hand, I really enjoyed it and loved getting to know all the characters. Rachael's relationship with Rob is such a sweet and enviable one! The author also had a wonderful support system in spite of the pandemic. Rufus the cat is my favourite, of course.
On the other hand, the book feels like it was written from a place of privilege even though it's essentially a memoir that the author worked on and put together as a coping mechanism during a difficult time.
The author is a freelance creative who's able to work at home, has a housemate that she clicks with, lives in a seemingly spacious home (based on her own illustrations), and has a large backyard garden that allows her to invite friends over to mingle with. Which is far better than what a lot of people have...
I suppose everyone's experiences with the pandemic and lockdown life differs individually, as would their connection with this book. Personally, I'm in the middle — it's a good read, but not something I'm fully on board with.