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whatbluereads's review against another edition
3.0
"Hire a kidnapper. Keep them on speed dial." dude, you have no idea how much this made me laugh!
The Escape Manual for Introverts is oh so humorous. Of course, some of the tips were a bit much, but it was a fun and distracting book. Any introvert would enjoy reading this and will love the illustrations. I am always looking for ways to get out of situations and I wrote down a couple of ideas from this graphic novel. Very creative and unique.
So far, chapter 5: Strangers; How to impede unnecessary interaction with people you don't know, is my favorite chapter.
The Escape Manual for Introverts is oh so humorous. Of course, some of the tips were a bit much, but it was a fun and distracting book. Any introvert would enjoy reading this and will love the illustrations. I am always looking for ways to get out of situations and I wrote down a couple of ideas from this graphic novel. Very creative and unique.
So far, chapter 5: Strangers; How to impede unnecessary interaction with people you don't know, is my favorite chapter.
sarah_moynihan's review against another edition
4.0
This book is an amusing compilation of comedic drawings paired with excuses and tricks to get introverts out of social situations when you would much rather recharge your introverts batteries at home a bit. Many readers are introverts, as am I, and so this was a fun manual to come across. The Escape Manual for Introverts did have some good, clever tricks and some down right silly ones thrown in for fun. The advice is broken down by chapters for the different relationships you may have to the people you may need too use these tips on. Friends, acquaintances, family members, coworkers, and strangers. There were several examples in each chapters to cover a wide variety of situations. But I will say that some of the advice did become repetitive throughout the chapters, but they also warranted being repeated because some of the tips that could work on acquaintances could also work on strangers or coworkers. And tips for friends could also work for family members and vice versa.
Overall this was a fun and amusing guide for introverts to come across, plus it's a very quick read.
I received a copy of this book from Andrews McMeel Publishing via NetGalley, this is my honest review.
Overall this was a fun and amusing guide for introverts to come across, plus it's a very quick read.
I received a copy of this book from Andrews McMeel Publishing via NetGalley, this is my honest review.
glendace's review against another edition
5.0
This book is hilariously delightful. I giggled throughout the book and was honestly inspired by some of the tips given. I can't wait to use the phone call and workplace options in particular. I also enjoyed when some excuses mentioned were ones that I had used personally to great success. The art and lettering in the manual were cute and the overall read was a cozy, feel good time. I'd definitely recommend to others.
Thank you Andrews McMeel Publishing and Katie Vaz for offering an ARC in return for an honest review.
Thank you Andrews McMeel Publishing and Katie Vaz for offering an ARC in return for an honest review.
nikkiv78's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a fast and fun read, full of realistic situation and interesting ideas.
Highly recommended for anyone not just intoverts !!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Highly recommended for anyone not just intoverts !!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
jkenna1990's review against another edition
4.0
This was absolutely fantastic. I loved all the illustrations that were on each page. And the advice was pretty solid too. It was a quick read but despite that, I really enjoyed reading it.
ashleyholstrom's review against another edition
4.0
This book is so cute and fun! Katie Vaz has given us a fun little how-to guide for all those moments when we’re trapped in a situation with *gasp* another human, and have to find a way out without socializing. It’s a wonderful addition to the introvert cartoon collection.
From Comics to Get Through a Reading Slump at Book Riot.
From Comics to Get Through a Reading Slump at Book Riot.
mrs_bookdragon's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed the humor of this book and the illustrations. Some of it felt too random or repetitive, but overall very enjoyable.
sodrewrites's review against another edition
4.0
As an introvert, I was immediately drawn to this book's title. If anyone spends too much time inside their heads coming up with hypothetical escape strategies from social situations, it would definitely be introverts like me. But I never knew it was something I needed, as I've never seen a beautifully illustrated book offering advice like this. At first glance, my interest was instantly piqued and I had to click to see what was inside. And I was not disappointed!
The Escape Manual for Introverts offers advice on how to escape several social situations with friends, relatives, strangers, you name it. And while much of the advice is humorous, I could relate to it all. I might have even used some of this advice already!
I love the concept of this book and I am in awe of how cute the drawings are. I believe this book would be a great gift for your introverted friend or anyone who experiences social awkwardness from time to time. Cute, funny read, for sure.
3.5 stars
Many thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC of this book.
The Escape Manual for Introverts offers advice on how to escape several social situations with friends, relatives, strangers, you name it. And while much of the advice is humorous, I could relate to it all. I might have even used some of this advice already!
I love the concept of this book and I am in awe of how cute the drawings are. I believe this book would be a great gift for your introverted friend or anyone who experiences social awkwardness from time to time. Cute, funny read, for sure.
3.5 stars
Many thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC of this book.
themichellegray's review against another edition
3.0
As an introvert I found this to be really cute, humorous, and filled with a handful of good excuses to get out of those random awkward encounters!
It unfortunately just wasn't that memorable and only took about 10 minutes, if that, to read.
Thank you to the publishers who provided me with an ARC of this book through NetGalley!
It unfortunately just wasn't that memorable and only took about 10 minutes, if that, to read.
Thank you to the publishers who provided me with an ARC of this book through NetGalley!