zoebrook's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lastremote's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
yourbelovedissy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
sungold's review against another edition
4.0
I might have skipped a few comics, here and there--not for lack of trying, but for the sheer enormity of this collection (and my boyfriend knocking out my bookmark, but I'm not placing blame).
I will say that, while I only vaguely recognized Calvin & Hobbes from the newspaper comics of my childhood, when every ounce of political satire was wasted on my young eyes, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the selections from this book. Not only did it remind me, fondly, of the imagination and wonder that we all shared in childhood; it reminded me, too, of the politically-motivated comics taped to the check-out desk of my favorite local bookstore. Nostalgia works in the funniest of ways!
I will say that, while I only vaguely recognized Calvin & Hobbes from the newspaper comics of my childhood, when every ounce of political satire was wasted on my young eyes, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the selections from this book. Not only did it remind me, fondly, of the imagination and wonder that we all shared in childhood; it reminded me, too, of the politically-motivated comics taped to the check-out desk of my favorite local bookstore. Nostalgia works in the funniest of ways!
jasoomine's review against another edition
Funny. i think everybody knows about this though.
ladysanctuary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0