extrikated's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like it because it got so many complimentary reviews, but it just wasn't my jam. I don't know what half these comics were supposed to communicate.
briface's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this one but the more I read from this author, the more I found him to view himself as the victim. To much complaining and excuses.
thecommonswings's review against another edition
5.0
The great zen master of comics, a genius who can turn the turbulence of human emotion into something warm, generous and profound. The issue of King Cat about his father’s death resonates more and more as the years go by. A true genius
crispymerola's review against another edition
2.0
I sit and listen
to the sound of
pages flipping
summer air
licks my taint
I can't do poetry. Even if it comes paired with cute minimalistic pictures, even if the writer is earnest and sweet, even if I agree with the sentiments expressed, I can't do it. It drives me nuts. I hope John has a good life.
to the sound of
pages flipping
summer air
licks my taint
I can't do poetry. Even if it comes paired with cute minimalistic pictures, even if the writer is earnest and sweet, even if I agree with the sentiments expressed, I can't do it. It drives me nuts. I hope John has a good life.
pantsyreads's review against another edition
2.0
I wish I liked Porcellino. His King-Cat comics/zines are a big deal in the comics community (especially alternative comix) but these just don't do it for me. Maybe it's because I haven't been following Porcellino's career, but it's hard to say. The themes in this are ones that would normally resonate with me (the idea of "home", our connections to places we call home", etc.) but there was something about Porcellino's lyrical writing that didn't gel with me.
ursulamonarch's review against another edition
I have pretty mixed feelings on this collection. It is heartfelt and genuine - but also not really for me, in spite of elements that really hit home (particularly feelings about the Midwest while leaving it). I don't love Porcellino's artistic style but I do like his meditations on aspects of life.
woolybug's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this but I found the structure confusing and disjointed. Very real and raw and intense emotions. Mad respect - i just wish it read more like a narrative.
camerontepper's review against another edition
5.0
What an amazing collection. I love the sweet moments he shares, his honest thoughts, his great illustrations. This is wonderful and I would recommend it to anyone.