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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
I loved the art, I loved the message, I loved this book!
Honestly it was a random grab from the library’s newest picks. I didn’t think I would like it. But I binged it in a day.
I wasn't sure I would like this book, but I couldn't stop reading it. Frankie doesn't fit in, but he doesn't particularly want to. His relationship with his sister is relatable, and his parents are unique as can be. I really liked how different this story felt, and loved the fact that it takes place in MN and there are countless references to places I know.
I normally do not pick up a book based on the cover. I like to do research before hand. I saw the spine of this book at the library and thought the artwork looked so cool;so I picked it up. It looked like a humorous read. I didn't enjoy it. I only kept reading the book because of the artwork. I wasn't drawn to any of the characters. Most of the characters were always mad. They had tantrums all the time. The humor was dirty. It just was not my thing. Lesson: Don't judge a book by it's cover.
2.5 bananas
2.5 bananas
I loved this book, mainly because it combined two things I love: street art and Minneapolis. It also had a healthy does of disregard for the gender binary, so let's count that as three things I love.
This was such a fantastic ride! Fast paced, funny and innovative. So thankful I found it!!!!
Reading: Physical Book; library borrowing
Plot: 6/10
Character: 4.8/10
Font: 7.9/10
This book is entertainingly genius but unfortunately I can only give 3.3 stars. Frankie's revenge to get back for his sister, Lou was payback-ed comes with consequence and danger. Anyway, enjoyed reading it along with the graphics in few pages
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
the main character was very unlikeable, honestly everyone was unlikeable except for the parents. and the ending did not make up for all the shitty things that everyone did. parts of it were enjoyable and then other parts made me want to put the book down and never pick it back up. but there was something there that kept me coming back. overall, disappointing
Actual rating: 3.5 stars
I picked this book up at a book fair, not knowing anything about it. What attracted me to it was that it was a novel/graphic novel hybrid which I’ve never seen before. The story itself was an easy read - nothing groundbreaking, but definitely enjoyable. Characters were pretty two dimensional, especially Lou and Rory who seem to have minimal reasons for their shitty actions. For some reason the characters reminded me of the TV show Daria, probably because Lou and Rory were both caricatures of a theatre girl and the hot, bitchy, manipulative girl, similar to how every Daria character is a dramatic version of a high school stereotype. The art in the book really added to the story, especially when the whacky sculptures came in. This was by no means the best book I’ve ever read, but I did really enjoy it!
I picked this book up at a book fair, not knowing anything about it. What attracted me to it was that it was a novel/graphic novel hybrid which I’ve never seen before. The story itself was an easy read - nothing groundbreaking, but definitely enjoyable. Characters were pretty two dimensional, especially Lou and Rory who seem to have minimal reasons for their shitty actions. For some reason the characters reminded me of the TV show Daria, probably because Lou and Rory were both caricatures of a theatre girl and the hot, bitchy, manipulative girl, similar to how every Daria character is a dramatic version of a high school stereotype. The art in the book really added to the story, especially when the whacky sculptures came in. This was by no means the best book I’ve ever read, but I did really enjoy it!
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Man, I am still marinating on this one. I loved the style of this book, and the blurring of art and text is a smart move. I like Frankie's voice, and the concept of a young artist discovering himself while also still being an emotional teenager. But the narrative doesn't really feel resolved at the end and we don't get to see everyone grow. I wanted more from this story, I really did.