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funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I'm not familiar with Jane's world, which is recognized as being the first syndicated queer comic strips, so I thought this anniversary collection would be a good place to start. I was mistaken. This book pulls chapters from Jane's world, which leads to abrupt time jumps. These time jumps left a disconnected feeling for me, and were occasionally confusing. I did enjoy reading blurbs from fans throughout, though, and the intro was absolutely a love letter to the series. I can tell that for the right reader, Jane's World has a lot to offer. I am not one of those people. I didn't like Jane or her adventures, but I also don’t always enjoy comedy. One thing I disliked in this book was that sometimes, the comic would stray into absurd situations that felt out of place with the slice-of-life feel of the earlier comic strips. I also wasn’t a huge fan of the sexism displayed throughout.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Homophobia