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violetturtledove's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A very creepy, darkly funny book. It's gruesome, unhinged and gleefully wicked. A schadenfreude fairytale.
The actual pig-kicking was less of a plot point than I expected (pork-based products take the brunt of it). The illustrations are great and there are plenty of them.
diewachen's review against another edition
5.0
Tom Baker's autobiography was probably the most honestly introspective, intriguing, and amusing autobiography I've ever read. This short work of fiction is just as fantastic. The Boy Who Kicked Pigs is the story of a friendly, young sociopath, and it's an amazing dive into the grotesque. You can almost hear Baker's voice narrating, and the illustrations by David Roberts truly bring the characters to life.
Baker has more side streets and cul-de-sacs in his writing than a Terry Pratchett footnote, and even Edward Gorey never quite reached his level of macabre. I don't know that I could count the ways people die or are tortured in this little ditty. What I can say--call me morbid if you like--is that I loved every minute of it.
Baker has more side streets and cul-de-sacs in his writing than a Terry Pratchett footnote, and even Edward Gorey never quite reached his level of macabre. I don't know that I could count the ways people die or are tortured in this little ditty. What I can say--call me morbid if you like--is that I loved every minute of it.
acorn_soup's review
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
halfheartd's review against another edition
2.0
A gruesome Dahl like fever drawn. A fun trip that ultimately gives you nothing in return.
2.5 stars.
2.5 stars.
loldesh's review against another edition
3.0
Lakin ne muazzam illüstrasyonlar ve açıklamaları!
İlahi Robert, hiç gülesim yoktu.
Üzülesim hele hiç.
İlahi Robert, hiç gülesim yoktu.
Üzülesim hele hiç.
honeymonster's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book sure is gleefully gruesome. I'm pretty sure it's not actually aimed at kids? Unfortunately, it was one of those stories where I can see where it was meant to be funny, but the jokes just fell flat for me.
belladonna_nox's review against another edition
4.0
4.5⭐
Fun, easy read, a bit gruesome. Would recommend for anyone in a bit of a reading slump, or who just likes a bit of the mildly grotesque. I found it reminiscent of Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids (but a bit more grizzly) and the style of the illustrations is like a mix of GTFGK and Tim Burton.
Fun, easy read, a bit gruesome. Would recommend for anyone in a bit of a reading slump, or who just likes a bit of the mildly grotesque. I found it reminiscent of Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids (but a bit more grizzly) and the style of the illustrations is like a mix of GTFGK and Tim Burton.