soleil_soleil's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
chandraleereads's review against another edition
5.0
This graphic novel is simple, creative, funny, delightful, and thoughtful.
synthesizeher's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
huuugee's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ladypalutena's review against another edition
5.0
I followed this comic on Instagram, where it premiered, and I'm so happy with all of the extras that Aminder included in this book. I love the character notes at the end, and the whole thing just really makes you think. If you love this one, be sure to pick up her previous book, "Woman World!"
cl456's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
zoethydear1850's review against another edition
5.0
So clever, so good. You just want to put these characters in your pocket.
robertrivasplata's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Humorous & somehow upbeat graphic novel about being a minority in a racist & sexist society. Othering & fetishization are major themes. Has a children's story within-a-story. The humor and structure of Cyclopedia Exotica are pretty similar to Woman World, but the different characters' vignettes form more of a unified, romantic-comedical narrative than in Woman World. I like the appendix in the back explaining the mythic backgrounds of the various Cyclopean names.