ljrinaldi's review against another edition
3.0
As I have said many times, humor is subjective and internet humor, even more so. And a collection of a favorite artist is one to pick up, no matter what I or others say about it.
The humor in this book is sometimes laugh out loud, and sometimes scratch my head, but mostly it is, oh, that is funny, but not enough to laugh at.
Here are some that i found amusing:
If this is the kind of humor you enjoy, or you are already familiar with John McNamee, then by all means, pick up this book.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
The humor in this book is sometimes laugh out loud, and sometimes scratch my head, but mostly it is, oh, that is funny, but not enough to laugh at.
Here are some that i found amusing:
If this is the kind of humor you enjoy, or you are already familiar with John McNamee, then by all means, pick up this book.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
kimlovesstuff's review against another edition
2.0
Eh, expected this to be better. A few laughs and giggles but mostly shrugs.
cheryl6of8's review against another edition
4.0
I get a kick out of these, so when I came across this book yesterday in an independent bookstore in Baltimore, I had to buy it. (Incidentally, people who hold baby showers in bookstores are evil! Never spent so much money during a baby shower before!)
The book was fun. Some of these were installments I had read and enjoyed before, but most were new. A nice light antidote to studying for midterms.
The book was fun. Some of these were installments I had read and enjoyed before, but most were new. A nice light antidote to studying for midterms.
urlphantomhive's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 Stars
Like most comics collections I read, I was not really familiar with Pie Comics yet. The title and the cover however suggested that it had to do with books, so I just had to read it.
It was not what I expected. I'm not sure what I did expect, but it was more than I got. Sure, some of the comics were quite funny, but many were mwah and they were not about books unfortunately. While it wasn't for me, I'm sure fans of the comic will appreciate it.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Find this and other reviews on my blog https://www.urlphantomhive.com
Like most comics collections I read, I was not really familiar with Pie Comics yet. The title and the cover however suggested that it had to do with books, so I just had to read it.
It was not what I expected. I'm not sure what I did expect, but it was more than I got. Sure, some of the comics were quite funny, but many were mwah and they were not about books unfortunately. While it wasn't for me, I'm sure fans of the comic will appreciate it.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Find this and other reviews on my blog https://www.urlphantomhive.com
ankysbookbubble's review against another edition
3.0
When I requested this book from Netgalley, I did it assuming it would be a book full of bookish comics.
Instead, I found sets of comics on things that had nothing to do with books. Most of the comics did not make me laugh. A few may have made me crack a smile, but most of them were not funny at all.
The art itself didn't appeal to me much either. It was pretty simple.
I was not familiar with pie comics, and I didn't enjoy this one much either.
Instead, I found sets of comics on things that had nothing to do with books. Most of the comics did not make me laugh. A few may have made me crack a smile, but most of them were not funny at all.
The art itself didn't appeal to me much either. It was pretty simple.
I was not familiar with pie comics, and I didn't enjoy this one much either.
suzze's review against another edition
3.0
Although I enjoyed the topics addressed in the comics, only a very few made me laugh.
calypte's review against another edition
3.0
Simple drawings capture biting commentary about Business, Arts, Technology and more.
I liked the collection format allowing for some multi-page continuations of a few themes, rather than limiting things to 4- or 6- panels. Overall, what’s not to like?
Full review, as ever, is available on my blog.
I liked the collection format allowing for some multi-page continuations of a few themes, rather than limiting things to 4- or 6- panels. Overall, what’s not to like?
Full review, as ever, is available on my blog.
kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
1.0
I think I would have enjoyed this collection of comics about how weird the world is, if only there hadn't been so much profanity and excessive use of the word "pimp." Some of the punchlines are crass, and I prefer clean humor. Some of the comics are wholesome and good, but a significant amount are not.
I liked the simple art style, and the clarity of each panel.
I'm not sure why this collection is entitled "Book Learnin'". I thought it was comics about books, with reading as the main subject material for the jokes, but it's not. There isn't a single joke about reading or books.
Disclaimer: I received an ecopy of this book from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts and are not influenced by anyone.
I liked the simple art style, and the clarity of each panel.
I'm not sure why this collection is entitled "Book Learnin'". I thought it was comics about books, with reading as the main subject material for the jokes, but it's not. There isn't a single joke about reading or books.
Disclaimer: I received an ecopy of this book from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts and are not influenced by anyone.
krys_and_books's review against another edition
2.0
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher I was able to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
***
Book Learnin’ was a quick read. Not entirely my sense of humor, and since humor is objective there are going to be plenty of people who will find enjoyment in this collection. The collection is split like it’s a classroom setting so covers topics and not books like I thought when I saw the cover. The art is simplistic and easy. It’s actually a fun art style, a lot you can do with it, just the humor wasn’t exactly for me.
***
Book Learnin’ was a quick read. Not entirely my sense of humor, and since humor is objective there are going to be plenty of people who will find enjoyment in this collection. The collection is split like it’s a classroom setting so covers topics and not books like I thought when I saw the cover. The art is simplistic and easy. It’s actually a fun art style, a lot you can do with it, just the humor wasn’t exactly for me.