bookswithzaya's review against another edition
2.0
Ones that don't have enough Greg, I seem to like less.
chloebunny's review against another edition
3.0
This was definitely my least favourite volume. The plot was not as engaging, and I didn't care much for the change in art style, but I still enjoyed it since I love these characters and the world so much.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
3.0
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Overall a good volume that continues Wirt and Greg's search for the Hero Frog.
My problem with this one is the same as the last: the bonus comics after the main ones are just not for me. In this volume, we're given more tales from Ms. Langtree's school. They are simple, nonsensical, and not appealing to look at.
However, the bulk story in this is great. Some interesting characters show up, both new and familiar. Adventures are had, mysteries are afoot, and Greg is his same wonderfully loveable self. Enjoyed the artwork and coloring as well.
This would be a great volume if the final story had been omitted. It doesn't do anything for the series as a whole and isn't engaging to read. Looking forward to continuing Greg and Wirt's adventures but could do without the bonus stories at this point.
Overall a good volume that continues Wirt and Greg's search for the Hero Frog.
My problem with this one is the same as the last: the bonus comics after the main ones are just not for me. In this volume, we're given more tales from Ms. Langtree's school. They are simple, nonsensical, and not appealing to look at.
However, the bulk story in this is great. Some interesting characters show up, both new and familiar. Adventures are had, mysteries are afoot, and Greg is his same wonderfully loveable self. Enjoyed the artwork and coloring as well.
This would be a great volume if the final story had been omitted. It doesn't do anything for the series as a whole and isn't engaging to read. Looking forward to continuing Greg and Wirt's adventures but could do without the bonus stories at this point.
dereksilva's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
The continuation of the main story (search for hero frog) was enjoyable and the shorter school story at the end was decent.
nannahnannah's review against another edition
4.5
Okay, I know more about what these graphic novels are, so I can enjoy the side stories a lot better now. The main story with Wirt, Greg, and Sara (and of course, Jason Funderburker the Frog) searching for the Hero Frog is just one of the stories meant to be a part of the graphic novel collection. The series is meant to delve deeper into the Unknown, exploring other stories in addition, including the schoolhouse and other stories.
So, okay. I need to swallow my disappointment whenever things depart from the Hero Frog story. It's not departing from a main story; it's just exploring another aspect. At least, that's just how I need to think about it, haha.
In this volume, most of the story is filled with the search for the Hero Frog, and I was so delighted with the story! The humor and charm is so similar to the show, and the art styles are adorable. Not to mention we have more SARA. I'm probably going to reread these--especially the parts with Sara. I just love her.
The last story is another schoolhouse story: the smallest cat daughter, Kitty, doesn't fit in with her family. She doesn't like to hunt prey or cook mice. She'd rather read books. So she makes the decision to go to Miss Langtree's boarding school. Only her parents don't expect to miss her so much!
It's a cute story, but that art style still hurts my eyes ... those colors are nearly all bright primaries, and I think the art style is just not for me. I feel bad, but I'm just not a fan.
The bulk of the novel, though? I adore it.
So, okay. I need to swallow my disappointment whenever things depart from the Hero Frog story. It's not departing from a main story; it's just exploring another aspect. At least, that's just how I need to think about it, haha.
In this volume, most of the story is filled with the search for the Hero Frog, and I was so delighted with the story! The humor and charm is so similar to the show, and the art styles are adorable. Not to mention we have more SARA. I'm probably going to reread these--especially the parts with Sara. I just love her.
The last story is another schoolhouse story: the smallest cat daughter, Kitty, doesn't fit in with her family. She doesn't like to hunt prey or cook mice. She'd rather read books. So she makes the decision to go to Miss Langtree's boarding school. Only her parents don't expect to miss her so much!
It's a cute story, but that art style still hurts my eyes ... those colors are nearly all bright primaries, and I think the art style is just not for me. I feel bad, but I'm just not a fan.
The bulk of the novel, though? I adore it.
nannahnannah's review against another edition
3.5
Ahhh, I wish I loved this volume better, because I love the Over the Garden Wall universe and comics! But this volume didn't contain any of the main characters I love.
Instead Fred the Horse narrates a couple stories for us, about some characters that are completely new to us, and some we've seen before, like the Quincy Endicott and his wife, and that one fish who was fishing in the fog (though our acquaintance with him was very fleeting).
These stories were very cute, of course, but I just couldn't connect with them like I did with the ones that included Wirt, Greg, and Sara. It was just a collection of stories set in a universe I love. So it was just so-so.
Instead Fred the Horse narrates a couple stories for us, about some characters that are completely new to us, and some we've seen before, like the Quincy Endicott and his wife, and that one fish who was fishing in the fog (though our acquaintance with him was very fleeting).
These stories were very cute, of course, but I just couldn't connect with them like I did with the ones that included Wirt, Greg, and Sara. It was just a collection of stories set in a universe I love. So it was just so-so.
parisreads_pc's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this one. The art styles are becoming easier for me to differentiate and accept which is really nice also an entire comic about a frog is amazing ahaha
bklassen's review against another edition
4.0
I'm really enjoying the continuation of the mystery! Who is this frog robber? Will Wirt or Greg be right? Must stay tuned to find out!