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swivelhead's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
allisondukes's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
ashleyrich3825's review against another edition
3.0
I left this book feeling...fine. Not especially impacted, but I had a good time.
The art is great, honestly the best part of the whole thing. The story was fine, I think someone who's more into sci-fi would have enjoyed more than I did.
The humor was a bit hit or miss for me; it definitely got a few hard nasal exhales, though.
Overall, I'm not mad about the experience of reading Bubble.
If the concept sounds interesting to you, chances are you'll have at least a positive-adjacent neutral experience.
The art is great, honestly the best part of the whole thing. The story was fine, I think someone who's more into sci-fi would have enjoyed more than I did.
The humor was a bit hit or miss for me; it definitely got a few hard nasal exhales, though.
Overall, I'm not mad about the experience of reading Bubble.
If the concept sounds interesting to you, chances are you'll have at least a positive-adjacent neutral experience.
sarah2438's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of fun, one of my favorite graphic novels I've read!
historysworstmonster's review against another edition
5.0
Such a fun book! It is a different experience than listening to the podcast, but it is equally enjoyable. It's really funny, and works well as it's own thing. At the end I wanted more. More podcasts, more comics, I want to see the movie. I love the world Jordan Morris and Sarah Morgan created, and I want more of it!
justin_lindemann's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Fun read. It’s like a what if we lived in a post-apocalyptic, corporate-run, Dungeons and Dragons world.
eyesofcrows's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
It was definitely a fun read (speaking as someone who has never read the podcast this is based off). I found the characters pretty interesting and relatable. The overarching storyline kept my attention and I found the art style delightful.
Now, I know some of the next things I say might be explained in the podcast and such but, as a purely book reader, I wish more of each character was put into focus. Van’s issues with wanting to fit in combined to his want to “be special,” Annie’s commitment issues and her hard headedness, Morgan’s weird relationship with her dad and the life she built in the Bubble, and just anything more on Mitch other than being the lovable nerd idiot. All of them had their problems and I just wish I could see a bit more of them. I know the whole book was episodic, with each focusing a tad on a character, but it just didn’t feel enough. The Dad character I found the most confusing, really, because I understood his compassion for Morgan and his commitment to his village. It’s just Morgan muddies things up with how hot and cold she can treat her father.
It’s a lot of complaints but I really did have fun time. There were a lot of goofs—some funnier than others—and it’s got some banging art.
Now, I know some of the next things I say might be explained in the podcast and such but, as a purely book reader, I wish more of each character was put into focus. Van’s issues with wanting to fit in combined to his want to “be special,” Annie’s commitment issues and her hard headedness, Morgan’s weird relationship with her dad and the life she built in the Bubble, and just anything more on Mitch other than being the lovable nerd idiot. All of them had their problems and I just wish I could see a bit more of them. I know the whole book was episodic, with each focusing a tad on a character, but it just didn’t feel enough. The Dad character I found the most confusing, really, because I understood his compassion for Morgan and his commitment to his village. It’s just Morgan muddies things up with how hot and cold she can treat her father.
It’s a lot of complaints but I really did have fun time. There were a lot of goofs—some funnier than others—and it’s got some banging art.