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lauriestein's review against another edition
5.0
so, so funny. and apt. exactly the satire i needed while missing colbert.
lindsayb's review against another edition
3.0
The levels of ridiculousness this satire hit were pretty entertaining at times and it was kind of fun to imagine this going on just on the other side of the river, but the formatting was off enough for me to never seem to be able to fully get into it. It didn't seem like much editing was done past its original movie script form...and I think I would have liked the movie better had it been made.
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nglofile's review against another edition
3.0
3.25 stars. A smart, searing satire that reverberates, perhaps all the more so because even sixteen years after its publication, the points are sadly just as salient.
There is a great deal I admire in this book: inventive premise, slice-of-life detail, interesting character choices, unflinching calling out of societal ills, and willingness to take on the very serious by framing as madcap, zany episode. I've been thinking for days about the dichotomy between leans into stereotype and subtle interrogations from where they stem.
Many will stop right there at the praise (and have), but where this loses me is the crudity. I do not say that with any judgment. I recognize the audience, but whereas that is a draw for some, it is when I personally began to detach.
illustration note: Admittedly, as a fan of Kyle Baker's distinctive technique, I was partly drawn to this work because of his involvement. His stylized art might seem discordant with the weighty themes, but it is precisely that contrast that makes it work. Colorful caricature plays off biting commentary in a way that throws each into fascinating contrast and communicates message all the more effectively.
There is a great deal I admire in this book: inventive premise, slice-of-life detail, interesting character choices, unflinching calling out of societal ills, and willingness to take on the very serious by framing as madcap, zany episode. I've been thinking for days about the dichotomy between leans into stereotype and subtle interrogations from where they stem.
Many will stop right there at the praise (and have), but where this loses me is the crudity. I do not say that with any judgment. I recognize the audience, but whereas that is a draw for some, it is when I personally began to detach.
illustration note: Admittedly, as a fan of Kyle Baker's distinctive technique, I was partly drawn to this work because of his involvement. His stylized art might seem discordant with the weighty themes, but it is precisely that contrast that makes it work. Colorful caricature plays off biting commentary in a way that throws each into fascinating contrast and communicates message all the more effectively.
whatsatajahism's review against another edition
5.0
Classic Aaron McGruder. Weaving both hilarity, realism, and a sharp political tongue to create what was a totally feasible comic strip on the creation of 'Blackland'.
McGruder is cynical about US politics, but after reading this comic (and the intro by Kyle Baker), you'd definitely understand why that was the case.
5 stars, definitely read it! (But maybe not in public if you're white and don't want people to link you with the racist film......)
McGruder is cynical about US politics, but after reading this comic (and the intro by Kyle Baker), you'd definitely understand why that was the case.
5 stars, definitely read it! (But maybe not in public if you're white and don't want people to link you with the racist film......)
bluenicorn's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this- even when I wondered if it was ok to laugh at certain things (who puts Jesus on a flag??) Being from the other
St Louis, I know it challenged me on alot of my stereotypes. It would make an awesome movie.
St Louis, I know it challenged me on alot of my stereotypes. It would make an awesome movie.
kevinsmokler's review against another edition
4.0
Silly, beautiful, ridiculous great fun. A great implausible idea that's over before it bothers you. Like a great short film.
lindsayb's review
3.0
The levels of ridiculousness this satire hit were pretty entertaining at times and it was kind of fun to imagine this going on just on the other side of the river, but the formatting was off enough for me to never seem to be able to fully get into it. It didn't seem like much editing was done past its original movie script form...and I think I would have liked the movie better had it been made.
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