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sushizhan's review against another edition
4.0
If you're into history and into comics or just want a nice cute funny read.. this is the way to go.
briesespieces's review against another edition
4.0
I started reading this in the school library and I wish I hadn't. Now everybody thinks I'm crazy for literally doubling in laughter and wheezing loudly .
nicoleg_haus's review against another edition
funny
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
mogojojo1013's review against another edition
4.0
It has its ups and downs. There are times when it gets kinda dull (if you don't really get the piece of history to which the comic is referring, for example). However, when you do get the history, the comics are hilarious. I found myself laughing so hard at times that I startled people sitting around me, or waking people sleeping in other rooms. Oops!
svenseven's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
theseventhl's review against another edition
5.0
I love everything Kate Beaton does, so naturally I love this. It's a collection of her webcomics which are usually about history and classic history, with the occasional break for things like Nancy Drew and Batman and butts. Drawn and Quarterly has done a splendid job with this release. I hope her next collection has her strips about the 2010 Olympics, those were brilliant.
cursed10fold's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
pointlessmoss's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy silly jokes, and this book has silly jokes a-plenty! I didn't get some references because my knowledge of history and famous literature is limited... so looking up the occasional historical figure or book character helped -- regardless, the punchlines hit and I liked most of the comics.
An exchange that tickled me:
Nicolaus Copernicus (I think): Kepler, the Sun orbits the Earth.
Johannes Kepler: What if the Earth orbits the Sun?
Copernicus: What if your wife orbits my dick?
Ah, classic.
Nicolaus Copernicus (I think): Kepler, the Sun orbits the Earth.
Johannes Kepler: What if the Earth orbits the Sun?
Copernicus: What if your wife orbits my dick?
Ah, classic.