3.82 AVERAGE

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apageoutofmybook's review

4.0

arc provided on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

This manga followed a penguin named Pen, who is the pet/friend to a human named Hayakawa. Pen is a neat and responsible penguin, and Hayakawa is a messy student, 

This was a cute manga - Pen has a lot of personality, and I love how much emotion from him is able to me conveyed without words. Pen takes care of Hayakawa so well and does a lot for him, but poor Pen keeps getting in situations where his hard work isn’t as appreciated as it should be! I really enjoyed that two of Hayakawa’s friends were pretty major characters, and seeing their thoughts about Pen. 

This was a quick fun read, and is good for anyone who enjoys a simple slice of life manga. There’s no big overarching plot, but it was fun to read about the small day to day adventures. 
funny lighthearted

Thank you Netgalley and Kodansha for an e-arc of this book. 

At first I was a little confused, but after finishing the first chapter I could not stop laughing.  This has been the funnest read of the year for me.  You could say some of these were predictable, but they were not boring at all. 

I truly had so much fun reading this and I have recommended it to a couple of people all ready for a fun quick read.  I love Pen-chan and I want my very own penguin that can cook for me, please. 
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karenbookshelf's review

5.0

This was one of the best manga I've read in a while in terms of comedy and just simplicity. I loved reading about Pen and his owner as well as his friends. It was just so adorable (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ*.✧ I definitely recommend and I will definitely read the rest of the series!
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hannahmarierobbins's review

3.5
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

This is a really light and humorous set of skits about a person who lives with a sentient penguin. I particularly enjoyed the ones about housework. For UK audiences, the relationship definitely gives me Wallace and Grommit reminiscences. Cute, funny, homely, friend-focused joy.
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natsthecats's review

4.5
adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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mobooks's review

3.0
adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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foreverbookwandering's review

4.0
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No

This was SO CUTE. Loved it. 
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aubdotcom's review

3.5
funny lighthearted medium-paced

Very cute!
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radedneko's review

4.25
funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
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puddingtaco's review

4.0
funny lighthearted fast-paced