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coleycole's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite from the Minx imprint, but still a satisfying read (especially for anglophiles).
thebrainlair's review against another edition
4.0
Confessions of a Blabbermouth (Minx) by Mike Carey (2007)
jenniferdeguzman's review against another edition
3.0
A bit frantic in tone and pacing, but I connected with the mercurial and dramatic Tasha. Aaron A.'s art is fun and the character designs are great, each character very distinctive, though I found myself distracted by the girls' meaty hands a few times. They seriously could kick ass in arm wrestling.
I don't think the implication of sexual abuse is a good farcical device for a comedy, however. Just for the record.
I don't think the implication of sexual abuse is a good farcical device for a comedy, however. Just for the record.
sparklethenpop's review against another edition
3.0
I think I need more action in comics is all. It was an okay story but not that great.
mehitabels's review against another edition
3.0
Again, totally sold on the adorable art, and grateful for a decent story. Obviously Mike Carey's daughter springs from his gene-pool, together they have created an angsty-teen with too much internet story, about family and friendship.
saidtheraina's review against another edition
3.0
Minx title.
Follows teen as she negotiates her mother's new boyfriend and editing the school yearbook - with the help of her trusty blog. Kind of a cool illustration style (though a little busy for my taste). Engaging-enough plot.
... I think my problem with it was that I didn't find the characters likeable, which is an unusual complaint for me to make. The most appealing character to me was Tasha's boyfriend, Ben. And he's minor. Didn't grab me, but didn't bug me.
If I'm gonna booktalk a Minx, I'll booktalk Emiko Superstar or Regifters, not this.
Follows teen as she negotiates her mother's new boyfriend and editing the school yearbook - with the help of her trusty blog. Kind of a cool illustration style (though a little busy for my taste). Engaging-enough plot.
... I think my problem with it was that I didn't find the characters likeable, which is an unusual complaint for me to make. The most appealing character to me was Tasha's boyfriend, Ben. And he's minor. Didn't grab me, but didn't bug me.
If I'm gonna booktalk a Minx, I'll booktalk Emiko Superstar or Regifters, not this.
droar's review against another edition
4.0
It took me quite a while to realize this book is British. It's a fun snarky high school graphic novel with a very active art style. I enjoyed the story, but lost all respect for the mom by the end. The main character manages to be snarky, and rebellious without coming across as a completely horrible person (which is surprisingly difficult in teen fiction).
shanyreader's review against another edition
3.0
One star for the drawings. They were unique, just highly annoying at times. VERY unique though, definitely memorable and in tune with the character and emotions felt.
The other two stars go for plot and characters. I thought it was just...anti-climactic. I didn't understand what the big deal was with the man writing his daughter's columns. I thought something MUCH worse was going on, but that just didn't seem like such a problem for me, that couldn't be overcome. I felt like the ending...was just the worst part.
The book was enjoyable, funny, and passionate; just the ending was my real big problem with it. It felt rushed and didn't leave me feeling resolved. Ah well though.
:D Read it for an hour of entertainment. It's snarky and great for teenagers.
The other two stars go for plot and characters. I thought it was just...anti-climactic. I didn't understand what the big deal was with the man writing his daughter's columns. I thought something MUCH worse was going on, but that just didn't seem like such a problem for me, that couldn't be overcome. I felt like the ending...was just the worst part.
The book was enjoyable, funny, and passionate; just the ending was my real big problem with it. It felt rushed and didn't leave me feeling resolved. Ah well though.
:D Read it for an hour of entertainment. It's snarky and great for teenagers.
leesuh's review against another edition
2.0
I didn’t hate Confessions of a Blabbermouth… I didn’t. But I can’t say I really liked it either. I feel like I was rolling my eyes for a lot of the book. What it really comes down to is the main character. I didn’t like her. She was annoying and rude from the very beginning. And she was supposed to be quirky, but… It seemed like the writers were trying way too hard to make her an “independent” and “angsty teenager”. (Though I don’t know why that’s in quotes. They didn’t say that. You get what I mean.) I wasn’t feeling it and I’m very happy it was a graphic novel that didn’t suck up too much of my time.