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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
A rather enjoyable geek-fest of a graphic novel with references to old school games and the ultimate story of geeky guy fighting for cool girl against her past, in this case her seven evil exs. The graphics are simple but effective and the humour is superb with plenty of little one liners that'll have you chuckling quietly to yourself for days afterwards. My only problem is with Ramona herself, she's stand-offish and rude and I really don't get Scott's fascination with her at all, but hey that's just me.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
this is a rating for the whole series, not just this volume.
I know there is a following of this comic....but I never really understood or witnessed the magic of the book/movie. Lately I've had more time to explore the local library and realized I should grab the first in the series if I wanted to understand a small excerpt of pop culture.....now that I read the book, I can understand why people are fans. The art is fun (def-manga inspired) and the story is so quirky....that I was immersed in minutes.
The story is about a young man (20s) who is floundering in adultdom...without much focus. He is in a band, living with a friend, and dating a high school student when he meets a mysterious, roller skating girl....and his life changes. The more time he spends with this girl....the stranger things become as he finds himself outside of his comfort zone, and ex boyfriends wanting to fight him. Scott is NOT the best guy (re: treatment of high school girlfriend)....but he is human and immature. This is only the beginning, and I am looking forward to discovering more of the story.
Read: If you enjoy quirky, unexpected comics.
The story is about a young man (20s) who is floundering in adultdom...without much focus. He is in a band, living with a friend, and dating a high school student when he meets a mysterious, roller skating girl....and his life changes. The more time he spends with this girl....the stranger things become as he finds himself outside of his comfort zone, and ex boyfriends wanting to fight him. Scott is NOT the best guy (re: treatment of high school girlfriend)....but he is human and immature. This is only the beginning, and I am looking forward to discovering more of the story.
Read: If you enjoy quirky, unexpected comics.
This is more of a comment for the movie than the book, but: wow, it was really faithful. Dialogue, set. Even the cut scenes. Great casting.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you're a teen? Must read. If you're older? Give it a look- you may find something interesting or valuable in Scott becoming less of a loser.
way better than the movie or the show, many more details and everyone is bolder and funnier. scott is way worse like bro how can you disrespect knives like that
More like a 3.5/5. It was a quick read which managed to finally get me out of my reading slump. I hadn't read a graphic novel for many years now so this was quite refreshing for me. I was also glad to learn that the film adaptation is completely faithful almost word-for-word. How Scott managed to pull not one but two women at once is beyond me, and Julie Powers remains the best character in the series.
This is the first graphic novel I've actually read in my life. I'm pretty sure I never even finished an entire comic book. This, however, was quite enjoyable. It takes a bit for the story to pick up, but, having seen (and strangely loved) the film, I generally know what's coming and look forward to it. The art isn't spectacular, but it is consistent (and strangely enjoyable at points. Early on, for example, Scott wears an instantly recognizable Smashing Pumpkins t-shirt that I immediately wanted). I think my favorite bit right now, though, is how quickly it broke some of my preconceived perceptions about graphic novels. This is a medium I mentally associate with hyper-dramatic Japanese stories (adored by socially awkward teenage boys everywhere) and hyper-violent (and at least a little creepily objectifying) superhero stories. Scott Pilgrim, instead, is an unemployed 20-something layabout bassist for a terrible band who awkwardly hits on a woman he thinks is too cool for him. Definitely a change in pace.
I really like this, but I have to say the nana reference just made me like it even more.