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elsalouisesinger's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 stars.
I have never read or heard of Big Nate, but when I saw this one on Netgalley I just needed to read it. The blurb sounded fun and the cover looked interesting.
And I am really happy I got the chance to read it. It was so much fun, I laughed aloud quite a few times (and not only me, my boyfriend also loved the comics).
Nate is a really fun kid, and his antics never got old. I loved how he tried to weasel his way through things, and in the end getting detentions or punishments. He also doesn't seem to have much luck (with girls, sports or school), though he has good luck with his friends.
His friends are funny too, and they all have a set of characteristics. Which makes it a bit boring at times, but also easy to recognize them by.
In many ways Big Nate reminds me of Charlie Brown. There are quite some similarities. Like having a dog who does extraordinary things, having no luck (also with sports), and how he talks/does. But I don't mind, because while they share similarities there are also things that are quite different. Still fun to see those similarities.
Most of the comics form a story. Like you would have 4 pages of comics that would form one story, or follow each other. Like in one it would start raining and in the next Nate would call the meteorologist and so on.
The comics are really fun, and like I said before, I laughed aloud quite a few times.
There was one thing that was so-so, and that was the art. It was mostly simple things, and nothing detailed. Luckily the comic mainly focusses on its puns and stories, because I don't think it would do well on art alone.
All in all, I will be searching if I can find more Big Nate books, and I would recommend this book to everyone who likes comics and silly puns/stories.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
4.5 stars.
I have never read or heard of Big Nate, but when I saw this one on Netgalley I just needed to read it. The blurb sounded fun and the cover looked interesting.
And I am really happy I got the chance to read it. It was so much fun, I laughed aloud quite a few times (and not only me, my boyfriend also loved the comics).
Nate is a really fun kid, and his antics never got old. I loved how he tried to weasel his way through things, and in the end getting detentions or punishments. He also doesn't seem to have much luck (with girls, sports or school), though he has good luck with his friends.
His friends are funny too, and they all have a set of characteristics. Which makes it a bit boring at times, but also easy to recognize them by.
In many ways Big Nate reminds me of Charlie Brown. There are quite some similarities. Like having a dog who does extraordinary things, having no luck (also with sports), and how he talks/does. But I don't mind, because while they share similarities there are also things that are quite different. Still fun to see those similarities.
Most of the comics form a story. Like you would have 4 pages of comics that would form one story, or follow each other. Like in one it would start raining and in the next Nate would call the meteorologist and so on.
The comics are really fun, and like I said before, I laughed aloud quite a few times.
There was one thing that was so-so, and that was the art. It was mostly simple things, and nothing detailed. Luckily the comic mainly focusses on its puns and stories, because I don't think it would do well on art alone.
All in all, I will be searching if I can find more Big Nate books, and I would recommend this book to everyone who likes comics and silly puns/stories.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
I like Big Nate so much. He is very relatable for middle schoolers, and he is just so funny!I'll definitely be adding this one to my library (along with ALL of the Big Nates I already own).
im_just_that_good's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
kittykult's review against another edition
3.0
I received a free digital ARC from NetGalley. Big Nate releases today, October 14.
Big Nate is a pretty funny string of interrelated comics that deal with embarrassing parents, sports, school, and friendships. Easy for younger children to comprehend but sometimes repetitive, it's a quick read for littler fans of comics or boy-focused stories like Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Big Nate is a pretty funny string of interrelated comics that deal with embarrassing parents, sports, school, and friendships. Easy for younger children to comprehend but sometimes repetitive, it's a quick read for littler fans of comics or boy-focused stories like Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
ssejig's review against another edition
4.0
The boys try to revive Enslave the Mollusk for a Battle of the Bands. Artur returns from Turkey after a six-month trip once again crushing Nate's hopes to get to with Jenny. Nate tries to sell wrapping paper to support the woodchuck. Nate's Dad tries, once again, to get in on the game (mostly basketball in this book) and, once again, fails miserably. We also get another glimpse not only into summer but Francis and Nate doing their back-to-school shopping.
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