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geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Bad Machinery Volume 3: The Case of the Simple Soul' is another in the series about youth in Tackleford trying to solve mysterious doings in their town. This series makes me laugh out loud, and I can't explain why.
After a series of barn fires in their town, the kids try to figure out what is the cause. When Lottie and Mildred meet a man living under the bridge, they mistake him for a troll. The boys think he is behind the fires, but the girls want to clean him up and set him up for romance. Meanwhile, the Tackleford fire department is a little too enthusiastic about fire, and eventually there are mobs with pitchforks. In other words, a typical adventure in Tackleford.
The art is okay, but I love the dialogue with the characters. It's a great level of snark. The book concludes with a glossary of unfamiliar British terms as well as a gallery of potential husband types from Lottie and Mildred. It's all great fun and I loved it as much as the last volume I read. I look forward to the next mysterious adventure.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this hilarious graphic novel.
After a series of barn fires in their town, the kids try to figure out what is the cause. When Lottie and Mildred meet a man living under the bridge, they mistake him for a troll. The boys think he is behind the fires, but the girls want to clean him up and set him up for romance. Meanwhile, the Tackleford fire department is a little too enthusiastic about fire, and eventually there are mobs with pitchforks. In other words, a typical adventure in Tackleford.
The art is okay, but I love the dialogue with the characters. It's a great level of snark. The book concludes with a glossary of unfamiliar British terms as well as a gallery of potential husband types from Lottie and Mildred. It's all great fun and I loved it as much as the last volume I read. I look forward to the next mysterious adventure.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this hilarious graphic novel.
christiana's review against another edition
4.0
Don’t know why, but this one super *~*spoke*~* to me. It was hilarious, exactly what I needed, and reminded me what a great series this is.
themorbidcorvid's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jexjthomas's review against another edition
4.0
I love this series. it's very wholesome and adorable.
mschlat's review against another edition
4.0
Yea! It's the latest installment of the graphic novel series most in need of a book stand to help read it! (It's a very floppy book.)
I really most be getting into this series, because I responded viscerally to the introduction of another male preteen. ("No! There are three boys and three girls! That's all!") As always, Allison mixes well the innocence and snarkiness of middle school youth, and it helps that the mystery in this volume is much more straightforward, putting a greater emphasis on characters. I do wish he would do more with the teachers, and his firetrucks are nothing more than boxes with wheels, but those are small quibbles compared to the humor in the book.
I really most be getting into this series, because I responded viscerally to the introduction of another male preteen. ("No! There are three boys and three girls! That's all!") As always, Allison mixes well the innocence and snarkiness of middle school youth, and it helps that the mystery in this volume is much more straightforward, putting a greater emphasis on characters. I do wish he would do more with the teachers, and his firetrucks are nothing more than boxes with wheels, but those are small quibbles compared to the humor in the book.
philipf's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
tabby2920's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pwbalto's review against another edition
5.0
Honestly, I would be perfectly happy reading nothing but Bad Machinery for the rest of my life. These books, half aimless British middle school banter and half ridiculous mystery, make me giggle out loud.