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readorrot's review
4.0
This was fucking hilarious. Grade A feminist satire.
The art was beautiful, and I loved all the references to pop culture. My only complaint was that the satirical advertisements felt a little heavy. I thought they were great—really well designed, funny, smart (and a clever way to world build). But, there were a lot of them, and they kept distracting me from the story.
Overall though, a great read. Can’t wait for the next volume.
The art was beautiful, and I loved all the references to pop culture. My only complaint was that the satirical advertisements felt a little heavy. I thought they were great—really well designed, funny, smart (and a clever way to world build). But, there were a lot of them, and they kept distracting me from the story.
Overall though, a great read. Can’t wait for the next volume.
excellent_taste's review
3.0
Loved the concept and the art and variations were fun, like a lot of the other reviewers I was very underwhelmed by volume 4. I will be reading the next few volumes when I can find them and hope they wrap up the story nicely.
theybedax's review
3.0
Solid premise but the last issue was like watching an episode of Family Guy where they keep saying the same joke over and over again. While the ads are funny I don't want to read a book of ads fake or otherwise. Nothing is lost if you just skim the ones you like and skip the rest of them.
trike's review
3.0
This is a broad satire (pun? What pun?) on the level of Robocop. The concept is genius, but the story is a bit thin. Most of this book is devoted to worldbuilding with ads, government info sheets, and an ersatz magazine extolling the dangers of girl cooties. That stuff is cool and on point, but I was left wanting more story.
We are currently living in an era where women’s rights are being dismantled piecemeal, state by state, country by country. Religious extremists have taken over the conservative party in America, and they are systematically demonizing women while simultaneously undoing the programs which actually solve the problems they rail against. In light of this stuff, a book like this is necessary counter-programming.
On a personal level, I enjoyed this small moment:
My name is Doug, and my last name lends itself to the nickname “Trick”. Everyone with my surname ends up being called Trick. Back in the 1970s I was at my cousin Richie’s baseball game with my brother and a bunch of my relatives. I was sitting on the top bench of the bleachers when someone shouted out, “Hey, Trick!” I watched as the entire group turned their heads as one and replied, “What?” That day I started insisting people call me Trike, after the alternate pronunciation of my name. And so I’ve been ever since.
We are currently living in an era where women’s rights are being dismantled piecemeal, state by state, country by country. Religious extremists have taken over the conservative party in America, and they are systematically demonizing women while simultaneously undoing the programs which actually solve the problems they rail against. In light of this stuff, a book like this is necessary counter-programming.
On a personal level, I enjoyed this small moment:
My name is Doug, and my last name lends itself to the nickname “Trick”. Everyone with my surname ends up being called Trick. Back in the 1970s I was at my cousin Richie’s baseball game with my brother and a bunch of my relatives. I was sitting on the top bench of the bleachers when someone shouted out, “Hey, Trick!” I watched as the entire group turned their heads as one and replied, “What?” That day I started insisting people call me Trike, after the alternate pronunciation of my name. And so I’ve been ever since.
ash_hernick's review
2.0
The premise is interesting but if I'm being honest it kind of sets off some red flags for me - "Man-Eaters" feels like a comic that isn't going to acknowledge the existence of trans people, despite how much it brands itself as a feminist read. I'm interested in the message of normalizing discussions around periods and puberty (specifically in girls) but the way the ideas are presented feels pretty white feminist and gender essentialist at times. The art is nice but nothing special. I enjoyed the cover art displayed throughout the book, though! I just wish the story itself hadn't set off so many red flags.
emeelee's review
3.0
This satirical comic is about menstruation turning girls into man-eating panthers. Parts are definitely hilarious, but some of the humor doesn't quite land for me. Nevertheless, this is a unique and intriguing concept with some beautiful artwork, and I'm definitely interested enough to keep reading.
shawnabon's review
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0