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mehsi's review
3.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I just couldn’t resist again. Gudetama is such a cute character and I just want to read stories with him in the main role. Though I did fear the repetition that the other book I read with this character, and I was right to fear as it was quite repetitive again.
It is just mostly Gudetama giving advice to people about all sorts of things in his Gudetama way. Sometimes enthusiastic, sometimes he is just tired of it all. I did love that people went to him for advice though and I was looking forward to seeing what Gudetama would say. But it did get a bit repetitive. It was just like I was reading an advice book. There was one story that ran through the whole book and I loved that one as it was a story. Something with more bones and more life.
All these stories take place during the holidays. New Years, Christmas, and others. It is a bit too soon for me for Christmas, come back in November, but I did love the theme. I love seeing all the Christmas things, and all the other holidays pop up. Now I am even more hyped for Christmas.
What I would have liked and why I rated this one a bit lower is that there is nothing that shows that we are on the next advice field. At times I had to re-read parts as I was confused why there was a new character. What would have been nice if there was a header or a small part on the left before the story starts that indicates the newest advice.
I did love the art. Gudetama is adorable, but the other people and backgrounds are just done really well. I like the style!
I am not sure if I will read another Gudetama book though. I love the character, I love the art, but the repetition and constant advice giving and not much else is just meh.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I just couldn’t resist again. Gudetama is such a cute character and I just want to read stories with him in the main role. Though I did fear the repetition that the other book I read with this character, and I was right to fear as it was quite repetitive again.
It is just mostly Gudetama giving advice to people about all sorts of things in his Gudetama way. Sometimes enthusiastic, sometimes he is just tired of it all. I did love that people went to him for advice though and I was looking forward to seeing what Gudetama would say. But it did get a bit repetitive. It was just like I was reading an advice book. There was one story that ran through the whole book and I loved that one as it was a story. Something with more bones and more life.
All these stories take place during the holidays. New Years, Christmas, and others. It is a bit too soon for me for Christmas, come back in November, but I did love the theme. I love seeing all the Christmas things, and all the other holidays pop up. Now I am even more hyped for Christmas.
What I would have liked and why I rated this one a bit lower is that there is nothing that shows that we are on the next advice field. At times I had to re-read parts as I was confused why there was a new character. What would have been nice if there was a header or a small part on the left before the story starts that indicates the newest advice.
I did love the art. Gudetama is adorable, but the other people and backgrounds are just done really well. I like the style!
I am not sure if I will read another Gudetama book though. I love the character, I love the art, but the repetition and constant advice giving and not much else is just meh.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
geekwayne's review
4.0
'Gudetama: Surviving the Holidays' with story and art by Wook-Jin Clark brings more of the Sanrio grouchy egg and his questionable advice.
This time, it's the holidays and all the trauma they can bring. From having parents visit that want to take over your entire tiny apartment to creating the perfect resolution for the new year. There is a hunt for the perfect, if impossible to find, gift, and wishing for snow.
Gudetama doles out decent advice this time, or lets folks find the answers on their onw. This is a fun seasonal comic with a really strange couple of main characters. The art is fun too, and I had a good time reading this.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
This time, it's the holidays and all the trauma they can bring. From having parents visit that want to take over your entire tiny apartment to creating the perfect resolution for the new year. There is a hunt for the perfect, if impossible to find, gift, and wishing for snow.
Gudetama doles out decent advice this time, or lets folks find the answers on their onw. This is a fun seasonal comic with a really strange couple of main characters. The art is fun too, and I had a good time reading this.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
dame_samara's review
3.0
I wish I could say I could recommend this book this year, as it was enjoyable and while I thoroughly enjoy Gudetama's presence. In a year like this, it's hard to recommend a dose of more pessimism to people. This book left me wanting to "get back to normal" even as someone who doesn't enjoy the holiday.
But once we get back to that type of place, where we are less worried about a pandemic and more worried about our in-laws showing up at our door un-invited, I would definitely recommend this book for many smiles and at least a couple of good laughs.
But once we get back to that type of place, where we are less worried about a pandemic and more worried about our in-laws showing up at our door un-invited, I would definitely recommend this book for many smiles and at least a couple of good laughs.
marzipan9's review
5.0
This is an absolutely adorable little graphic novel following people through one of the happiest and most stressful time--the end of year holidays from Thanksgiving through New Years. Gudetama acts as an advice columnist and gives people advice on how to handle many common holiday situations from buying gifts for coworkers to handling family members. The pictures make it attractive for kids of all ages, but any adult can related to the little vignettes presented.
theseblankpages's review
4.0
This manga was so cozy to read, and absolutely perfect for the lead up to winter!!
In "Gudetama: Surviving the Holidays", we follow Gudetama and his friend, Nisetama, as they wander around helping different characters! From choosing gifts for family and friends, to surviving air travel at this busy time of year, Gudetama provides solutions whilst also giving us a little chuckle.
Honestly i'm just ready for the winter holidays at this point, and i think this manga will be perfect to pick up in December if you're looking for a short read that will give you all the wintery feels!!
I'm looking forward to reading the next installment in this series, because I also enjoyed reading the Valentines themed manga a few months back, and the artwork is simply delightful. Gudetama to is just too hilariously relatable!!
Rating: 3.5/5
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Oni-Press for providing this eArc in echange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
In "Gudetama: Surviving the Holidays", we follow Gudetama and his friend, Nisetama, as they wander around helping different characters! From choosing gifts for family and friends, to surviving air travel at this busy time of year, Gudetama provides solutions whilst also giving us a little chuckle.
Honestly i'm just ready for the winter holidays at this point, and i think this manga will be perfect to pick up in December if you're looking for a short read that will give you all the wintery feels!!
I'm looking forward to reading the next installment in this series, because I also enjoyed reading the Valentines themed manga a few months back, and the artwork is simply delightful. Gudetama to is just too hilariously relatable!!
Rating: 3.5/5
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Oni-Press for providing this eArc in echange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
vaiomo's review
3.0
Thank you to the publisher for giving me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I quite liked this comic. I really like Gudetama so I thought I would give this comic a try since it features him. It was very fun however it lacked depth, because yes even these kind of comics do have some kind of depth.
The comic is very witty and fun to read and you fly through it due to the language used. I think it's a very good factor of the comic.
The style is very Gudetama style based so to say. They all fit in with him and everything is used in a way that it accentuates Gudetama in a way which I think is good.
I would recommend this one to someone who is looking for an airy read so to say.
I quite liked this comic. I really like Gudetama so I thought I would give this comic a try since it features him. It was very fun however it lacked depth, because yes even these kind of comics do have some kind of depth.
The comic is very witty and fun to read and you fly through it due to the language used. I think it's a very good factor of the comic.
The style is very Gudetama style based so to say. They all fit in with him and everything is used in a way that it accentuates Gudetama in a way which I think is good.
I would recommend this one to someone who is looking for an airy read so to say.
ljrinaldi's review
2.0
If you love Gudetama, and know who he is, you might love this collection.
But, if like me, you have never heard of him, and find his little advice and quips to be either common sense, or just stupid, and not funny then I would run not walk to the nearest exit.
Others have compared him to Garfield, but Garfield, the cat, not the former president by the same name, was occasionally funny. I read this whole book and could only say well, I suppose that is supposed to be funny.
I am obviously not the target audience.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
But, if like me, you have never heard of him, and find his little advice and quips to be either common sense, or just stupid, and not funny then I would run not walk to the nearest exit.
Others have compared him to Garfield, but Garfield, the cat, not the former president by the same name, was occasionally funny. I read this whole book and could only say well, I suppose that is supposed to be funny.
I am obviously not the target audience.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
openmypages's review
3.0
This was my first Gudetama read, as I get into graphic novels, I am looking for the stories that work for me. I was attracted to Gudetama's sardonic practicality. He is quite kind in that he helps all his friends who seem to be in the craziest situations. There were a few chuckles throughout but not really the laugh out loud I was hoping for. Some of the story ideas were pretty common ones (situations in friendship, work and family) and the art was just ok.
Thanks to Netgalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
irayred's review
3.0
Gudetama is the ‘lazy egg’ that completely depicts the mood, and is quite easy to feel represented one way or another. As the name suggests, it’s focused on what Christmas is like: the fun parts, the obnoxious ones and it even gives hope for the New Year to come –let’s face it, 2020 hasn’t been a good year at all but we cannot stay in that mindset.
Despite being so short, it’s really entertaining to read and it’s the perfect gift for someone who loves Gudetama or who might be interested in an accurate representation of what an adult feels like in these days.
I liked the simple art style and I’ve always been curious of Gudetama, and after this one, I’ll be sure to pick up the other books from the author.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley.
Despite being so short, it’s really entertaining to read and it’s the perfect gift for someone who loves Gudetama or who might be interested in an accurate representation of what an adult feels like in these days.
I liked the simple art style and I’ve always been curious of Gudetama, and after this one, I’ll be sure to pick up the other books from the author.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley.
fernandie's review
3.0
Kind of weird, but cute.
Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.