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bluenicorn's review
2.0
I'm not imaginative enough to appreciate this book. Or on drugs. If I were, I bet this would be fascinating. Just doesn't work for me.
brizreading's review
5.0
Absolutely wonderful. This is my first Frank book, first Jim Woodring comix, but it won't be my last. This is a silent, feverish, surreal and wildly imaginative dreamscape of gorgeous, meticulous art, body horror, and humor. I always give extra points to anything that I find "weird", since that's exciting! Interesting! I like strange comix. And this was just so much fun. Can't wait to read more.
jeffhall's review
4.0
As with last year's Weathercraft, Jim Woodring has delivered another book-length novel set in his imaginary world of the Unifactor, and this time around, the focus is all on his best-known character, the anthropomorphic Frank. Once again, the narrative lacks any dialogue, but certainly does not lack for mystery, adventure, and visual splendor. And better yet, Frank finds a love interest this time around! Woodring's work is so unique that it makes no sense to try and articulate exactly what happens in these pages, but suffice to say that his work is as brilliant as ever, and he continues to expand the definition of just what it is possible to express in the graphic novel format.
ohmanbleh's review
3.0
Beautiful art - the detail of the world, its creatures and their body language is amazing. The only real drawback is that it's not quite as astounding as the other Frank stories I've read - it's missing the undercurrent of unsettling darkness.
puddingtaco's review
4.0
Surreal landscapes reminiscent of '60s comix with cute Disney/Fleischer-esque characters wandering around the strangeness. Frank is a chipmunk/rodent creature. He has adventures in oddity and never really learns a lesson. I am a big fan of his little ham-shaped pets. The pig person is totally creepy. These wordless tales make for a quick read if you don't stare at the pictures too long. An incredible amount of time and depth went into making these comics. While I may not have much of a sure idea as to what has happened in each one, it's an awesome ride.
just_fighting_censorship's review
2.0
What did I just 'read'. This is a wordless book and takes about 10-15 minutes to get through depending on how long it takes you to 'admire' the artwork, I personally would have preferred it in color. Then towards the middle this got weird, very very weird.
Ewww
I enjoyed the whimsy.
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But some parts just left me scratching my head.
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Overall, it was interesting simply because of the strangeness. I thought I might be missing something so I read about the book...nope what you see is what you get.
Ewww
I enjoyed the whimsy.
But some parts just left me scratching my head.
Overall, it was interesting simply because of the strangeness. I thought I might be missing something so I read about the book...nope what you see is what you get.
pjmurphy3's review
5.0
I love that with even without words you're able to follow the story along and understand the emotions of all the characters in the situations that they placed themselves in.
jsjammersmith's review
5.0
And lo Frank started working a shitty job to cover an expense and ended his journey by getting a girlfriend.
Jim Woodring defies clear and plain review. It defies the reader to try and honestly explain what the hell is actually happening. Frank moves through the world, observing oddity, reacting when this strange world tries to touch him, breaking things because they're there, and enjoying the benefits of his curiosity. Congress of the Animals is yet another journey the reader should try and take, because even if they've never read a Frank comic before, that doesn't matter.
No matter where you are in life, and your reading, Frank comics remind the reader that life is not about destinations, it's about the sheer enormity of oddity that is the world. Frank watches a naked man open his stomach and spill out his guts, and even this isn't enough to stop the man from pushing onwards to the strange castle on the horizon that bears a starting resemblance to the hero.
There isn't a simple way to describe Frank that isn't "Fucking weird dude." After that you're best bet is just to say, "It's unlike anything you'll ever read in you're life." And you won't be wrong.
Jim Woodring defies clear and plain review. It defies the reader to try and honestly explain what the hell is actually happening. Frank moves through the world, observing oddity, reacting when this strange world tries to touch him, breaking things because they're there, and enjoying the benefits of his curiosity. Congress of the Animals is yet another journey the reader should try and take, because even if they've never read a Frank comic before, that doesn't matter.
No matter where you are in life, and your reading, Frank comics remind the reader that life is not about destinations, it's about the sheer enormity of oddity that is the world. Frank watches a naked man open his stomach and spill out his guts, and even this isn't enough to stop the man from pushing onwards to the strange castle on the horizon that bears a starting resemblance to the hero.
There isn't a simple way to describe Frank that isn't "Fucking weird dude." After that you're best bet is just to say, "It's unlike anything you'll ever read in you're life." And you won't be wrong.
ori2590's review
3.0
My first ever "Frank" story and oh man I was not prepared for this trippy book. However I did enjoy the journey a lot. The GN doesn't have a single word let alone a dialogue. Goes on to show how strong art is at communicating.
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