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mothtimothy's review against another edition
3.0
three & a half stars, if i could. i liked this a lot, but it felt more like a piece of a book than a whole story. as usual, i really liked Mariko Tamaki's writing but the "graphic" part of this graphic novel (drawn by Steve Rolston) was only so-so. the last thing i read by Tamaki was more fully developed and way better on the whole -- Skim, another YA graphic novel, written by Mariko Tamaki & illustrated by her cousin, Jillian Tamaki.
kellyjcm's review against another edition
3.0
The family dynamic was more essential than I realized when I started reading. It is easy to root for Emi. I greatly appreciate that Emi is not depicted as thin and gorgeous.
dendym's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-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
mrsthrift's review against another edition
4.0
Ok, first of all, I love the MINX books. I know they aren't perfect, but they go a long way for me. I like them not only because I read them nostalgically for my teenage self, who probably would have loved them, but also because I think they are just cute, interesting stories that are a nice breather from un-minx books. When I read in September that Minx is giving up the ghost, I felt genuinely bummed. I'm glad my local library carries a bunch of Minx titles so I can work through the cannon after it disappears from store shelves.
Anyway, Emiko Superstar feels like a chapter of a book that wasn't written. The entire story takes place in one summer. I definitely wanted to know more about where Mariko Tamaki was bringing Emiko from, and where she was going to go post-Freak Show. There were some great subplots that could have really filled out a larger book, like the life of the suburban mom who Emi babysits for, and the character of Poppy could have her own series. The art is okay - passable, not thrilling. The writing is the highlight.
Anyway, Emiko Superstar feels like a chapter of a book that wasn't written. The entire story takes place in one summer. I definitely wanted to know more about where Mariko Tamaki was bringing Emiko from, and where she was going to go post-Freak Show. There were some great subplots that could have really filled out a larger book, like the life of the suburban mom who Emi babysits for, and the character of Poppy could have her own series. The art is okay - passable, not thrilling. The writing is the highlight.
oibecky's review against another edition
3.0
This is a lovely, if predictable story about a 'geeky' loner who finds herself through art. The drawing is great and manages to pack in a lot of detail without being overwhelming. Recommended for a light, pleasant read.
lien_dang's review against another edition
3.0
To me, the only way I can describe the story is that things happened, but they didn't really develop. Basically every side character is more interesting than the main character, which is kind of the point because the main character is supposed to be a geek having a lil identity crisis, but it's a bit frustrating because I'd much rather read about the other characters' stories. The story felt incomplete overall, which is a shame because I think it has a lot of potential. I enjoyed the theme of borrowing someone's life/identity as an artistic outlet and method to find one's own identity. I related to that a lot. I just wished there was more. This comic felt like an outline of the story.
spacestationtrustfund's review against another edition
3.0
The art is really good! What a great style.
showlola's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars if I could.
Curvy sweet art, burgeoning angst, and another Minx title about the transformational power of art - this time performance art. Nerd girls and art girls will both find this worth spending an hour with.
Curvy sweet art, burgeoning angst, and another Minx title about the transformational power of art - this time performance art. Nerd girls and art girls will both find this worth spending an hour with.
dairyfreemozzarella's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Nothing super special.
I think my main problem with Mariko Tamakis work is that I will compare everything she makes to Laura Dean Keeps Breakjng Up With Me, subconsciously. And that book was so good… nothing else adds up.
I think my main problem with Mariko Tamakis work is that I will compare everything she makes to Laura Dean Keeps Breakjng Up With Me, subconsciously. And that book was so good… nothing else adds up.
libscote's review against another edition
4.0
This isn't quite as strong as Skim but it's still pretty good. Emiko sees herself as invisible until a flyer for the Factory floats into her hand. What comes next is entirely up to her...