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ogreart's review against another edition
4.0
I identified a lot with the main character, Enn. I was an awkward teenager also. I never had a friend to get me to parties and steal the prettiest girl, though. It starts off easily enough, but as the story develops it takes a stranger and stranger path. The artwork of Moon and Ba work well with the story that Gaiman crafted. I enjoyed this a great deal.
reuben_surrender's review
4.0
Typical Neil Gaiman for me. I understand why people love him - but his stories tend to leave me a little hollow, like there's not enough meat in them. They tend to be story driven with little character development. Regardless, this is a good read.
agno3's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
sofia_guks's review
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
katscribefever's review
3.0
This was the first graphic novel I've ever selected and picked up for myself, and I enjoyed it. Even though the girls in the story are clearly more than mere humans, their unique sense humanity made me think of the hidden facets all girls carry around inside themselves--their wants, their motives, their talents, their motives, their code of behavior, their dreams. Sad, haunting, and beautiful.
belle_fiction's review
5.0
Having read the original short story years ago and remembering that it was pretty strange, I was pleasantly surprised to discover it had been adapted into a graphic novel. So, of course, I had to get it. And devour it...which I did.
How to Talk to Girls at Parties is based in 1970s England and concerns two teenagers - Vic, who is a real ladies' man, and Enn who is awkward and shy and has no luck with the opposite sex, as they make their way to a party. Right from the beginning, it is easy to see the difference between Vic and Enn - their dialogue really illustrates this since Vic oozes confidence, charm and swagger while Enn walks behind his friend and generally seems less confident and even a bit scared when faced with the prospect of meeting and talking to girls.
I have never come across Moon or Ba's artwork before but it is wonderful and bloody colourful which I love! I think their style perfectly captures the otherworldly overtones to the story and the depiction of Triolet is stunning.
I'm not going to say anything specific about the story because it is a strange and unusual read and the poetic language is simply beautiful.
I will say though that the ending was very poignant and leaves the reader with a very altered perception of Vic.
Definitely recommend to those who love stories a bit weird and fantastical.
How to Talk to Girls at Parties is based in 1970s England and concerns two teenagers - Vic, who is a real ladies' man, and Enn who is awkward and shy and has no luck with the opposite sex, as they make their way to a party. Right from the beginning, it is easy to see the difference between Vic and Enn - their dialogue really illustrates this since Vic oozes confidence, charm and swagger while Enn walks behind his friend and generally seems less confident and even a bit scared when faced with the prospect of meeting and talking to girls.
I have never come across Moon or Ba's artwork before but it is wonderful and bloody colourful which I love! I think their style perfectly captures the otherworldly overtones to the story and the depiction of Triolet is stunning.
I'm not going to say anything specific about the story because it is a strange and unusual read and the poetic language is simply beautiful.
I will say though that the ending was very poignant and leaves the reader with a very altered perception of Vic.
Definitely recommend to those who love stories a bit weird and fantastical.
reickel's review
5.0
I think when I first picked this up it was the second publication I'd seen illustrated by [a:Fábio Moon|454774|Fábio Moon|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1309371479p2/454774.jpg] and [a:Gabriel Bá|313357|Gabriel Bá|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1298668985p2/313357.jpg], and the first complete story. That initial review does a disservice to [a:Neil Gaiman|1221698|Neil Gaiman|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1234150163p2/1221698.jpg]'s work, from concept to his execution of the writing, but I was just so blown away by the art.
Moon and Bá remain my... singular? doubular? favorite sequential-artist(s), and this book in particular might get my vote for "best illustrated comic ever made." So sorry for the initial blow-off Neil (you'll get over it, Sandman's helmet is still tattooed on my shoulder) the writing is lovely. And Brazilian Wonder Twins: more please, as ever.
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To be clear, while I think the writing and story are fairly interesting, it's the art I'm completely in love with.
Art: 5 stars (10 stars, whatever--all the stars)
Writing: 3 stars (liked it)
Moon and Bá remain my... singular? doubular? favorite sequential-artist(s), and this book in particular might get my vote for "best illustrated comic ever made." So sorry for the initial blow-off Neil (you'll get over it, Sandman's helmet is still tattooed on my shoulder) the writing is lovely. And Brazilian Wonder Twins: more please, as ever.
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To be clear, while I think the writing and story are fairly interesting, it's the art I'm completely in love with.
Art: 5 stars (10 stars, whatever--all the stars)
Writing: 3 stars (liked it)
patriciabcd's review against another edition
3.0
I love how the narrator doesn't care at all about the girls say. He's only concerned about hooking up with someone. My problem with this story is the ending: it's too vague... the story seems cut short.