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lee_loryn_'s review
5.0
Well, that was amazing. I love that I can not only look at a glowing screen when I find Reza's comics - but now I can hold it in my hands, drool on it a little, spill a little coffee on that shit, and get on with my day. WOO! Love this.
stophie12's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
labunnywtf's review
4.0
Received via Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I'm a big fan of these comics when they pop up on Tumblr. Why? Because I heart randomness.
That is the best and most honest way to describe Poorly Drawn Lines. So random as to make your eyeballs cross. How do you describe something like this:
Right?
But they're hilarious. And this collection is brilliant. Not only are the comics strange and hilarious, but there's stories interspersed throughout that carry that same "WTF?" thread. It's the kind of laugh where it may take you a few seconds, and then you're wondering why you're laughing like you are.
Really, that's the best kind.
I'm a big fan of these comics when they pop up on Tumblr. Why? Because I heart randomness.
That is the best and most honest way to describe Poorly Drawn Lines. So random as to make your eyeballs cross. How do you describe something like this:
Right?
But they're hilarious. And this collection is brilliant. Not only are the comics strange and hilarious, but there's stories interspersed throughout that carry that same "WTF?" thread. It's the kind of laugh where it may take you a few seconds, and then you're wondering why you're laughing like you are.
Really, that's the best kind.
geekwayne's review
3.0
'Poorly Drawn Lines' by Reza Farazmand is a collection of comic strips, many of which have been onine. The collection looks kid friendly but the punchlines can take dark and sometimes vulgar twists, so a caution to parents looking at this one.
The collection is broken up into sections titled 'The Natural World,' 'A Better Tomorrow,' and 'Unexplained Events' among others. There are multi-panel strips where sometimes the punchline spans a page, and there are short written vignettes that talk about things like organic cucumbers and birds wearing pants, etc. There are ducks that think about murder, bears in space, robots who are jerks, and many other things.
The humor is ironic and has things like children being sent out to kill or cats flipping people off. I liked some of it more than others. I liked the comic strips more than the short stories. Those just got old after a while. I liked the art style too. The book is a super quick read, so I don't know if it's worth a purchase at full price. That will depend on if you find this to be funnier than I did.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Penguin Group Blue Rider Press, Plume, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
The collection is broken up into sections titled 'The Natural World,' 'A Better Tomorrow,' and 'Unexplained Events' among others. There are multi-panel strips where sometimes the punchline spans a page, and there are short written vignettes that talk about things like organic cucumbers and birds wearing pants, etc. There are ducks that think about murder, bears in space, robots who are jerks, and many other things.
The humor is ironic and has things like children being sent out to kill or cats flipping people off. I liked some of it more than others. I liked the comic strips more than the short stories. Those just got old after a while. I liked the art style too. The book is a super quick read, so I don't know if it's worth a purchase at full price. That will depend on if you find this to be funnier than I did.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Penguin Group Blue Rider Press, Plume, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
kalliste's review
4.0
I'm not quite sure about the format of this book, especially for the longer comics but it still made me giggle and I liked the little stories between sections.
futuresomebody's review
4.0
Cute comics with some continued jokes throughout the book. A very, very light and easy read. Took me about 30 minutes, and this was me really taking my time to appreciate the art, screenshot some of it as it was an ebook, and send one or two screenshots to my friends.
sarknado's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
belle_fiction's review
2.0
I picked this up on a whim (I can be pretty impulsive at times) and was charmed by the cover and the few skits I had read before purchasing.
However, on reading Poorly Drawn Lines, I found myself wanting funnier punchlines rather than curse words which feature heavily throughout. Animals repeatedly call each other dicks and assholes, and yes, the odd one is funny, but not when every other scenario ends with it.
The drawings are great - bright, clear and often very cute (see Ernesto the bear) but the scenes and stories are often lacking any real humour for me which is a shame as I wanted to love this book.
I suppose it serves me right though for purchasing it on a whim.
However, on reading Poorly Drawn Lines, I found myself wanting funnier punchlines rather than curse words which feature heavily throughout. Animals repeatedly call each other dicks and assholes, and yes, the odd one is funny, but not when every other scenario ends with it.
The drawings are great - bright, clear and often very cute (see Ernesto the bear) but the scenes and stories are often lacking any real humour for me which is a shame as I wanted to love this book.
I suppose it serves me right though for purchasing it on a whim.
mslauraolivia's review
5.0
This book was just plain delightful. It was a super fast read, and I laughed out loud multiple times. I don't know why but when animals give the middle finger, I can't help but chuckle.