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jnepal's review
3.0
I would've given this a higher rating, except for the somewhat crass and sexual language.
I'm not sure the crassness was necessary (I'm not sure it needed to be as explicit to convey what the author wanted to convey), although, I haven't finished the story, so we'll see how it ends.
The writing is actually pretty good, though, and the illustrations are awesome.
I'm not sure the crassness was necessary (I'm not sure it needed to be as explicit to convey what the author wanted to convey), although, I haven't finished the story, so we'll see how it ends.
The writing is actually pretty good, though, and the illustrations are awesome.
emkoshka's review
3.0
The blurb was right in describing this as 'your classic romantic slice-of-life science fiction sex comedy adventure'; it had a little dash of everything. What I particularly enjoyed was Andy's wry, self-deprecating humour and all the pop culture references; the Totoro frame was priceless. The initial premise took quite a while to come to fruition, but I enjoyed the backstory. Looking forward to reading the next book.
amdame1's review
3.0
Appropriate for high school or older audience. Main characters in this graphic novel are college students. From the back cover: “your classic romantic slice-of-life science fiction sex comedy adventure.” Speaking as an adult, I enjoyed it quite a bit and would read the next in the series, but it's not appropriate for my middle school and maybe not some high school students as well.
subtle_sarcasm's review
2.0
The idea behind this is actually a really cool, cute Sci-Fi-meets-slice-of-life kind of thing. And I'd be interested to see where this was going... except... I kind of wanted to slap the main character's face through most of it. Can we, as a society, PLEASE get over "the friend zone" already? I like the story, I just wish it had a different narrator.
ARC was provided by NetGalley
ARC was provided by NetGalley
justkeyreads's review
3.0
This was a funny, realistic, slightly adventurous and intergalactic novel about a man who is has dropped out of school with the desire to have his art in TIME magazine, but it doesn't happen. Soon days turn into months of him sitting on the couch until his parents give him an ultimatum- get a job or don't come back-so he goes on the search.
I loved the simple black and white of the panels which went amazing with the art.
I loved the simple black and white of the panels which went amazing with the art.
etchlings's review
5.0
The flawed and everyday characters of Kim's work have always been the great foundation to his weird and quirky situations. TUNE is no different in that respect, but here I feel like his storytelling really shines. I can't wait for book 3 to be drawn and published.
The art for TUNE is wonderful without being derivative or trite. I think the character designs of the whole thing are a pleasure to look at and the panels flow smoothly.
The art for TUNE is wonderful without being derivative or trite. I think the character designs of the whole thing are a pleasure to look at and the panels flow smoothly.
booksonhermind's review
5.0
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Andy Go is an Art Major. He could be best described as a nerd in college. I can also describe him as ridiculously similar to my brother and his friends but you don't know them now do you? So basically the illustrator guys and one girl who like comics and know almost everything about them. They are super smart usually but can be super lazy. They go to Comic Cons and aspire to be one of the greats or maybe not. Not all nerds can draw. They can also be inappropriate like these guys and one girl can be so you are warned. Think college.
The comic all starts out with Andy discovering himself with all his clothes on even his shoes which is weird for him because he is a perpetual neat freak. Also lights are on oddly then as he's using the bathroom he discovers... yes my friends there is an audience watching him relieve himself. How did he get to this point? You'll find out later by going back 5 months ago and meeting all his friends as well hearing him saying the stupidest thing that he will later fully regret.
He's been friends with Roger since grade school wasting their days drawing comics. Specifically He-Man comics. More specifically She-Ra. Even more specifically She-Ra's breasts. Expect this and more. His other friend Tony he met in anatomy class freshmen year and knew they would be friends when he was reciting things to remember for the first test in Klingon. My brother doesn't know Klingon and I really hope it stays that way. At least I really really hope he doesn't. These guys were fun to watch together and hope for more funny interactions.
I said one girl on purpose. Then there is Yumi who Andy has been hopelessly in love with since the day they met two years ago. Out come the hearts around him when she's thinking about how much she loves him. It's quite adorable. But like any other socially awkward person he has said nothing. Ah, now he sounds more like me. She has his sense of humor and are always kidding around plus she's a great artist. I can see how he would think she would reject him... No! He's a funny and charming character. I absolutely love him. I say that a lot about fictional character don't I? Well, it's true.
Back to the part where he makes the stupidest mistake that he will woefully regret later. That is he decides that he's not going to go to one more year of college. He's going to drop out. Cue disapproving noise whatever you want to imagine that noise be. Not surprisingly he's at home months later where he's living with his parents and has no job. He's Korean which I love because go diversity! According to him a Korean mother crying sound like a (to me) cartoon making a sound because they see someone hot. There crying is an ai-goo! Maybe I'm thinking Aiooga! Enough with the noises... Anyways his parents are making him get a job any job. His desperate attempt not to be kicked out gets him in the worst trouble there is. Or is it? It depends on you I guess. With that you are brought to the present tense and you will now know what he's gotten himself into.
Andy Go is an Art Major. He could be best described as a nerd in college. I can also describe him as ridiculously similar to my brother and his friends but you don't know them now do you? So basically the illustrator guys and one girl who like comics and know almost everything about them. They are super smart usually but can be super lazy. They go to Comic Cons and aspire to be one of the greats or maybe not. Not all nerds can draw. They can also be inappropriate like these guys and one girl can be so you are warned. Think college.
The comic all starts out with Andy discovering himself with all his clothes on even his shoes which is weird for him because he is a perpetual neat freak. Also lights are on oddly then as he's using the bathroom he discovers... yes my friends there is an audience watching him relieve himself. How did he get to this point? You'll find out later by going back 5 months ago and meeting all his friends as well hearing him saying the stupidest thing that he will later fully regret.
He's been friends with Roger since grade school wasting their days drawing comics. Specifically He-Man comics. More specifically She-Ra. Even more specifically She-Ra's breasts. Expect this and more. His other friend Tony he met in anatomy class freshmen year and knew they would be friends when he was reciting things to remember for the first test in Klingon. My brother doesn't know Klingon and I really hope it stays that way. At least I really really hope he doesn't. These guys were fun to watch together and hope for more funny interactions.
I said one girl on purpose. Then there is Yumi who Andy has been hopelessly in love with since the day they met two years ago. Out come the hearts around him when she's thinking about how much she loves him. It's quite adorable. But like any other socially awkward person he has said nothing. Ah, now he sounds more like me. She has his sense of humor and are always kidding around plus she's a great artist. I can see how he would think she would reject him... No! He's a funny and charming character. I absolutely love him. I say that a lot about fictional character don't I? Well, it's true.
Back to the part where he makes the stupidest mistake that he will woefully regret later. That is he decides that he's not going to go to one more year of college. He's going to drop out. Cue disapproving noise whatever you want to imagine that noise be. Not surprisingly he's at home months later where he's living with his parents and has no job. He's Korean which I love because go diversity! According to him a Korean mother crying sound like a (to me) cartoon making a sound because they see someone hot. There crying is an ai-goo! Maybe I'm thinking Aiooga! Enough with the noises... Anyways his parents are making him get a job any job. His desperate attempt not to be kicked out gets him in the worst trouble there is. Or is it? It depends on you I guess. With that you are brought to the present tense and you will now know what he's gotten himself into.
justalillost's review
4.0
This, and other reviews can be found on my blog Just a Lil' Lost
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (4.5/5 stars)
Andy feels uninspired and unmotivated with where his art degree will take him and decides to drop out in his final year. His parents, however, won’t let him lie around and pressures him to go out and find a job if he won’t be continuing with his education. Between figuring out his future and longing for Yumi, his art school crush, Andy feels even more lost than ever. That is until he lands a job offer working at a zoo in which he is the exhibit. In another dimension.
What a delightful read! This graphic novel is fresh and funny, sarcastic and witty. The drawings are simple, yet detailed. While reading Tune, I almost imagined that there was some shred of truth to some of it with how poignant and seemingly accurate Derek managed to capture the life & feelings of an art school student. What an interestingly sci-fi turn this story takes, which also leaves off with the reader wanting more of what happens to Andy.
I loved the writing and the art of Tune. Absolutely a new fan of Derek Kirk Kim’s and any fans of Scott Pilgrim and that similar witty writing will love this graphic novel too!
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (4.5/5 stars)
Andy feels uninspired and unmotivated with where his art degree will take him and decides to drop out in his final year. His parents, however, won’t let him lie around and pressures him to go out and find a job if he won’t be continuing with his education. Between figuring out his future and longing for Yumi, his art school crush, Andy feels even more lost than ever. That is until he lands a job offer working at a zoo in which he is the exhibit. In another dimension.
What a delightful read! This graphic novel is fresh and funny, sarcastic and witty. The drawings are simple, yet detailed. While reading Tune, I almost imagined that there was some shred of truth to some of it with how poignant and seemingly accurate Derek managed to capture the life & feelings of an art school student. What an interestingly sci-fi turn this story takes, which also leaves off with the reader wanting more of what happens to Andy.
I loved the writing and the art of Tune. Absolutely a new fan of Derek Kirk Kim’s and any fans of Scott Pilgrim and that similar witty writing will love this graphic novel too!
benjaminbirdie's review
4.0
While the story hasn't gelled the "mundane" part with the "fantastical" part just yet, Derek Kirk Kim remains one of the best cartoonists working today and a writer who is both insightful and funny.
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