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lynnfrance's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mehsi's review
4.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I follow this artist on Twitter, and I just heart his comics. Some are just pure brilliance, others make me laugh aloud.
The comics are about the organs (in what I am guessing is the artist's body), from going to the doctor and fooling the heart, to what happens when you eat something wrong (I laughed so hard about that one). I do have to say that I generally liked the ones without the brain more, or the ones in which the brain wasn't talking in overload. I know the series is Heart and Brain, and I do love heart, he is just so funny and hilarious. A typical heart, never thinking, and often just jumping into things without regard of the brain.
The most gruesome comic? One that I also know from online, the one with with nails and the teeth and the modification. *shivers* That was just a bit too much for me.
We also see the artist (Awkwardyeti) himself and then see how the brain or other organs are tricking him. (Like when you wake up for toilet because your bladder thought 4 am was a perfect time, well then the brain also wakes and it wants to do all sorts of things, have fun sleeping again! Or when you want to impress someone, and your brain just conveniently forgets everything!)
The art is pretty awesome, though I mostly tend to come because of the awesome, spot-on comics.
There are also several new comics, which is great, I do like it when I see something new in a comic bundle. Not only online stuff, but new or unpublished stuff as well.
Would I recommend this book? Oh yes I would!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
I follow this artist on Twitter, and I just heart his comics. Some are just pure brilliance, others make me laugh aloud.
The comics are about the organs (in what I am guessing is the artist's body), from going to the doctor and fooling the heart, to what happens when you eat something wrong (I laughed so hard about that one). I do have to say that I generally liked the ones without the brain more, or the ones in which the brain wasn't talking in overload. I know the series is Heart and Brain, and I do love heart, he is just so funny and hilarious. A typical heart, never thinking, and often just jumping into things without regard of the brain.
The most gruesome comic? One that I also know from online, the one with with nails and the teeth and the modification. *shivers* That was just a bit too much for me.
We also see the artist (Awkwardyeti) himself and then see how the brain or other organs are tricking him. (Like when you wake up for toilet because your bladder thought 4 am was a perfect time, well then the brain also wakes and it wants to do all sorts of things, have fun sleeping again! Or when you want to impress someone, and your brain just conveniently forgets everything!)
The art is pretty awesome, though I mostly tend to come because of the awesome, spot-on comics.
There are also several new comics, which is great, I do like it when I see something new in a comic bundle. Not only online stuff, but new or unpublished stuff as well.
Would I recommend this book? Oh yes I would!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
kgambss's review
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
labunnywtf's review
5.0
Received via Netgalley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
I do have a very special affinity for the Heart and Brain series. Most of the ones I've seen, I've seen multiple times, especially the two most popular ones regarding books. I don't actively seek them out, so being able to read collections is perfect for me.
The collection, and the comics themselves, are so clever and well done. It's the perfect balance of smart humor and silly gags, the latter mostly involving the bowels and the stomach. Each organ has its personality, and even if you didn't really know what the organ did, you'd get the joke. From the angry morning-after liver to the poor little Gallbladder who just wants to make presents, there is so much to giggle about.
And the conversations between Heart and Brain about everything from anxiety to the events of the world. There's nothing heavy handed, but so much to smile and think about.
Just a fun comic, and a great collection.
I do have a very special affinity for the Heart and Brain series. Most of the ones I've seen, I've seen multiple times, especially the two most popular ones regarding books. I don't actively seek them out, so being able to read collections is perfect for me.
The collection, and the comics themselves, are so clever and well done. It's the perfect balance of smart humor and silly gags, the latter mostly involving the bowels and the stomach. Each organ has its personality, and even if you didn't really know what the organ did, you'd get the joke. From the angry morning-after liver to the poor little Gallbladder who just wants to make presents, there is so much to giggle about.
And the conversations between Heart and Brain about everything from anxiety to the events of the world. There's nothing heavy handed, but so much to smile and think about.
Just a fun comic, and a great collection.
hastati1989's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
geekwayne's review
5.0
'Heart and Brain: Gut Instincts' by Nick Seluk is an Awkward Yeti collection. I love this comic strip for its humor and wise insight into how we humans work.
The comic strip is primarily Heart and Brain, but this time around they are joined by other members of the human body. We have tongue wanting to eat anything, while stomach complains about being full. Throughout, irritable bowels shows up to voice its complaint. Mainly, Heart wants what it wants now, and Brain wants to be productive and pragmatic.
This is a really funny and insightful collection. How many times have I wanted that bowl of ice cream only to have my stomach complain about it later, and the war between my own heart and brain is as real as it is portrayed here (although perhaps with less butterflies). This is a funny collection of over 60 comic strips.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
The comic strip is primarily Heart and Brain, but this time around they are joined by other members of the human body. We have tongue wanting to eat anything, while stomach complains about being full. Throughout, irritable bowels shows up to voice its complaint. Mainly, Heart wants what it wants now, and Brain wants to be productive and pragmatic.
This is a really funny and insightful collection. How many times have I wanted that bowl of ice cream only to have my stomach complain about it later, and the war between my own heart and brain is as real as it is portrayed here (although perhaps with less butterflies). This is a funny collection of over 60 comic strips.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
heathersnerdyworld's review
4.0
I highly enjoy these comics. To have a collection of them and be able to flip the pages makes the bookworm in me even happier.
Join Heart and Brain along with other friends from the body on adventures relatable and hilarious.
4.5/5 stars
Join Heart and Brain along with other friends from the body on adventures relatable and hilarious.
4.5/5 stars
gayathiri_rajendran's review
4.0
I loved these comic strips. This is about the parts of our human body. Even though the title says Gut Instincts,it’s basically more about the Heart and Brain. But I did enjoy these comics a lot. I am looking forward to reading more comic strips of this author.
literarylover37's review
4.0
I wasn't sure how I would feel about all of the additional characters but they work well.
samyukta_24's review
4.0
A completely accurate -at times preachy-description of the human body. I loved all the single panel comics but ended up wishing for more screen time for gallbladder...