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wanderingwordsmith's review
4.0
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
When I saw this one pop up I just had to give it a read since I had enjoyed the previous installment where Gudetama hilariously gave love advice, while also trying to catch up on his napping. This one was very similar in that this time he was giving people holiday advice, ranging from how to make the holidays great for others to new year's resolutions and more. There's a lot of good sentiments and of course some of the storylines are hilarious as well as heartwarming. Though Gudetama just seems lazy and like he wants to nap, he still takes time to help the people who ask him to, even if it is just a few words of advice.
When I saw this one pop up I just had to give it a read since I had enjoyed the previous installment where Gudetama hilariously gave love advice, while also trying to catch up on his napping. This one was very similar in that this time he was giving people holiday advice, ranging from how to make the holidays great for others to new year's resolutions and more. There's a lot of good sentiments and of course some of the storylines are hilarious as well as heartwarming. Though Gudetama just seems lazy and like he wants to nap, he still takes time to help the people who ask him to, even if it is just a few words of advice.
themaddiehatter's review
3.0
I was not very familiar with Gudetama, the lazy egg, before reading this graphic novel, but now it will be on my radar for sure. This graphic novel was a very quick read, humorous, sweet, and entertaining. It is set around the fall/winter holidays and is made up of different vignettes, where characters dealing with holiday-specific problems like finding the right gift, or dealing with family drama ask Gudetama for advice.
I enjoyed the art of the graphic novel as well, especially the bright colors which paired well with the humorous nature of the read. I’m sure I would have gotten a lot more from reading it were I a fan of the show and characters already, but I was still entertained nonetheless. Fans of the characters/show will probably enjoy this graphic novel, but I would still recommend it to people not familiar with the show because everyone, regardless of what holidays they celebrate, can relate to at least one or two of the humorous situations here and get a chuckle out of it Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for my honest review.
I enjoyed the art of the graphic novel as well, especially the bright colors which paired well with the humorous nature of the read. I’m sure I would have gotten a lot more from reading it were I a fan of the show and characters already, but I was still entertained nonetheless. Fans of the characters/show will probably enjoy this graphic novel, but I would still recommend it to people not familiar with the show because everyone, regardless of what holidays they celebrate, can relate to at least one or two of the humorous situations here and get a chuckle out of it Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for my honest review.
jinghay's review
4.0
This manga was so cozy to read, and absolutely perfect for the lead up to winter!!
In "Gudetama: Surviving the Holidays", we follow Gudetama and his friend, Nisetama, as they wander around helping different characters! From choosing gifts for family and friends, to surviving air travel at this busy time of year, Gudetama provides solutions whilst also giving us a little chuckle.
Honestly i'm just ready for the winter holidays at this point, and i think this manga will be perfect to pick up in December if you're looking for a short read that will give you all the wintery feels!!
I'm looking forward to reading the next installment in this series, because I also enjoyed reading the Valentines themed manga a few months back, and the artwork is simply delightful. Gudetama to is just too hilariously relatable!!
Rating: 3.5/5
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Oni-Press for providing this eArc in echange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
In "Gudetama: Surviving the Holidays", we follow Gudetama and his friend, Nisetama, as they wander around helping different characters! From choosing gifts for family and friends, to surviving air travel at this busy time of year, Gudetama provides solutions whilst also giving us a little chuckle.
Honestly i'm just ready for the winter holidays at this point, and i think this manga will be perfect to pick up in December if you're looking for a short read that will give you all the wintery feels!!
I'm looking forward to reading the next installment in this series, because I also enjoyed reading the Valentines themed manga a few months back, and the artwork is simply delightful. Gudetama to is just too hilariously relatable!!
Rating: 3.5/5
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Oni-Press for providing this eArc in echange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
nightshadelibrary's review
4.0
A fun comic, with plenty of cute artwork and some great advice for coping with holiday stress. Would recommend for a quick, lighthearted read.
*I received this title as a free advance digital copy and this does not influence my review or opinion.
*I received this title as a free advance digital copy and this does not influence my review or opinion.
rebelstorm's review
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
3.0
Cute and sweet guide. Probably not the right guide for 2020 holiday season but let's ignore that. The art is really cute and well done. Someone compared this to Garfield but Gudetama isn't as sarcastic as Garfield. And he actually wants to help.
Review copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Review copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
midnightmoss's review
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review!
This graphic novel is a collection of short stories where Gudetama helps people solve their holiday woes. At first, I was not a big fan of the simple and cartoonish art style. However, the more stories I read, the more I felt the art style complimented the funny, wholesome content. I honestly enjoyed this way more than I was expecting! The stories are so cute and fun, it put me in a good mood. I think this would be an even better read in December since most of the stories deal with Christmas and New Year's Day. Overall, I would highly recommend this if you are looking for a light-hearted read to put you in a holiday mood. 4-stars for me!
This graphic novel is a collection of short stories where Gudetama helps people solve their holiday woes. At first, I was not a big fan of the simple and cartoonish art style. However, the more stories I read, the more I felt the art style complimented the funny, wholesome content. I honestly enjoyed this way more than I was expecting! The stories are so cute and fun, it put me in a good mood. I think this would be an even better read in December since most of the stories deal with Christmas and New Year's Day. Overall, I would highly recommend this if you are looking for a light-hearted read to put you in a holiday mood. 4-stars for me!
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