author: Howard Shapiro
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.10
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2015/08/01
date added: 2015/08/01
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'The Stereotypical Freaks' is a graphic novel by Howard Shapiro. It's part of the Forever Friends trilogy. I read the second book first, but I think each volume so far stands completely on it's own.
Four very different young men come together to form a band for their school's battle of the bands contest. They each represent a different segment of their school, so they end up calling their band The Stereotypical Freaks. They have their clashes as a band and as high school students. One is a jock and he gets pressured by his friends about hanging out with seemingly uncool kids. One is a quiet foreign exchange student with a sad secret. As the day of the contest gets closer the secret is revealed and it helps form closer friendships and gets the band to the competition.
I liked the art a bit better in this volume, but it's black and white and since this was a I'm not sure if it's the final or just a draft. The story feels a bit dated, based on some of the music they guys in the band like, but it's still a good story. There are no superheroes here. Just a well told story.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Animal Media Group and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
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