Bad Machinery Volume 3: The Case of the Simple Soul

author: John Allison

name: Wayne

average rating: 3.92

book published: 2014

rating: 4

read at: 2014/12/14

date added: 2014/12/14

shelves: graphic-novels

review:

'Bad Machinery Volume 3: The Case of the Simple Soul' is another in the series about youth in Tackleford trying to solve mysterious doings in their town. This series makes me laugh out loud, and I can't explain why.



After a series of barn fires in their town, the kids try to figure out what is the cause. When Lottie and Mildred meet a man living under the bridge, they mistake him for a troll. The boys think he is behind the fires, but the girls want to clean him up and set him up for romance. Meanwhile, the Tackleford fire department is a little too enthusiastic about fire, and eventually there are mobs with pitchforks. In other words, a typical adventure in Tackleford.



The art is okay, but I love the dialogue with the characters. It's a great level of snark. The book concludes with a glossary of unfamiliar British terms as well as a gallery of potential husband types from Lottie and Mildred. It's all great fun and I loved it as much as the last volume I read. I look forward to the next mysterious adventure.



I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this hilarious graphic novel.





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