Not Alone

author: Sophocles Sapounas
name: Wayne
average rating: 2.33
book published:
rating: 2
read at: 2021/08/14
date added: 2021/08/14
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Not Alone' with story and art by Sophocles Sapounas is a graphic novel about 2 strangers who are trying to survive in the zombie apocalypse.

The story opens with the female character evading capture by jumping off a cliff. She lands near a male who can't remember who he is and has no gear or food. They decide to go to the city to find her stash of food, but that turns out to be hazardous as there are zombies around every corner.

The story has potential, but has some continuity issues in its flow. I felt a bit lost at times. The art is pretty crude, but shows potential. It would be interesting to see how things improve as the story continues.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from BHC Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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The 27 Run: Crush (The 27 Run #2)

author: Justin Zimmerman
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.17
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2021/08/13
date added: 2021/08/13
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'The 27 Run: Crush' with story and art by Justin Zimmerman is a graphic novel that is a continuation of a story.

Beti and her telepathic dog E.K pilot a huge mech, attempting to wipe out the 27 huge monsters now ruling the Earth. When they seem to be surrounded and about to be overrun, they find that there is another mech and pilot out there, Beti's ex, called pilot.

This was a pretty cool story with some great art and color. There is plenty of action and humor that had me flipping pages.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from A Wave Blue World in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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One Line

author: Ray Fawkes
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.10
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2021/08/08
date added: 2021/08/08
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'One Line' with story and art by Ray Fawkes is an unusual idea that works very well as a graphic novel.

Using the 18 frames of a double page, this graphic novel follows the lives of 18 people and their families over 4 centuries, frame by frame. Each frame switches to a different person and a different perspective. We see things passed down from generation to generation. Things like honor, tradition, and even thing like prejudice. As timelines end, those panels become dark.

This was a really amazing story, and seemed to be really well planned. The art is fairly simplified, but the complexity lies in the way lives cross paths. This was a very thought provoking read.

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


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Big Nate Goes Bananas!

author: Lincoln Peirce
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.45
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2021/08/08
date added: 2021/08/08
shelves: childrens
review:
'Big Nate Goes Bananas!' by Lincoln Peirce is another great collection of comics about a pretty funny middle school kid.

This time around, Nate's baseball team gets a new name, but could there be a name worse than the Cream Puffs? Nate is also very picky about what type of banana he will eat. Nate's favorite cereal has a contest for a new mascot, so Nate designs one, but so does his rival, Artur.

These are fun collections and I always get a few laughs out of the humor. It's timed well and this is a great series for young readers.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence, Vol. 1

author: Hazano Kazutake
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.42
book published: 2017
rating: 3
read at: 2021/08/03
date added: 2021/08/03
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence Vol. 1' with story and art by Hazano Kazutake is a manga about an unusual relationship.

Saint Cecilia bestows her miracles on the townspeople and they love her. She is tended to by Pastor Lawrence who has her well-being in mind. Unknown to Pastor Lawrence, the saint has a secret crush on him.

This was mostly done as a series of 4 panel comic strips, even though the story was continuous, but this made for a less than smooth reading experience. There is a lot of cute stuff happening, and I am curious where the series will go. I liked the art, but wish it had been a more traditional linear story.

I received a review copy of this manga from Kodansha and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this manga.


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Lord Jim

author: Joseph Conrad
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.63
book published: 1900
rating: 4
read at: 2021/08/02
date added: 2021/08/02
shelves: classics
review:
A young seaman performs a cowardly act, then is left to his fate in court. The book follows his attempt to come to terms with bad decisions he has made.

Jim is a tough character to like, but it could be because I see myself in him a little bit. It's also hard not to compare this book to Conrad's "Heart of Darkness." I like 'Heart of Darkness' better, but there are things here that I really liked.


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The Fake-Chicken Kung Fu Fighting Blues

author: Aaron Lam
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.00
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2021/07/29
date added: 2021/07/29
shelves: childrens
review:
'The Fake-Chicken Kung Fu Fighting Blues' by Aaron Lam is a middle grade ebook about moving to a new town and trying to find your way.

When Anthony's family moves him from Chinatown out to a small town in the province, there are a lot of things he misses. He makes new friends when he stands up to a bully. He learns about his town when he makes a video for his housebound grandmother who is wary of her new town. He learns that his new town is not so bad.

I'm not sure what I expected based on the title, but I liked what I read and it would be a fun book to recommend to younger readers.

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