God Is Disappointed in You

author: Mark Russell
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2011
rating: 4
read at: 2020/06/30
date added: 2020/06/30
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review:
'God is Disappointed in You' by Mark Russell with cartoons by Shannon Wheeler is a paraphrase of the Bible condensed into a few paragraphs per book.

Each of the 66 books of the Bible is paraphrased with some humor and swear words occasionally injected. Almost all of the chapters also include a pretty clever cartoon by Shannon Wheeler that kind of reminded me of New Yorker style cartoons.

I wasn't sure what to expect with this book. As someone who has read the Bible a number of times, I expected to not like this. It was irreverent at times, but surprisingly reverent as well. I found myself laughing and applauding an author who took the time to read and understand a book I love. It's certainly not for everyone. The hyper-religious will find it offensive, as will the anti-religious, but I liked it.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Top Shelf Productions and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas (Zero's Journey #4)

author: D.J. Milky
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.32
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2020/06/30
date added: 2020/06/30
shelves: childrens, graphic-novels
review:
'Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero's Journey #4' by D.J. Milky with art by Kei Ishiyama, David Hutchinson, and Dan Conner continues the adventures of Zero in Christmas Town.

In the last volume, Zero was lighting Santa's tree when a jealous reindeer caused and accidental fire. In the panic to get the fire out, Lock, Shock, and Barrel take the distraction to steal presents. Meanwhile, Jack and other residents of Halloween Town come to find Zero.

This is a fun series with familiar characters. It's a quick read, but would be fun for young readers. The art is great and I love that it's in full color.

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


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Being Creative: Be inspired. Unlock your originality (BUILD+BECOME)

author: Michael Atavar
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.40
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2020/06/20
date added: 2020/06/20
shelves: non-fiction
review:
'Being Creative: Be inspired. Unlock your originality' by Michael Atavar is part of the Build+Become series and may be the most unconventional book on creativity I've yet read.

This book is broken in to 20 ideas and exercises. Using a series of drawings to aid in memory, the book takes the journey from getting the spark of an idea through finalizing the project. The ideas include things like random writing in a journal or rearranging printouts from a printer among others. There are lots of ways to get uncomfortable and jar creativity loose.

I liked this book's approach to a subject I've studied. The ideas here seem like they'd help me tap in to some creative ideas, and I liked a creativity book that felt a bit different.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Aurum Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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The Dream of The Butterfly Vol 2: Dreaming a Revolution

author: Richard Marazano
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.53
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2020/06/20
date added: 2020/06/20
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'The Dream of The Butterfly Vol. 2: Dreaming a Revolution' by Richard Marazano with art by Luo Yin is the second part of a story about a lost little girl in a strange city.

Tutu's dreams continue to be strange. She dreams of the butterfly that will end Winter in this strange place. She goes to look for books in the Emperor's forbidden library, but when she finally catches the butterfly, the Emperor has other plans. The only way to change things is to start a revolution, but who will help Tutu.

I liked the first half of this story more, perhaps because everything was newer. This time around the ending feels a bit too easy. The art is still gorgeous and certainly why someone should read this second volume.

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


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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 1 (Kimetsu no Yaiba, #1)

author: Koyoharu Gotouge
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.16
book published: 2016
rating: 3
read at: 2020/06/20
date added: 2020/06/20
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 1' by Koyoharu Gotouge is a manga about a young boy learning to fight demons.

Tanjiro's fmaily lives in the mountains. One day he visits home and his entire family has been attacked by monsters. The only survivor is his little sister Nezuko. Wisdom says he should kill her, but there is still a bond between them. Now if Tanjiro can become a demon fighter, maybe he can find a way to help her.

I liked this story and characters. It had a nice retro feel in story and art. The story seems really grim, but doesn't become oppressively so. I wouldn't mind reading more in this series.

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


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Jack Wolfgang - Volume 1: Enter the Wolf

author: Stephen Desberg
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.09
book published: 2017
rating: 4
read at: 2020/06/20
date added: 2020/06/20
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Jack Wolfgang Volume 1: Enter the Wolf' by Stephen Desberg with art by Henri Recule is a graphic novel about a world where animals have become anthropomorphic and live among humans.

Jack Wolfgang is restaurant critic by day and a CIA special agent the rest of the time. When a friend of his is killed by a polar bear with mob ties, Jack is drawn in to a mystery that may lead to uncovering a conspiracy. But before he does that, there are thrilling chases, cooking competitions, and romance.

I found this a pretty decent story. The world seems pretty well developed and the story reminded me of other spy type stories I've read. I like Henri Recule's art here. The character and building designs are sleek.

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


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Wilma Rudolph

author: Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.21
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2020/06/20
date added: 2020/06/20
shelves: childrens, non-fiction
review:
'Wilma Rudolph' by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara with illustrations by Amelia Flower is an picture book about an athlete who overcame diversity.

Wilma Rudolph was born into a home with 19 siblings in the segregated South. As a child, she contracted polio, and overcame it with the help of her family. From there, she played basketball and ran fast. So fast she won three gold medals in the Olympics in Rome.

Overcoming adversity is a theme in a lot of these stories, and this is no different, but it might be clearer for young readers than some. The art in this one shines as well.

I received a review copy of this ebook from The Quarto Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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