Confessions of a Blabbermouth
by Mike Carey, Louise Carey, Aaron Alexovich
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Read in September, 2007
This is the first Minx title I have so unreservedly enjoyed ( Good As Lily has suspension of disbelief issues). It's not because Tasha is such a charming character - I don't know that she's always especially likeable, but she's a good character for the purposes of the story. She takes things the wrong way, she's mouthy, she behaves cowardly - but she's also willing to fix things.
Tasha's the Blabbermouth of the title, and her Mum's bringi...more
Tasha's the Blabbermouth of the title, and her Mum's bringi...more
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Read in October, 2007
recommends it for:
those who like offbeat graphic novels
This week I read the newest book from the Minx lines of graphic novels published by DC Comics. The story is written by the father and daughter writing team of Mike and Louise Carey. Carey already contributed a title to the Minx imprint when "Re-Gifters" was published earlier this year. I liked that one and I was not disappointed with this one either.
Tasha is a blogger who doesn't like her mom's new boyfriend. And when she meets his daughter, she decides that she really doesn't like h...more
Tasha is a blogger who doesn't like her mom's new boyfriend. And when she meets his daughter, she decides that she really doesn't like h...more
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Read in September, 2007
Over-written and overly exaggerated, the frenetic look of the book makes every page feel crammed, like someone is shouting at your for hours on end. There's a good story here, but I could've stood having the volume turned down. Because in the rarest of moments when the book gets real, it's actually quite excellent. It's just the heavier stuff jars with the otherwise hyperactive tone, and the final product is a mishmash of a story rather than a true confession.
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Read in October, 2007
A bit frantic in tone and pacing, but I connected with the mercurial and dramatic Tasha. Aaron A.'s art is fun and the character designs are great, each character very distinctive, though I found myself distracted by the girls' meaty hands a few times. They seriously could kick ass in arm wrestling.
I don't think the implication of sexual abuse is a good farcical device for a comedy, however. Just for the record.
I don't think the implication of sexual abuse is a good farcical device for a comedy, however. Just for the record.
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Read in December, 2007
I'm liking the Minx line. I was horrified to see this book going in a badly-cliched, my-daddy-hurts-me direction and relieved when it took a sharp left into something far more innocent. (Tasha, the narrator, was also horrified by her conclusions and also seemed relieved to learn the truth.) Nothing that will change the world of literature, graphic or otherwise, but still enjoyable and pleasant to read.
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Read in February, 2008
recommends it for:
Internet graphic novel girl geeks.
This book is awesome. It's funny, quick-witted and the drawings are done very smoothly and clearly while still drawing your eye to the right place on the page as a graphic novel should. The main character is cool and funky while having a heart and a personality (no Mary-Sues here!)
Read it if you're 15, read it if you're 35, read it if you like funny witty graphic novels.
Read it if you're 15, read it if you're 35, read it if you like funny witty graphic novels.
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Normally I enjoy the Minx imprint stuff, because they're light and fluffy and fun, but this one had a nasty mean undercurrent to it. Bullies and spreading lies and rumors at school and a father that threw a completely over the top temper tantrum with screaming and yelling that I can only assume was supposed to be funny, but it didn't really come across that way. Weird.
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Read in November, 2007
recommends it for:
7th grade - 10th grade
I felt manipulated by the twist in this book, which lessened the impact of the twist itself. I felt the authors did a disservice to those with reading disorders. I did like the drawings and the setting - I'm always a sucker for stories set in British schools.
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Read in October, 2007
I wish I could add an extra 1/2 star in. It's not quite 4 stars, but I liked it just a bit more than "liked it" if that makes sense -- I think because of the twist. That's all I'll say for the moment.
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Read in May, 2008
Interesting graphic novel that involves a teenager dealing with her mom dating, a new man in her life, and possibly a new sister... And she gets all her angst out by blogging.
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Really random story with quite funky art. I read it through really quickly and found it to be amusing.
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Read in April, 2008
It was cute and kept me entertained while I had a cup of coffee. That's about all I can say about it.
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Read in August, 2008
recommends it for:
People who like graphic novels, strong girl characters, and the British
Not my favorite from the Minx imprint, but still a satisfying read (especially for anglophiles).
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Read in July, 2008
I'm on a Minx comics kick...
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