Creepy Susie. Mary Had a Little Chainsaw. Milo's Disorder. Rosie's Crazy Mother. The Siamese Quadruplets. Emily Amputee.
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Aug 14, 2007
Peggy
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Are you taken with the twisted tales of Edward Gorey? Do you delight in the off-kilter visions of Tim Burton? Well my brothers & sisters, have I got a book for you. Run, don't walk, to the nearest bookstore and pick up a copy of Creepy Susie and 13 Other Tragic Tales for Troubled Children. Between these shiny pink covers lies a whole world of naughty happiness. Read them and perhaps you, too, will ponder these questions: Where have you been all my life, Angus Oblong? Why have I not experienced t
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Oct 03, 2011
Laura
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This book came up as a recommendation from Goodreads, so I decided to check it out from the library. Disgusting! Parents, please do not even remotely think that this book is appropriate for children. I understand that the author created it for adults, but since the pictures are something that would interest children, parents beware. The drawings of bare boobs, the over-the-top stories, the sexual innuendos, the language; parts of it were very pornographic. I am definitely disappointed in th
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Sep 30, 2009
Robert
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Angus Oblong, Creepy Susie and Thirteen Other Tragic Tales for Troubled Children (Ballantine, 1999)
First off, don't let the title of this little twisted gem fool you; Angus Oblong (who, according to the “About the Author” bit, does actually illustrate childrens' books as well) did not mean this book for kids. In any way, shape, or form. To give you an illustration of why, one of the funniest panels here is of a human hand offering a biscuit to a dog, who's thinking to himself, “fuck More...
First off, don't let the title of this little twisted gem fool you; Angus Oblong (who, according to the “About the Author” bit, does actually illustrate childrens' books as well) did not mean this book for kids. In any way, shape, or form. To give you an illustration of why, one of the funniest panels here is of a human hand offering a biscuit to a dog, who's thinking to himself, “fuck More...
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Sep 08, 2010
Krista
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Oct 21, 2011
anne_rb
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Creepy? Gross and disgusting fit much better!
Lo siento Angus pero me has pillado de mal humor. Si fuese otro día quizás te hubiese dado un "Ok" (2) por la historia de la siniestra Susie y alguna otra, que extrañamente poseían algo de sentido, trama o bueno ya que estamos, humor. El resto, 85%, una basura absurda, sin sentido ni p. gracia.
Lo siento Angus pero me has pillado de mal humor. Si fuese otro día quizás te hubiese dado un "Ok" (2) por la historia de la siniestra Susie y alguna otra, que extrañamente poseían algo de sentido, trama o bueno ya que estamos, humor. El resto, 85%, una basura absurda, sin sentido ni p. gracia.
Nov 18, 2009
Jessica
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Definitely not for children. It's offbeat and funny, but more in an offensive South Park way than a sophisticated Edward Gorey way. I got a kick out of it. It's mostly drawings with a sentence or two per pages, so it can be read in about an hour (or less).
Oct 21, 2011
Tammy
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Warped & perversely funny does describe it. Some of the stories are funnier than others. Some more warped. Entertaining but I think I like the subtlety of Patrick Rothfuss' "not for kids" book far better.
Aug 25, 2011
Vanessa
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This is the standard by which we measure our friends. Do you laugh so hard you dry heave tears onto your shoes? Then, yes, you may come in and have dinner with us. Love this book.
Nov 05, 2009
Debbie
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A collection of very short, illustrated stories, Creepy Susie is disturbing, funny, gross, and extremely twisted. Many of the kids I know will love it, but it's really an adult cartoon.
Mar 22, 2011
Sherry
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This is a pretty funny collection of creepy tales, but it is quite definitely not a children's book. I don't think I can put this out in my classroom library.
Jun 19, 2009
Betsey
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A friend gave me this book as a gift a few years ago. It was fantastic! I particularly liked the story 'Stupid Betsy'
Sep 18, 2009
Ben
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i found this book to be very entertaining (even tho it had its fair share of creepy moments.)
Oct 03, 2008
Kimmie
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This book was apparently perfect for me because I have recently been informed that I am "dark and twisty" inside. It is no way a children's book- but formatted like one. I did not like it as much as "I can be anything"- another book that is a chidlrens book, not for children.
The illustrations are hilarious and cover all taboo topics.
The illustrations are hilarious and cover all taboo topics.
Jan 16, 2008
Alice
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i read this book in the heart of my goth youth, and DID NOT like it. not a big fan of books that have to beat you over the head with how adorably disturbing they are. just blah.
when i want to read something cartoony and unfailingly funny and creepy, i always go to the master - edward gorey.
when i want to read something cartoony and unfailingly funny and creepy, i always go to the master - edward gorey.
May 09, 2008
melody
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This is a very twisted little book I bought it from the writer / artist @ a Convention and he drew his own version of 'Princess Leia' and signed it's inner cover. His animated show 'The Oblongs' was popular a few years a go.
Nov 26, 2009
William
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I found this mildly humorous in a sick demented kind of way. My favorite was about the Siamese twins. Hardly worth the money for how short it was. It consists mostly of cartoon drawings with only a few words on each page.
Dec 16, 2009
Alex
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while it's written like a child's one-sentence-per-page picture book, making it a VERY quick read (maybe 20 minutes), it's definitely not a children's book. perfect for anyone with a dark and twisted sense of humor.
Apr 15, 2008
Maggie
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The BEST children's book out there. Though I'm not sure I'll let my child read it until she's at least 6. Maybe 5. Actually, if she can read when she's 4, her reward will be this book.
Mar 11, 2011
Lindsay
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I expected much more. The short stories are so short that I'm not sure you can even call them short stories. They're more like cartoons or illustrated limericks.
Jan 19, 2008
Patrick
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Next time you're in the bookstore, find a copy of this, you can read it in 10 minutes and laugh your ass off at the hideously twisted pseudo-children's stories.
Dec 19, 2007
Heather
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I wish I had this book as a child. It was fabulous. I think I read it at Sonja's first, and a few special friends have recieved it as a present.
