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28th out of 51 books
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Papercutz Slices #1: Harry Potty and the Deathly Boring (Papercutz Slices #1)
by
Stefan Petrucha (Goodreads Author),
Rick Parker (Goodreads Author)
The creative team behind the hit Tales from the Crypt #8 “Diary of a Stinky Dead Kid” team up again to launch this new parody series from Papercutz! Following the killing of their mentor Dumb-as-a-door by the seemingly traitorous barista Frappe, Harry Potty, Don Measley and Whiny Stranger must find a way to defeat the nose-less dark lord Value-Mart (He-Whose-Prices-Can’t-B...more
Paperback, 64 pages
Published
September 28th 2010
by Papercutz
(first published 2010)
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The large majority of this book is painful and immature. I wondered throughout the entire book just who this was intended for, thinking that while the references seem appropriate for young adults, the poorly executed potty humor could only entertain an 8-12 year old (and I emphasize poorly executed; I have no objections with well-executed potty humor). It was only when the word "whore" was used that I realized I was reading a book that was meant for my age group but simply failed. HOWEVER, somet...more
Graphic Novel
Setting: This book had multiple setting and was introducing many different characters throughout the book however the main characters stayed consistent threw the entire novel. This book pieced together a few stories to summarize a series of books and then gave more detail for the last book. The characters were humerus at times and the conflict and resolution were very easy to identify.
Critique: I believe this story fallows the literary standards for the most part. The characters ar...more
Setting: This book had multiple setting and was introducing many different characters throughout the book however the main characters stayed consistent threw the entire novel. This book pieced together a few stories to summarize a series of books and then gave more detail for the last book. The characters were humerus at times and the conflict and resolution were very easy to identify.
Critique: I believe this story fallows the literary standards for the most part. The characters ar...more
This book is a parody graphic novel based off the Harry Potter series of books. It is like a comic book, but has a much more detailed plot line and more extravagant illustrations. The book follows the three main characters Harry Potty, Don Measley, and Whinny Stranger, through a very rapid and short version of all seven books, that are slightly revised. The book does follow the guidelines of what a graphic novel should entail. It has very detailed pictures, and the plot line does make sense.
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Parodies should be subtle and clever. The author of this graphic novel apparently didn't read enough of the Harry Potter series to make a concise, yet witty case against it. The illustrations are revolting and the humor is even worse. I think the author wanted to defy his two pet peeves with the books - the length and the moral lessons - but if anything, he only proved that these qualities make a book even better. I would prefer a long yet encouraging magical tale over this scattered, profane no...more
This is supposed to be a spoof on Harry Potter, and parts of it are slightly funny, but it's too negative overall, and the switched-up names for the characters are so different from their original names that following the story line is difficult and awkward. I thought this would be funny, the way the Veggie Tales LOTR riff "Lord of the Beans" is funny, but I was not impressed.
Not one of my favorite Harry Potter parodies. Some of the artwork is amusing, but most of the jokes I could see coming a mile away. The part I liked best was the ending, which actually did have an unexpected and pretty clever twist. Younger Potter fans who like Mad Magazine and haven't already read a half-dozen other HP parodies might enjoy it, though.
Feb 14, 2013
Arra Abella
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Potterheads
Shelves:
3-stars,
for-potterheads
Harry Potter and the Deathly Boring was a parody of the renown magical series that I think Potterheads should read just to have a laugh and enjoy. The adaptation, cartoon and the punchlines will definitely tickle your funny bone. There were some parts that I find corny or I just don't get how that can be funny. But still you will get to enjoy it.
so i must say throughout this whole love of harry potter that i have. i have never read one of these types of books as i felt that it was a betrayal (lol) very true though.i guess i needed something to lighten me up as i have been a bit low since the last movie came out. but any-who. it it terribly funny and silly and i know probably for kids but hey so was the original so i really am enjoying reading this. it has made it a bit more bearable for this potterhead
I read this expecting something a bit more clever, maybe geared toward a different audience.
It's not that it isn't funny ... it's that it is the same joke. Over and over. And, it was probably geared more towards 12 year old boys. But, there were a couple moments that were funny
It's not that it isn't funny ... it's that it is the same joke. Over and over. And, it was probably geared more towards 12 year old boys. But, there were a couple moments that were funny
Crude, sophomoric humor (perfect for boys who like that sort of thing--Harry carries a plunger instead of a wand), spoofing the Harry Potter series. MAD Magazine-esque. Characters have names like Whiny Stranger and Dumb As A Door instead of Hermione Granger and Dumbledore.
Well, it's hardly surprising that this book was full of potty humor, just look at the title. It did make me chuckle a few times, but also made me roll my eyes at the many awful attempts at parody. All in all, not a bad read but they could have done so much more with it...
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The Harry Potter world seems ripe for parody but this particular one didn't work for me. Perhaps it was written with adolescent boys in mind. I think most adults will find it lacking in cleverness with far too much potty humour.
Disappointing first graphic novel. I'm a big Harry Potter fan and I still didn't get some of the references they were so obscure. The drawings were wonderful but the jokes were overly juvenile. I do not recommend this.
I was not that impressed with this one. Though my favorite part of the entire book was when Harry kept having to 'guess' what was going to happen next and when he did it was always action from other teen novels. Fun but not my favorite.
This was literally the stupidest book I ever read. I thought a parody of Harry Potter would be kind of cute and funny to read. Maybe there will be a better one out there someday but for now AVOID THIS AT ALL COSTS.
I didn't enjoy it but then I wasn't a huge fan of Harry Potter either. I'm not sure if fans of the books would like the humor or be upset that the authors are making fun of their beloved Harry Potter universe.
Pretty awesomely funny. Parodies are awesome, and get over it if you can't take a joke. A hilarious send off of the Harry Potter series. Very witty and wonderful.
What junk. I am glad I didn't buy this for the library. I could have lived with the potty humor. The homophobic references at the end did it in for me.
Oh my god, it's not even worth one star. Crass, and not remotely as clever as it thinks it is. I will probably weed it before I even put it on the shelf.
Uninteresting and very violent. Doesn't make sense at all. Also, I don't understand why some reviewers call this type of humor funny.
I didn't find this book funny, not even amusing.
A parody of the Harry Potter series, this book failed to be clever.
Unless you count the last ten pages: Now that was funny!
I liked the illustrations, though.
A parody of the Harry Potter series, this book failed to be clever.
Unless you count the last ten pages: Now that was funny!
I liked the illustrations, though.
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First of all, lame. I thought it would be funnier and the graphic were horrible along with bad puns.
So funny! A little too much on the mad magazine type of humour, but still good - I loved the ending!
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boooo....harry potter rocks! except it did have some farely funny parts in it..but sill..boo!
A funny graphic novel parody of all seven books, focusing mainly on the last one.
It was inappropriate but funny- my mom should not have let me read this book.
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Very Mad Magazine-esque humor, with several laugh-out-loud moments.
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Kind've funny. This is basically an extended Mad magazine parody.
Read as a preview for students.
50 pages of funny potty parody.
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Stefan Petrucha (born January 27, 1959) is an American writer for adults and young adults. He has written graphic novels in the The X-Files and Nancy Drew series, as well as science fiction and horror.
Born in the Bronx, he has spent time in the big city and the suburbs, and now lives in western Massachusetts with his wife, fellow writer Sarah Kinney, and their daughters. At times he has been a tec...more
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Born in the Bronx, he has spent time in the big city and the suburbs, and now lives in western Massachusetts with his wife, fellow writer Sarah Kinney, and their daughters. At times he has been a tec...more
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