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Koko Be Good

by Jen Wang (Goodreads Author)

3.57 of 5 stars 3.57 · rating details · 696 ratings · 110 reviews

Koko’s always got a new project cooking, even though they usually end in total disaster. This time will be different, Koko promises herself. This time, she’s decided to Be Good. But how can a girl whose greatest talent is causing trouble get her act cleaned up? If she’s being honest with herself, Koko isn’t even sure what “being good” means.

Jon knows what being good means,...more

Paperback, First Edition, 304 pages

Published September 14th 2010 by First Second

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Mar 23, 2013 Victoria rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novel, 20-something, growing-up, gorgeous-blending

I finished this book in one sitting. That says a lot coming from me. Yes, it's a graphic novel so there aren't as many words as beautiful artwork, but the coloring is wonderfully deliberate and absorbing. I'm honestly surprised that I couldn't peel myself away even as I got tired. Not only is the art a great blend of expressive and somewhat real, the colors balance between a warm, neutral palate and a more vibrant one with notes of blues and pinks hidden until the scenes that matter most. I real...more

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Mar 03, 2013 Nina Knudsen rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: good-books, graphic-novel, life, funny

I just went to the local comic book store. actually I was gonna look after some new mangas to read.. But I ended up looking at graphic novels and such.

I gathered a few and i ended up buying this one, Koko Be Good.
The reason I bought it was because of the artwork, I really like the colours in this book.

When I went home with it I wasn't certain if I should have bought it or not.

Though now that I've read it I don't regret it.

It was a beautiful book, I really enjoyed it and I read it way too fast.
I...more

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Sep 01, 2012 M rated it 3 of 5 stars

As usual with anything that posits itself within the world of "indie" and "hipster" sensibilities, I am of two minds about this comic. On the one, admittedly superficial level, I was put off by indie/hipster conceits of people leading impossibly cool lives that, quite frankly, have nothing in common with real life as I've observed it. But the comic surprised me. It actually touches upon how empty such "cool" lives can be. Most importantly, it deals with identity, with indecision, fear, and stand...more

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Sep 02, 2011 Ottery StCatchpole rated it 5 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. To say that I am a fan of Jen Wang would be an understatement. I want to draw JUST LIKE HER. Simple. Her art is very cartoony, which I know puts some people off, to their detriment I suppose as the art style, which undoubtedly they consider childish by virtue of its being cartoon and not realist depiction, makes them believe that the content must be of course for a young audience. But you could not be farther from the truth if you tried. This is very much not an all-ages book. It isn't adult in...more To say that I am a fan of Jen Wang would be an understatement. I want to draw JUST LIKE HER. Simple. Her art is very cartoony, which I know puts some people off, to their detriment I suppose as the art style, which undoubtedly they consider childish by virtue of its being cartoon and not realist depiction, makes them believe that the content must be of course for a young audience. But you could not be farther from the truth if you tried. This is very much not an all-ages book. It isn't adult in nature it is just that the book deals with the heady themes of self-discovery, love, identity, the battle between being what is perceived by the world at large as 'good' and what we feel we are. Yeah, no silly talking animals or cutesy romances for the tween set here.
At the core is the love story of one of the protagonists, whose life is suddenly changed when he finds and friends another lost soul like him named Koko, the heroine of the story. I will admit at first that the title threw me off, and I thought it was weak and perhaps a little silly but in truth it fits the story rather better than well. It is the title it needed to be.
The story is beautifully paced, filled with interesting scenes and back and forth between Koko and Jon. Together these two ironic people, the last people on earth you'd ever expect to spark a friendship do just that and its beautiful and meaningful without the typical Hollywood they have to fall in love with each other twist. Then there's Faron, the awesomest character in comics ever. A cute quiet kid, who I wish would get his own story told someday.
Somehow or another, Ms. Wang manages to intertwine their present stories, while giving us glimpses of the past, giving us very rounded characters and a very lovely story about finding ourselves, finding our purpose in life, and just plain living like we want to live. Its a story to make you think about finding yourself if you're young and lost, or if you're older and think you know yourself and what you truly want from life. Don't be so sure, you do.
Beautiful art, mixed with a beautiful story make for a gorgeous comic book reading experience. Painted in subtle sepia watercolors, my only criticism is that the book was not more brightly colored. It isn't a tragic story and I think it could have benefited from a more colorful palette but I imagine the length of the book would have required more time and expense. All I can say is, if this frees up Ms. Wang to make another graphic novel sooner, then all the better for us.(less)

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Aug 25, 2011 Erlynn (BooksHugBack) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Koko Be Good is a coming of age graphic novel about two young people Jon and Koko whose paths cross. After recently entering the real world, Jon is about to give up his life to follow his much older girlfriend to Peru for her dreams. The story follows Jon through the process of him giving up all his interests and opportunities for that of another. He runs into a young girl Koko at a party who is just trying to get by in life. Jon's story causes her to struggle with what type of person she should...more

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Dec 25, 2010 Cathlin Goulding rated it 4 of 5 stars

Jen Wang’s debut graphic novel, Koko Be Good (First Second), traces the lives of three San Francisco residents: Koko, a mod-styled cigarette girl scamming for free rent and extra cash; Faron, her teenaged partner in crime; and Jon, a shy musician preparing for a move to Peru with his long-distance girlfriend.A chance meeting results in an unlikely friendship between the rebellious Koko and the sensitive Jon. Jon’s recollections of his altruistic girlfriend and their college romance compel Koko t...more

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Nov 25, 2010 Chibineko rated it 3 of 5 stars

Graphic novels have always had a good fanbase, but now that they're gaining more publicity there's been an influx of books (both series & standalones) flooding the market. While that's great in so many different ways, it also means that it is that much easier to get lost in the crowd. Unfortunately Koko might be one of those books that some might overlook, which would be a shame.

The book follows three characters- the titular Koko (an energetic girl who seems to want more), Jon (a 20 somethi...more Graphic novels have always had a good fanbase, but now that they're gaining more publicity there's been an influx of books (both series & standalones) flooding the market. While that's great in so many different ways, it also means that it is that much easier to get lost in the crowd. Unfortunately Koko might be one of those books that some might overlook, which would be a shame.

The book follows three characters- the titular Koko (an energetic girl who seems to want more), Jon (a 20 something who just wants to move to Peru to be with his girl), & Faron (Koko's sidekick). When Jon meets Koko & Faron at a party, he can't help but become captivated by her, only to then see her vanish into the night after an ugly scene. Jon later discovers Faron at work in a local diner & convinces him to introduce the two of them. What follows is a voyage of self discovery as Jon tries to figure out what he really wants, Koko tries to gain more meaning into her life, & Faron just tries to get by.

The artwork really is the best part of this book. Wang's artwork manages to capture both the various emotions of the cast as well as Koko's almost inexhaustible energy. She doesn't skimp on the backgrounds either with just about every scene getting lovingly captured in water colors. Wang seems to play around with color, using it in various formats to enhance the scene. One scene that sticks out in my head is one later in the book of Koko's room where it lacks a great deal of color- enhancing the empty feeling of the scene & the characters' emotions.

Unfortunately where the book lacks is in the storytelling department. The artwork manages to smooth over the rough spots, but not to the point where you don't notice that it needed more finesse. It takes a while to get into the story & to figure out what is going on. Wang might have intended for the reader to fill in the blanks with their own interpretations, but it would have been nice for a little more story & character definition. Not a whole lot more, but just a little more backstory on some of the characters would be nice. (I'd like to see more of Koko's history as a Candy Girl.) It just lacks a little coherence at times.

This is a good story with awesome artwork, but it's just not quite a 5 star type read for me. I can't help but think it just needed to simmer for a little while longer. This is definitely a great graphic novel & Wang's going on my list of "to watch" indie artists, but it just needed a little more work on the storyline.

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Sep 02, 2010 Beck rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: growing_up, quarter-life-crisis, contemporary

I cannot help but compare this to Solanin by Inio Asano. I just can't. They're very simliar, but work differently. I feel like this one may've aimed for more complexity (although perhaps I just didn't recognize or now don't remember the social issues touched on in Solanin), but it does so very broadly, and I'm not sure of its resulting success as a story. It definitely had, for me, less emotional impact. A few good moments, but...

Faron was the best character. <3

Throughout the book, I couldn't...more I cannot help but compare this to Solanin by Inio Asano. I just can't. They're very simliar, but work differently. I feel like this one may've aimed for more complexity (although perhaps I just didn't recognize or now don't remember the social issues touched on in Solanin), but it does so very broadly, and I'm not sure of its resulting success as a story. It definitely had, for me, less emotional impact. A few good moments, but...

Faron was the best character. <3

Throughout the book, I couldn't quite decide whether I liked it. Sometimes I had trouble following (as is fairly typical for me and graphic novels). A few times I paused to appreciate. I feel like Wang has her heart in the right place and used some good techniques to tell her story (visually and verbally), but I just still don't know that it all came together and worked.

Of course, maybe it's actually brilliant that some of the social issues are vague, because Wang's point is that we get focused on doing good in one way (or just living our lives, period), but there's always a lot going on around us, a lot of opportunities to get involved (and be less self-involved) and make a difference. For example, Jon is planning a trip to be with Emily helping people in Peru but is only marginally aware of the local immigration issues that Faron's sister marches for... Faron's sister is vocal on those issues, but she spent a long time with a boyfriend who mistreats her and her brother. Etc. Life and people are complex and often see only part of the bigger picture, and readers will get that impression from the book--that we're seeing only bits and pieces of what's going on.

EDIT: Forgot to mention the art. The art is what drew me into reading this book. I enjoy watercolors. I liked the browny tones, but I suspect they do convey more drabness than the author might've intended. I tend to agree with another reviewer that use of color variants could've better enhanced the characters' growth or moods, but oh well. Everybody's a little weird-looking (not in a bad way, just distinct) and fairly expressive....although perhaps the same few expressions. I had some trouble recognizing characters a few times, but I probably just wasn't looking closely enough. Overall, I liked Wang's art style. Note: I just looked at the back cover, and it's kind of clever and interesting.

Overall, I think I wanted to like this book more than I actually did.(less)

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Jul 27, 2010 Holly Lee (Bellas Novella) rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010, amazon-vine

From start to finish this graphic novel needs a lot of fine tuning. The beginning was hard to follow, with a lot of jumping around and not a lot of dialogue it was hard to tell what characters were important, and what was even going on. The book settled into itself about two-thirds of the way through and became much easier to follow which was a welcome relief.

The characters seemed very superficial and the story lacked depth. I felt as though the major life decisions that Koko, and Jon were maki...more

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Jul 18, 2010 Beth rated it 3 of 5 stars

In Koko Be Good, Jon is preparing to uproot his life in CA to move to Peru and save the world with his much older mentor turned lover, Emily. He meets a girl named Koko who challenges him to reconsider his ideals, and his purpose for making the choices he's made.

Although I read over 200 pages of this book, I struggled throughout to keep everyone, (and the timeline!) straight. The present of the story is Jon waiting for Emily's return and preparing to leave with her, and Koko's life, and her frie...more

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Mar 24, 2010 Jamie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphicnovels

Jen Wang's astonishing debut is an assured and heartfelt story of people searching for their place in their world. The fundamental question of "What do you want to be when you grow up?" doesn't end when you actually have grown up, it only becomes more pronounced and real. Wang's characters have passed the precipice of adulthood, but they are still confused about what they want out of life. Jon has abandoned his dreams of making music to follow his older girlfriend to Peru, where she will work in...more Jen Wang's astonishing debut is an assured and heartfelt story of people searching for their place in their world. The fundamental question of "What do you want to be when you grow up?" doesn't end when you actually have grown up, it only becomes more pronounced and real. Wang's characters have passed the precipice of adulthood, but they are still confused about what they want out of life. Jon has abandoned his dreams of making music to follow his older girlfriend to Peru, where she will work in an orphanage and be a force of positive change. Doubts linger in Jon's mind that maybe he's just a tag-along in someone else's existence, a suspicion that is only emboldened when he meets the strange and wonderful Koko.

At one time Koko would have been called a "free spirit," but that has since been co-opted to mean hippy-dippy kookiness. In Wang's hands, Koko is much more than that. She is the rarest of creations, a social gadfly who behaves with the caprice of childhood who doesn't come off as either damaged or obnoxious. She can be a jerk, sure, but she is easy to forgive. She is like a flower trying to break out of the shell of its seed.

It's Koko who challenges herself to be good, which in turn becomes a metaphor for being true to oneself, to one's friends, to whatever passion gave you purpose enough to get this far in life. The joy of Koko's discoveries is the joy of creation itself, and we see it in every page. Jen Wang has clearly put a lot of herself into every panel, and though she masterfully controls the lines of her lively figures, she isn't afraid to let the world around them be loose and shimmery. Her watercolored tones and her easygoing layouts give the book a natural feeling, even though her art has a cartoony flourish. She uses more inventive and complex page construction sparingly, when the scene needs to go flashy or better yet, when an emotional epiphany must occur, such as the double-page spread where Jon's girlfriend realizes he is in a different space than he thinks he is. Her narrative flows naturally, and even when she takes a detour into something more experimental, it doesn't seem forced or gimmicky. The pages turn instinctually.

As a fan of Jen's short work, I am pleased that KOKO BE GOOD has delivered on the promise of those smaller slices. Quite possibly the debut of 2010, if not a contender for the book of the year across the board.(less)

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Jul 30, 2011 Penelope rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels, summer-11

I liked how this story had parallel story-lines that were somewhat separate but intertwined. Jon and Koko meet by chance, and it seems they couldn't be more different from one another. Koko is a free-spirited vagabond, while Jon is a recent college grad and musician, unsure of what to do with his life. Both are united by their desire to find some purpose for their lives, some way to contribute to the world, to "become a hero" for someone, and to feel fulfilled. Jon hopes to achieve that by follo...more I liked how this story had parallel story-lines that were somewhat separate but intertwined. Jon and Koko meet by chance, and it seems they couldn't be more different from one another. Koko is a free-spirited vagabond, while Jon is a recent college grad and musician, unsure of what to do with his life. Both are united by their desire to find some purpose for their lives, some way to contribute to the world, to "become a hero" for someone, and to feel fulfilled. Jon hopes to achieve that by following his girlfriend to Peru, while Koko bounces between various forms of charity work trying to find a way to do good.

Koko is such a bizarre, flighty character, she almost seems to inhabit a different world than Jon. But moments of humility bring her back down to earth, revealing her humanity and hidden flaws and insecurities. I liked Koko because she was funny (definitely the comic relief in an otherwise somber tale) and because her personality is such an interesting, seemingly contradictory, combination of naivete, cynicism, street-smarts, and optimism.

I do wish that Faron had been fleshed out a little more as a character--he seemed to have an interesting story (which is somewhat explained), and in the end his friendship with Koko proves to be an important part of her "change." I was also kind of confused about the ages of both Faron and Koko...visually they look about 14 or 15 but based on their actions and how they fit into the plot, it seems like they should be about 17 or 18.

Jen Wang's artwork is really beautiful, and is what initially made me pluck this book off the shelf at the library. My only complaint is that some of the visual action sequences (without any dialogue) were a little difficult to follow. I got the gist, but the visuals weren't totally clear sometimes. However, I think her wordless emotional sequences work considerably better than the action sequences.

Overall I really enjoyed this book. At 300 pages it kept me hooked the whole way through, and I actually read it in one sitting because I just couldn't bring myself to put it down.(less)

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Nov 03, 2011 Scott Foley rated it 3 of 5 stars

This graphic novel, released by :01 and created by Jen Wang, is something of an enigma for me. On one hand, the story has been done, the characters aren't very likable, and there isn't really much in the way of plot, particularly climax. However, the art is so fetching that I can ignore the previous complaints.

Koko Be Good is about Koko, a young woman in search of herself and willing to do just about any preposterous thing you can think of. She is the classic twenty-something narcissist, a stand...more

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Jan 07, 2012 Kayla rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, slice-of-life-everyday, comics

The main thing this book has going for it is the art, which is really outstanding.

Jen Wang comes from an animation background and you can definitely tell; the characters always look like they're about to burst into movement and every page is interesting and full of life. Her pages are laid out interestingly, and everything is dynamic and really fantastic.

That said, the story in this one is a little lacking -- a lot lacking. It's about a guy named Jon who is about to pack up and move to Peru wit...more

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Aug 19, 2011 Stephanie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: my-middle-school-reading

What an interesting story, beautifully drawn.
This story really speaks to (I think) the early 20s set. It deals with the choices we make as we're discovering who we are and who we want to be in the world. And a good share of of decisions are made as we enter into long-term relationships.
Jonathan is a college student who's fallen in love with an older woman. She knows where's she's going and what she wants to do, and since Jonathan is still trying to figure that out, he's decided that he wants t...more

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Dec 08, 2010 Karla rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: potential-for-best-graphic-novels-o, graphic-novels, teens

What do we live for? Beauty? Truth? Making the world a better place? What does it mean to live a good life--making others happy, or ourselves? Is this an either/or proposition?

After having stolen and reluctantly returned his Walkman tape player, free-spirited, street urchin Koko latches onto Jon, a recent college grad who is about to embark on a new life with his older girlfriend as a teacher in a Peruvian orphanage. His selflessness humbles and inspires Koko, but each attempt she makes at bette...more

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Mar 10, 2013 Phoebe rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphicnovels

After an intensely confusing start (for me), I grew to appreciate the wide and over-the-top facial expressions of the characters in this thickly bound graphic novel about young people's attempts to strive for Good (capital intended.) This is the kind of book where the author isn't going to bother to hold your hand. Except for a few moments of exact emotion (which were a bit of a relief from all the ambiguity), readers follow along with Koko, confirmed "bad" girl, and Jon, who has gotten it into...more

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Apr 07, 2012 Lisa Price rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fav-comics

Jen Wang's unique story revolves around three people who are each on a journey to understand who they are. Jon is a musician who's busy preparing for a move to Peru with his much older girlfriend. He happens to run into a strange girl named Koko, a 'free spirit' that gets by on others. Through Koko's criticizing about Jon's life, they both start on the path to find happiness. While Jon tries to will himself to be confident about going to Peru, Koko tries to understand what it means to be a good...more

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Oct 09, 2010 Matthew rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult, graphic-novels

I really enjoyed this little slice of life story. The tale focuses on two very different people: Koko, a free-wheeling twenty-something who lives her life to the fullest, and Jon, a quiet, fairly unassuming guy about to give up everything to follow his girlfriend down to Peru. The two meet, causing both of them to rethink their lives. Koko decides to become a "good person", and tries really hard to volunteer, gives things away to charity and more. Jon begins to struggle with how much of himself...more

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Aug 19, 2010 Sarah rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult-graphic-novel, adult-post-ya, teen-realistic

Wang's beautiful tonal and expressive watercolors illustrate 3 lives intersecting at turning points for each. Wild child, drop-out, unapologetic Koko literally runs into recent graduate Jon at an afterwork party and shatters his certainty in self-sacrificial romance. While each begins to take a page from the other's life, underage Faron is caught in the lost lives of the adults surrounding him, while dreaming of a future that seems beyond his grasp. Wang beautifully captures the multicultural ne...more

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Nov 20, 2012 Liane rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: weirdly-cathartic, comics

I've followed Jen Wang for years, ever since university (or even high school?), when she was still working on Strings of Fate.

She's an extraordinary illustrator but her writing is unfortunately not so strong. Her art and character design are stellar, and I love the quirky characters she creates, but the pacing was so frustrating at times.

As far as I know, Strings of Fate was never finished--I got the feeling that she didn't quite know how the author wanted to end it. In Koko Be Good, the concl...more

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Oct 23, 2010 Claire rated it 4 of 5 stars

Koko has lived only for herself for several years when a chance encounter with Jon, who is ready to move away and dedicate his life to the betterment of the poor. Their meeting gets them both thinking about what it means to be good and what it means to have a good impact on those around you. Rich watercolors in muted gray and brown tones accentuate the ideas in this graphic novel. The color choices enhance the ambiguity of "goodness" as the characters struggle to find their place in a gray worl...more

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Jan 05, 2012 Nathan Herald rated it 4 of 5 stars

An interesting tale of trying to figure out what being 'good' means, Koko Be Good tells the tale of a young woman, Koko, who is (for lack of a better word) lost, and Jon, a post-grad who is planning on moving to Peru with his girlfriend. Neither one of them know what they want to do, although they both have ideas of what they think they want.

Both the story and the artwork conjure images of Craig Thompson's amazing Blankets, but Wang's use of watercolor bring an amazing amount of warmth and dep...more

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Sep 15, 2012 Katie Kurtz rated it 4 of 5 stars

Loved! The sepia toned drawings are amazing. Koko is going kookoo and you want to dislike her at times but she proves to be absolutely endearing. I enjoyed how her relationship with Jon unfolded in a very contemporary way - the blur of becoming friends or maybe lovers is well executed. And San Francisco is another fully realized character - loved seeing Zeitgeist, Sutro Towers, and architecture that is true to how an SF native or resident knows the city.

I recommend reading this in tandem with '...more

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May 06, 2013 Carl rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: diversity-50, favorites

Koko Be Good is a great tale of chance friendships, trying to figure out what you want out of life, and being what you want to be. There isn't so much plot as there is characters acting out their daily lives, finding inspiration in each other and worrying about their decisions. I need to take some classes on art or something, because I really want to comment on the wonderful drawing here, and I find I lack vocabulary. There's so much life in the art here, which is really impressive since Want li...more

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May 14, 2013 Chris rated it 5 of 5 stars

I love Jen Wang's art. LOVE IT! And you should, too, because it's amazing. It's so soft and playful and hits all the right emotional notes.

On top of that, she spins a good yarn, too. As I've noted before, I tend to have a lucky knack for picking random books that have been sitting on my shelf for awhile and reading them right when they'll work the best for me, and this one is no different. It's not so much about these characters finding themselves, but it's like a quote I recently saw in that th...more

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Dec 11, 2011 Andrew Shuping rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novel

This is a classic coming of age tale for two different character, our titular character Koko and a young man named Jon. Jon is giving up on dreams and hopes of his own to be with his girlfriend in a place that he doesn't know, a language he doesn't speak, and unsure of what he'll do once he's there. While out one night Jon meets Koko, a young woman still trying to figure out her place in the world. Their lives intersect, accidentally as is so often the case, and lead each other down new paths. T...more

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Jul 23, 2012 Lu rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels

I won't go into the story, because so many previous reviews cover the basic plot. I absolutely LOVED the art, and could strongly identify with the characters. Jen's illustrations are wonderful, from subtle facial expressions to action shots to the urban landscape. My only criticism is that the story, though plausible, seemed weak and could've used some details and especially a bit of narration to indicate jumps to and from the past. I did like especially some of the situation humor.

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Sep 15, 2010 Fill Marc rated it 3 of 5 stars

I discovered this book while perusing the comic book store today and I recognized the author/artist from Flight Comics. Flipping thru the book Jen Wang's illustrations really impressed me. Reading thru the book I really admired her facial expressions in all her characters. However, the great artwork does not hold up the mediocre story and weak character development. I wanted to like this book more than I did. It didn't really go as deep as I wanted to.

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Sep 05, 2012 Steve rated it 4 of 5 stars

Likable characters and exceptional art propels this story that is in turns melancholy and cartoonishly eccentric. The character expressions in particular are noteworthy: sometimes charmingly over-the-top, and other times expressing incredible emotion with a low-key grace (fitting with the tone of the book itself). The themes of self-discovery and the multiple layers of our constant feeling of "am I doing the right thing?" are age-old, but presented here with a deft hand.

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“If you think you’re good people, and if you are, how would you know? Is it something you always knew? Or was it something you found? Some people are naturally good at it […]. Is it worth trying to be something you’re not? Just because it’s right?” — 13 people liked it

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