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akublik's review
3.0
Interesting to see how this strip has evolved over time. I found a few great strips to use at staff meetings that speak to specific situations we are dealing with as well.
foofers1622's review
5.0
If you've ever worked at a library, you need to read this book. I laughed out loud at a few because they actually did happen to me.
mbrandmaier's review
4.0
I often wish I was allowed to get away with using some of the snappy comebacks that Dewey does in these great comics, but alas, I must keep my thoughts to myself.
cimorene1558's review
5.0
The best cartoon ever, even if you don't work in a library. I thought it was great before I did (work in a public library), now I know: it's great and very true-to-life!
rocketbride's review
4.0
the art can be hard to look at, but you can't skip the introduction stories, and there are several classics, including the debut of tamarra and her favourite letter (T).
theinkwyrm's review
3.0
3.5 stars
You can definitely tell that these are earlier comics and the author and illustrator haven’t quite hit their stride yet, but it was still an enjoyable read.
You can definitely tell that these are earlier comics and the author and illustrator haven’t quite hit their stride yet, but it was still an enjoyable read.
laurenash's review
3.0
"Do you have diet books for cats?"
"No, ma'am, cats can't read."
I was initially bummed that the panels were in black & white, but it didn't seem to matter after a while. I laughed a few times reading this. I also felt the all too familiar "this has happened to me before" because the public library is a strange place. It's often NOT quiet and boring, contrary to popular belief. Strange requests and technology intolerance/impatience are common. And as a library worker, you must have the patience and tact of a saint. But if you're anything like Dewey or me, it's a struggle. Sometimes it is tempting to say something sassy or sarcastic but if you like/love your job (and want to keep it), you'll have to fight the urge.
Although I enjoyed it, I felt a little bothered by Dewey's attitude towards his job. Yes, I know it's realistic because you can get cynical/jaded/sarcastic after a while, but it would have been nice to see him care a little bit more.
"No, ma'am, cats can't read."
I was initially bummed that the panels were in black & white, but it didn't seem to matter after a while. I laughed a few times reading this. I also felt the all too familiar "this has happened to me before" because the public library is a strange place. It's often NOT quiet and boring, contrary to popular belief. Strange requests and technology intolerance/impatience are common. And as a library worker, you must have the patience and tact of a saint. But if you're anything like Dewey or me, it's a struggle. Sometimes it is tempting to say something sassy or sarcastic but if you like/love your job (and want to keep it), you'll have to fight the urge.
Although I enjoyed it, I felt a little bothered by Dewey's attitude towards his job. Yes, I know it's realistic because you can get cynical/jaded/sarcastic after a while, but it would have been nice to see him care a little bit more.
chardeemacdennis's review
4.0
I reread these every few years and I think it's now been 7 or 8 years since my last read through. It's been 20 years since the first strip published and I still find them enjoyable.
bookishstone's review
5.0
Someone donated this to our library so I was first to put a hold on it.
It has a ton of humor for all people, not just library staff, but it's especially funny to those of us that do work in a library.
It was a fun read. Dewey is definitely my favorite.
It has a ton of humor for all people, not just library staff, but it's especially funny to those of us that do work in a library.
It was a fun read. Dewey is definitely my favorite.