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almcge's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
krytykesa's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
erincataldi's review against another edition
3.0
This book made me feel as if I were on acid or something. It's a wee bit trippy, but not necessarily bad. This beautifully illustrated graphic novel follows Joet Moonhead as he attempts to rise above his not so awesome life. As can be imagined, the kids at school pick on him because HE HAS A MOON FOR A HEAD! He lusts after one of the popular girls, Melissa, but the only person who treats him normal is his friend Sockets. Joey decides that in order to be noticed (in a good way) by the people who matter he must form a band and play in the talent show. Joey can't just play any old music instrument, he has to make something really cool. With the help of his friend Ghostboy they make this crazy instrument and blow the socks off the whole school. Suddenly Joey Moonhead is too cool for Sockets. Is he letting popularity get to his already too large head?
This book is utterly ridiculous. Thank goodness for the awesome illustrations. That's really what kept me going. The bright psychedelic colors are amazeballs. The storyline is your not so typical coming of age story. Due to the illustrations of some of Joey's lustier thoughts I wouldn't recommend this to young teens. That is unless you want to listen to parents chew you out about why there are colorful animals humping like crazy and phallic symbols (among others) galore. Interesting read....
This book is utterly ridiculous. Thank goodness for the awesome illustrations. That's really what kept me going. The bright psychedelic colors are amazeballs. The storyline is your not so typical coming of age story. Due to the illustrations of some of Joey's lustier thoughts I wouldn't recommend this to young teens. That is unless you want to listen to parents chew you out about why there are colorful animals humping like crazy and phallic symbols (among others) galore. Interesting read....
reedmorebooks's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
saidtheraina's review against another edition
4.0
I first heard about this from a teen at one of my Pizza & Paperbacks book events at the library.
And oh man, is it good.
In many ways, it's straight down the middle about high school drama surrounding a kid who loves music. He makes this cool instrument, plays in a show, gets bullied...
Except his head is a moon.
The opening scene on earth is of him forgetting his head on his pillow on his way to school.
And he's not the only nonhumanoid being in this version of reality. There are blob monsters and his best friend looks like a stereotypical ghost Halloween costume. There's a whole section where we see his favorite album covers (which might betray the age of the author), and they're takeoffs of real, iconic album covers, but with nonhumanoid creatures as the musicians.
The illustrations are stunning - full, saturated color, varying panels, matte pages, clothbound.
Srsly, I'd totally booktalk to my middle schools, if there weren't a couple steamy scenes (brilliantly illustrated, btw, just not something I can promote across the board).
Yeah, this is another one I wouldn't mind owning - it's obscure enough I could easily imagine it disappearing.
And oh man, is it good.
In many ways, it's straight down the middle about high school drama surrounding a kid who loves music. He makes this cool instrument, plays in a show, gets bullied...
Except his head is a moon.
The opening scene on earth is of him forgetting his head on his pillow on his way to school.
And he's not the only nonhumanoid being in this version of reality. There are blob monsters and his best friend looks like a stereotypical ghost Halloween costume. There's a whole section where we see his favorite album covers (which might betray the age of the author), and they're takeoffs of real, iconic album covers, but with nonhumanoid creatures as the musicians.
The illustrations are stunning - full, saturated color, varying panels, matte pages, clothbound.
Srsly, I'd totally booktalk to my middle schools, if there weren't a couple steamy scenes (brilliantly illustrated, btw, just not something I can promote across the board).
Yeah, this is another one I wouldn't mind owning - it's obscure enough I could easily imagine it disappearing.
mckinseyf's review against another edition
3.0
The story wasn’t that deep or interesting, but I LOVED the art!
desidala's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lordcheez's review
3.0
Completely meh story, predictable, and vaguely interesting. However, the art is beautiful and compelling.
froydis's review
4.0
Thanks to Nobrow Press and Edelweiss for access to this title.
I quite enjoyed this story of high school life, told in such an imaginative and effective way! This is a great story about finding what you love, friendship and staying true to yourself. The illustrations are very enjoyable, the characters are fun, and its a sweet story. Great read!
I quite enjoyed this story of high school life, told in such an imaginative and effective way! This is a great story about finding what you love, friendship and staying true to yourself. The illustrations are very enjoyable, the characters are fun, and its a sweet story. Great read!
aimee_10's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0