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jkenna1990's review
3.0
Eh, it was ok. I feel like every time I read one of Ned Vizzini's books, I end up not liking the main character. Also, the artwork wasn't that great. Character's faces would be distorted in weird ways and that was pretty jarring. It would take me out of the story.
I know the lesson this is trying to convey is be careful of technology, don't be to reliant on it! Combined with, be yourself! And sure I get it, I just think there books/graphic novels that did it better. Overall, I wouldn't really suggest this unless you are already a fan.
I know the lesson this is trying to convey is be careful of technology, don't be to reliant on it! Combined with, be yourself! And sure I get it, I just think there books/graphic novels that did it better. Overall, I wouldn't really suggest this unless you are already a fan.
cammschwartz's review
2.0
So I read the graphic novel. One of my close friends gave me a run down of the story and honestly the beginning is the most intriguing part. The conflicts that arose were small and it didn’t seem to resolve very much. I personally wasn’t the biggest fan of the art style but the artist did a good job of conveying the story.
shinesalot's review
2.0
Sadly, while I was very excited to get this book, it fell short. The musical is amazing - I got to see it before it went on Broadway and it was truly an experience. Unfortunately, the graphic novel didn't really capture any of the story's wow factor. The idea that there's a pill that can "make you cool" should produce a great book...but it didn't translate well here.
zbrarian's review
3.0
Quick read. It was ok, takes place in 2004 however, Siri & Alexa weren’t around then, right? The lesson learned is to be careful with technology. It may help you with some things, but not with the heart. That’s why we have free will. Technology cannot determine who will be the person you will end up with. I’d be interested in reading the original book. The illustrations were good, the colors discerning between Jeremy & the Squib.
thenextgenlib's review
3.0
Interesting concept, one I know many students would take advantage of, if offered the chance. I never saw the Broadway show or read the novel. Might have to. I enjoyed this graphic novel adaptation. 3.5
baileylizhi's review
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
morganvermillion's review
2.0
I really wanted to like this graphic novel. I haven’t read the original book or seen the musical, so maybe that would have helped me like this more, but I just really didn’t enjoy it at all. I felt like the character development and relationships made no sense, and I hate that there were no (real) consequences for Jeremy’s poor decisions. There was also not really any redeeming qualities to what the computer program was doing: it was telling Jeremy that he needed to be cooler, so I expected the book to end with the classic “you didn’t need any help being cool. You are cool just by being yourself” idea, but I didn’t get that at all. It was all really frustrating.
delz's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Jeremy is the high school nerd with only one friend and little chance of getting the girl he really likes, so he take a “pill.” The pill is a mini computer that will attach to his brain and give him all of life’s instructions. But can a computer have nuance or empathy? This was definitely was meant as a message for people as we become more and more dependent on computers/internet/AI. It’s a very dangerous slippery slope because we lose individuality and creativity. Even our freedoms will be lost the more dependent we become on technology.