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ewg109's review
4.0
Kid: mom, what does ‘hell is other people’ mean
Me: what?
Kid: in this book, there’s this robot penguin, and he keeps saying stuff like that
Me: what?
Kid: he also says, “existence is an imperfection”
Me: he’s quoting Sartre!?!
Needless to say I had to read this. And it was such a pleasant surprise. Silly but with some really heady concepts snuck into an action packed story.
Me: what?
Kid: in this book, there’s this robot penguin, and he keeps saying stuff like that
Me: what?
Kid: he also says, “existence is an imperfection”
Me: he’s quoting Sartre!?!
Needless to say I had to read this. And it was such a pleasant surprise. Silly but with some really heady concepts snuck into an action packed story.
olliewheaton's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
lazygal's review
3.0
It seemed fine - but every time I try to read a graphic novel my eyes just glaze over.
teenytinylibrary's review
3.0
Very little can stop these two mega robot brothers (except for maybe bickering and free ice cream). Very interesting middle grade graphic novel - love the world building and the boys' mysterious background. It's funny and clever and cute. Good pick for graphic novel readers (little intense for reluctant readers)
andizor's review
3.0
Very little can stop these two mega robot brothers (except for maybe bickering and free ice cream). Very interesting middle grade graphic novel - love the world building and the boys' mysterious background. It's funny and clever and cute. Good pick for graphic novel readers (little intense for reluctant readers)
tinkeringlibrarian's review
3.0
Started out irritating but ended up cute-- good for kids who love butt jokes and fart humor, ages 7-9. I love Monseiur Gorilla and the Stupid Philosophy Penguin.
mat_tobin's review
5.0
Why I haven't read Cameron's book before is beyond me. Having finally picked it up, I instantly found that I was completely absorbed in Cameron's futuristic London in which robots and A.I. both protect the people and cause havoc. Two robots, in particular, brothers, live with their human parents whose purpose is to protect them from a world fascinated by their powers. Not only did I find dad a great role-model but also the fact that the family is not white an absolutely refreshing change. Not only this but much of the cast itself is also non-white. On top of this, Alex, the elder of the two brothers is a sensitive and vulnerable being caught in that confusing time when being a teenager is incredibly complex and often quite lonely. For all its incredibly action and humour, Mega Robo Bros is far cleverer and intrinsic in its message - and I loved it for it.
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