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booknotes_athina's review against another edition
4.0
This was the first time a read anything from Paige Braddock before and I really enjoyed it.
I had never come across a comic with a lesbian main character and cast and I think that everything is well done.
The story-line and the art is very good and I really liked the fact that 20 years of Jane's World were collected in a volume.
I highly recommend this collection to anyone who wants to read something different
I had never come across a comic with a lesbian main character and cast and I think that everything is well done.
The story-line and the art is very good and I really liked the fact that 20 years of Jane's World were collected in a volume.
I highly recommend this collection to anyone who wants to read something different
mfunfsinn's review against another edition
3.0
This was an endearing 20th anniversary collection of the groundbreaking comic Jane's World. This collection takes readers on a highlights reel of comic strips about Jane, Chelle, Ethan, and Dorothy as well as an extensive ensemble of friends and lovers. Overall the comics are fun, fresh, and funny, but I couldn't help rolling my eyes at some of the fantastical tangents Jane would get into (alien abductions, Amazonian daydreams, and straight male co-workers sexing up the narrative with some misogynistic male gaze... yawn). Luckily, the latter half of the book focuses less on fantasy hijinx and more on Jane's search for love in all the wrong places. Readers looking for a light-hearted read that puts lesbian relationships front and center will fall in love with Jane's World.
jilljemmett's review against another edition
4.0
This is a collection of the comics Jane’s World.
Jane is an ordinary girl. She goes through life experiencing every day things, that I think most people can relate to. I don’t think I’ve ever read a graphic novel where the main character steps in gum, but Jane does.
I loved the way the comics broke the fourth wall, and talked about creating the comics. The artists made an appearance in some of the stories. I love this technique because it brings the reader right into the story, by commenting on how it is created.
Another thing I loved about these stories was that being gay was the norm. The majority of the characters were gay. It was a world where being gay was the norm rather than being straight. This was a refreshingly modern take on a romantic story, where the female lead could date any of the women who walked into her life because they were also gay.
I really enjoyed this collection!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Jane is an ordinary girl. She goes through life experiencing every day things, that I think most people can relate to. I don’t think I’ve ever read a graphic novel where the main character steps in gum, but Jane does.
I loved the way the comics broke the fourth wall, and talked about creating the comics. The artists made an appearance in some of the stories. I love this technique because it brings the reader right into the story, by commenting on how it is created.
Another thing I loved about these stories was that being gay was the norm. The majority of the characters were gay. It was a world where being gay was the norm rather than being straight. This was a refreshingly modern take on a romantic story, where the female lead could date any of the women who walked into her life because they were also gay.
I really enjoyed this collection!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
cassiahf's review
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
4.0
stacyroth's review against another edition
4.0
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased opinion.
Love Letters to Jane's World contains both selected comics from the series and comments written by reviewers and other cartoonists. The comic starts with a list of characters who appear in the comics and how they relate to Jane, so that the new readers will know and old readers can refresh their memories. It ends with fan letters and a note from the author.
Jane's World features feelings such as insecurity and trying to figure life out that everyone will relate to; it also contains some far out there story lines, such as alien abduction and zombies. This was my first exposure to Jane's World, and I enjoyed it. The selections provided make me want to go back and find out what happened in the story in between the scenes included in this book.
Love Letters to Jane's World contains both selected comics from the series and comments written by reviewers and other cartoonists. The comic starts with a list of characters who appear in the comics and how they relate to Jane, so that the new readers will know and old readers can refresh their memories. It ends with fan letters and a note from the author.
Jane's World features feelings such as insecurity and trying to figure life out that everyone will relate to; it also contains some far out there story lines, such as alien abduction and zombies. This was my first exposure to Jane's World, and I enjoyed it. The selections provided make me want to go back and find out what happened in the story in between the scenes included in this book.
chaos_carrie's review against another edition
4.0
I hadn’t read Jane’s World before reading the free advanced copy of Love Letters to Jane’s World, but I’m so glad to have stumbled onto it on NetGalley. Paige Braddock paved the way for queer comics and this ode to Jane is a fun peek into her adventures in love and life. Heavy on the comics and lighter on the love letters, I felt like I was able to get to know Jane in this reflective compilation.
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I'm not familiar with Jane's world, which is recognized as being the first syndicated queer comic strips, so I thought this anniversary collection would be a good place to start. I was mistaken. This book pulls chapters from Jane's world, which leads to abrupt time jumps. These time jumps left a disconnected feeling for me, and were occasionally confusing. I did enjoy reading blurbs from fans throughout, though, and the intro was absolutely a love letter to the series. I can tell that for the right reader, Jane's World has a lot to offer. I am not one of those people. I didn't like Jane or her adventures, but I also don’t always enjoy comedy. One thing I disliked in this book was that sometimes, the comic would stray into absurd situations that felt out of place with the slice-of-life feel of the earlier comic strips. I also wasn’t a huge fan of the sexism displayed throughout.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Homophobia
clwojick's review against another edition
3.0
I'm sad to say that I have never read Jane's World before, but when I seen this beautiful cover I knew I wanted to read it. I am always up for a good graphic novel, and boy this one did not disappoint. The artwork was stunning, and I found the characters to be likable and easy to relate to. The one thing I would say is that I suggest reading this in the physical copy. The digital copy wasn't the easiest to follow.
A huge thank you to NetGalley for sending me a digital copy of these book previews in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!
A huge thank you to NetGalley for sending me a digital copy of these book previews in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!
themaliciousreader's review against another edition
3.0
I was provided an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Love Letters to Jane’s World is a mix between comic strips and letters about the comic, mostly from friends.
The comic is apparently well-known as the first daily comic with mainly LGBT+ characters.
I had never heard of it before picking it up on Netgalley.
The first strips were drawn in 1998.
This book was an interesting insight into the comics, and I get how this was a pioneer.
However, the world has changed since and I found it had several issues.
Also, I didn’t really like Jane. These extracts made her seem a bit stupid and careless and I just didn’t fall for her. The side characters were interesting but I also didn’t really love them.
The plots were a bit all over the place and the humor in them wasn’t really my kind of humor.
Also, i had trouble with the love letters from friends of the author when they were in the middle of a story.
All in all, an intriguing glimpse into a classic but aged comic.
Love Letters to Jane’s World is a mix between comic strips and letters about the comic, mostly from friends.
The comic is apparently well-known as the first daily comic with mainly LGBT+ characters.
I had never heard of it before picking it up on Netgalley.
The first strips were drawn in 1998.
This book was an interesting insight into the comics, and I get how this was a pioneer.
However, the world has changed since and I found it had several issues.
Also, I didn’t really like Jane. These extracts made her seem a bit stupid and careless and I just didn’t fall for her. The side characters were interesting but I also didn’t really love them.
The plots were a bit all over the place and the humor in them wasn’t really my kind of humor.
Also, i had trouble with the love letters from friends of the author when they were in the middle of a story.
All in all, an intriguing glimpse into a classic but aged comic.