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gudzilla's review
4.0
Jim Davis (creator of Garfield comics) said that, if you (writer) want readers to smile then you have to beat them to the punch line, guess it before they can. That is the type of cleverness which is refreshing and leaves readers wanting more. He was right.
I have already read a couple of these comics because they pop up regularly in FB or Insta feed but it was still fun to enjoy, now and then.
I have already read a couple of these comics because they pop up regularly in FB or Insta feed but it was still fun to enjoy, now and then.
wanderingwordsmith's review
4.0
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
I won't lie, when I see something described as being dry or sarcastic humor, I will definitely want to check it out. I really enjoyed this collection of comics as they perfectly suited my sense of humor. They took a real look at many of the cliches of growing up, as well as real situations that a lot of people face, with a sarcastic twist. I feel the simpler art style really lends to the quick jokes and humor of each comic and thoroughly enjoyed the read.
I won't lie, when I see something described as being dry or sarcastic humor, I will definitely want to check it out. I really enjoyed this collection of comics as they perfectly suited my sense of humor. They took a real look at many of the cliches of growing up, as well as real situations that a lot of people face, with a sarcastic twist. I feel the simpler art style really lends to the quick jokes and humor of each comic and thoroughly enjoyed the read.
themaddiehatter's review
4.0
“Just Act Normal”, by John McNamee is a collection of cartoons filled with sarcasm and dark humor about conforming to a “normal” life. While I have seen some of the cartoons online before, I have never followed them consistently, so the majority were new for me. A good percentage of them were relatable and some had me laughing out loud. The art style is very basic, and there is actually one cartoon in here that describes how the art style came to be so, and it’s one of my favorites in the book.
While I do not recommend reading the whole book at once like I did, I definitely recommend reading it. I think this would make a perfect daily desktop calendar. I would love to start each day with one of these cartoons. They would ensure I start my day with a chuckle and a smile on my face.
Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for the opportunity to read this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
While I do not recommend reading the whole book at once like I did, I definitely recommend reading it. I think this would make a perfect daily desktop calendar. I would love to start each day with one of these cartoons. They would ensure I start my day with a chuckle and a smile on my face.
Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for the opportunity to read this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
sleepydoe's review
3.0
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
This was a pretty fun read! I've been somewhat obsessed with slice of life comics lately (me and everyone else lol), but I'd never read the pie comics before! So all comics in here were super new to me!
The content was funny - if you're into the whole sarcastic, dry humour thing, this is definitely the book for you!
Ans...Idk man. Comics are fun. Read em!
This was a pretty fun read! I've been somewhat obsessed with slice of life comics lately (me and everyone else lol), but I'd never read the pie comics before! So all comics in here were super new to me!
The content was funny - if you're into the whole sarcastic, dry humour thing, this is definitely the book for you!
Ans...Idk man. Comics are fun. Read em!
shereadstales's review
5.0
Thanks to NetGalley and Pie Comics Collection for the digital review copy of this one.
Slowly clawing my way out of that reading slump and getting caught up on all the wonderful titles that publishers and NetGalley have granted me the last few months. I have needed every one of them. Rona, man. It’s a bitch.
Anyway. This collection. Is adorable. And relatable. And exactly what I think we all need right now. This is McNamee’s third collection in conjunction with The Onion, but I do believe it’s my first. Must remedy that, and soon. These absurd comics take a hard look at what it means to be normal, and why that’s all garbage anyway. There is no normal. There is just us, and what we do and how we live.
This collection began back in my day, the early ’00s when we all had flip phones and texted by hitting a number button 4 times to get an S. Those were the days. Once McNamee simplified his illustration style, his entire world opened up to explore any and all subjects he could think about.
It’s amazing what we can do when we readjust our perspective of “good,” or “normal” and just let ourselves create the way we can or want to. I’ve done a lot of that this year, too, and it’s been freeing and enabled me to create a wider variety of art than my previous expectations allowed.
Anyway. This collection. It’s out in November, so if you need a laugh in these wild times like I did, it might thaw your cold, dead heart and make you smile, just a little. It may make you feel seen, and it may resonate with you, and we need more of that right now. Always, but especially right now.
Slowly clawing my way out of that reading slump and getting caught up on all the wonderful titles that publishers and NetGalley have granted me the last few months. I have needed every one of them. Rona, man. It’s a bitch.
Anyway. This collection. Is adorable. And relatable. And exactly what I think we all need right now. This is McNamee’s third collection in conjunction with The Onion, but I do believe it’s my first. Must remedy that, and soon. These absurd comics take a hard look at what it means to be normal, and why that’s all garbage anyway. There is no normal. There is just us, and what we do and how we live.
This collection began back in my day, the early ’00s when we all had flip phones and texted by hitting a number button 4 times to get an S. Those were the days. Once McNamee simplified his illustration style, his entire world opened up to explore any and all subjects he could think about.
It’s amazing what we can do when we readjust our perspective of “good,” or “normal” and just let ourselves create the way we can or want to. I’ve done a lot of that this year, too, and it’s been freeing and enabled me to create a wider variety of art than my previous expectations allowed.
Anyway. This collection. It’s out in November, so if you need a laugh in these wild times like I did, it might thaw your cold, dead heart and make you smile, just a little. It may make you feel seen, and it may resonate with you, and we need more of that right now. Always, but especially right now.
saccalai's review
3.0
Need advice for coping with anything? Society, work, love, this book has you covered.
Some were very funny and only one or two that I had seen before.
Some were very funny and only one or two that I had seen before.
rebelstorm's review
4.0
Oh boy...
I've previously seen some of John McNamee's work and it has always seemed so relevant (even if this word is overused). The impostor syndrome, feeling like you don't matter and the world would be the same without you, the pressure we put on kids... I really enjoyed reading this collection and now I want to get my hands on previous collections!
Review copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I've previously seen some of John McNamee's work and it has always seemed so relevant (even if this word is overused). The impostor syndrome, feeling like you don't matter and the world would be the same without you, the pressure we put on kids... I really enjoyed reading this collection and now I want to get my hands on previous collections!
Review copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
mithilareads's review
5.0
This collection of comics is my first encounter with the world of Pie Comics.
The comic book is divided into sections like "Coping with Childhood", "Coping with Society", "Coping with Work", "Coping with Love", "Coping with the World", "Coping with Yourself". You'll be able to finish reading this collection within an hour. The comics themselves are pithy and witty, and will leave you chuckling for days when you think of random frames. A few of my favourites are: the whiskey and coffee one, the unavailable father one, the time works differently in the office one and many more.
On a more personal note, this comic book resonated with me because I understood that drawing people in comics does not necessarily pre-empt the use of beautiful faces or perfect bodies, even stick figure comics can make you chuckle with glee.
Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for this wonderful copy!
The comic book is divided into sections like "Coping with Childhood", "Coping with Society", "Coping with Work", "Coping with Love", "Coping with the World", "Coping with Yourself". You'll be able to finish reading this collection within an hour. The comics themselves are pithy and witty, and will leave you chuckling for days when you think of random frames. A few of my favourites are: the whiskey and coffee one, the unavailable father one, the time works differently in the office one and many more.
On a more personal note, this comic book resonated with me because I understood that drawing people in comics does not necessarily pre-empt the use of beautiful faces or perfect bodies, even stick figure comics can make you chuckle with glee.
Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for this wonderful copy!
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