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abooklikeyou's review
adventurous
mysterious
3.0
This was a strange little story, but, intriguing nonetheless. I think young children and reluctant readers would devour this book. It has lots of detailed artwork and very few words. It's almost like the reader is taking an adventure back through different eras of artwork while the main character is on a mission to find a missing sock in the basement (or is it a labyrinth?). I think most everyone can relate to having a missing sock. Often times, we have no idea where it ends up. This is an interesting imagining of where one might be!
joe_dmh's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
An exciting and magical journey to find a sister’s sock! In the basement!
A big big thank you to Santa for giving me this one during Christmas! And this was my first read of 2024! And what a read it was~
Meet a small boy named Milo. His family just moved into a new home and he immediately gets the quest to go to the basement and find his little sister’s sock. Well, for Milo going to the basement itself is a journey, but wait until you see the real journey he is going to that will have those of you with these kinds of basement wonder what is lurking in YOUR basement. Will you explore or will you leave it alone? Well, Milo in this story is dedicated to get his little sister’s sock back (AWW) and he is going for it! Though I am pretty sure he didn’t expect it to be THIS kind of big expedition filled with danger and monsters and ghosts and more.
Because there is a whole world in the Basement. Each time you think things cannot go deeper or more into the dark but then there is a door. Or a slide. Or another twisty road that leads deeper and deeper into this new world. I really loved exploring the world and I found Milo incredibly brave. I mean, I am not sure if I would have been that brave given some of the things he sees and experiences. That is why I was so proud and I was rooting for Milo so much. He really wants to go for that sock. His love for his sister makes him find courage and face his fears. Not to mention that along the way he makes friends, has to make decisions, and has a new mission next to the sock.
I loved the Basement world and all that dwells there. From cute monsters to ghosts to scary things. There are cathedrals and caves. There are mazes and doors. It was a really magical place and I just loved seeing each bit of it. And know that there is probably enough more to explore.
At times I thought it may just be all in his mind, kids have a big imagination after all, but given that ending, that sock, I would dare bet it was all real. And I love that.
The art by Ben Hatke is once again A-plus, I really love his work.
All in all, if you are looking for a magical, fantastic journey into the Basement World and see a boy conquer his fears, be sure to check out this epic graphic novel!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
A big big thank you to Santa for giving me this one during Christmas! And this was my first read of 2024! And what a read it was~
Meet a small boy named Milo. His family just moved into a new home and he immediately gets the quest to go to the basement and find his little sister’s sock. Well, for Milo going to the basement itself is a journey, but wait until you see the real journey he is going to that will have those of you with these kinds of basement wonder what is lurking in YOUR basement. Will you explore or will you leave it alone? Well, Milo in this story is dedicated to get his little sister’s sock back (AWW) and he is going for it! Though I am pretty sure he didn’t expect it to be THIS kind of big expedition filled with danger and monsters and ghosts and more.
Because there is a whole world in the Basement. Each time you think things cannot go deeper or more into the dark but then there is a door. Or a slide. Or another twisty road that leads deeper and deeper into this new world. I really loved exploring the world and I found Milo incredibly brave. I mean, I am not sure if I would have been that brave given some of the things he sees and experiences. That is why I was so proud and I was rooting for Milo so much. He really wants to go for that sock. His love for his sister makes him find courage and face his fears. Not to mention that along the way he makes friends, has to make decisions, and has a new mission next to the sock.
I loved the Basement world and all that dwells there. From cute monsters to ghosts to scary things. There are cathedrals and caves. There are mazes and doors. It was a really magical place and I just loved seeing each bit of it. And know that there is probably enough more to explore.
At times I thought it may just be all in his mind, kids have a big imagination after all, but given that ending, that sock, I would dare bet it was all real. And I love that.
The art by Ben Hatke is once again A-plus, I really love his work.
All in all, if you are looking for a magical, fantastic journey into the Basement World and see a boy conquer his fears, be sure to check out this epic graphic novel!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
malloryeasterday15's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
evamadera1's review
4.0
Read during the 48 hour Weekend of Peace during Realmathon. See youtube link in bio for detailed review.
saidtheraina's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Hatke's work always has a little teeny bit of friendly edge to it. And this might be his creepiest work yet.
He starts out with the premise of lost socks. Milo is sent to retrieve their baby sibling's missing sock from the laundry in the basement, and he finds a secret door, which leads to a hidden hatch, which leads to another secret place... it goes on and on.
I love labyrinths and mazes - I bought a house with no hallways that can feel like a maze to some (there are five different door(way)s off the kitchen and none of them go to closets). As such, I love the premise here.
The villains/monsters of this book are scary! Maybe the scariest Hatke's ever done in a published work! There's something about giant eyeballs and giant mouths that is extra creepy.
Large portions of this work are wordless. As such, it's most in keeping with [book: Little Robot], out of all Hatke's work.
I'm excited to see it's the first in a planned series. Love.
He starts out with the premise of lost socks. Milo is sent to retrieve their baby sibling's missing sock from the laundry in the basement, and he finds a secret door, which leads to a hidden hatch, which leads to another secret place... it goes on and on.
I love labyrinths and mazes - I bought a house with no hallways that can feel like a maze to some (there are five different door(way)s off the kitchen and none of them go to closets). As such, I love the premise here.
The villains/monsters of this book are scary! Maybe the scariest Hatke's ever done in a published work! There's something about giant eyeballs and giant mouths that is extra creepy.
Large portions of this work are wordless. As such, it's most in keeping with [book: Little Robot], out of all Hatke's work.
I'm excited to see it's the first in a planned series. Love.
aalamb's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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? No
4.0