I love The Awkward Yeti comics and this did not disappoint, as countless other readers pointed out! This is an interesting anthology of medical stories and was not too graphic, probably due to the comic content!

Read 12/15/19 – 12/19/19

I was so delighted when the publishers approved me with the opportunity to review this. I am familiar with Nick Seluk’s comics online, so I was very intrigued by this concept. Much like the standalone comics he posts online, these are cute, funny, and surprisingly entertaining. Seluk does not disappoint as he takes every story, from the simple to the extreme, and finds a way to use his existing comic-verse to articulate these oddities of science in an entertaining way. I was also pleasantly surprised when I discovered this was nearly 200 pages long; there is an ample amount of content to enjoy with this book.

I think the biggest problem I had with the book was more to do with my own preconceptions of what I was getting. This is an anthology of medical oddities. Individually, they are great. True, some are better than others, but overall they are each fairly enjoyable. Unfortunately, when taken as a whole, I found myself losing interest. There was no overarching story-line which might have helped me stay interested, but there weren’t. It was just a bunch of random stories that got kind of boring.

That is why I have to rate this at such an average level. However, I think it is important to recognize people want different things from books. I imagine this would make a cute coffee table book, but if you’re a bookish person looking for a fun read, this does not stand out. I’ll probably still buy it when it comes out because it would make a cute conversation piece. 3.25/5 stars.

I love the art. How can you not? But the story? It was okay. Like any Awkward Yeti production it was short stories only more than one page. It tells the story of some medical incident through the words of the person it happened to and then also through the imaginative drawings of Awkward Yeti (Nick Seluk).

If you go into this wanting the same you get from the Organs books you're not really going to get it but it is really enjoyable. I would recommend it to others.

How I Broke Up with My Colon is a hilarious collection of medical oddities. Nick Seluk had me laughing out loud a lot of times! The cases presented are very interesting, and the comics and humor make that it’s very readable and easy to understand, even if you’re not into medical things. I think this makes for an absolutely perfect gift for anyone working in the medical field, but don’t hesitate to pick it up for yourself or anyone really, as these comics are GOLD. I promise the comics lighten even the grossest things up so I promise you: you can stomach this! Pun might be intended lol!

I've loved all of the Heart and Brain books, so I was really excited for this one. This was a fun journey through various medical issues. They still have the same humor, and the way they are illustrated make even the more grosser issues easier to deal with. This book had me chuckling to myself quite a few times.

The Awkward Yeti gets me. When my body parts seem to be arguing with each other, it's comforting to see someone else feeling the same way, and portraying it hilariously by personifying them and giving voice to the voiceless colon, heart, and esophagus. Simple art, devastating poignant moments, and teenage humor all come together to make this honest humor a real catch. Definitely reading again.

I have like all of the Awkward Yeti's stuff and this one was funny too! I wasn't as captivated as I have been in the past with Heart and Brain, but all of his stuff is great.

I wasn't sure really what to expect with this one (I just liked the cover so I requested it on Netgalley lol) but it turns out - I quite like it!

It's essentially a comic book and it tells all these true stories of several peoples illness/injuries. Every story is illustrated in a clever, catty way (white thought bubbles and all) and I love the twists of humor peppered in all throughout these serious events.

I really enjoyed this adult picture book and I bet you will too! 4 stars :)

Thanks netgalley for the chance to view the advanced PDF and give y'all my opinions on it!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this comic!

I love The Awkward Yeti!
I haven't read any of the previous book, but I've been following Seluk on IG for a while.
This collection of stories was great! These were real medical stories from patients and providers dramatized in the classic Awkward Yeti illustrations.
Some of these you couldnt imagine anywhere but on TV, others will make you laugh out loud.

Totally recommend!

This is a short book of illustrated medical stories, told in comic strip type of drawings style. It's really cute & entertaining, & actually is of educational value....& the artwork is colorful! The title 'How I Broke Up with My Colon' is one of the 24 stories included. Most of the stories are a bit humorous, & it's all pretty 'G- rated'!
I was awarded an e-ARC of this book from Andrews McMeel Publishing via NetGalley, with the understanding that I'd read it & post my own fair & honest review.

What a strange book. I did not enjoy it as much as his usual comics. I wasn't quite sure who the target audience for this book was.

I am sure it is a great book so I’ll give it 3 stars for originality. However, seeing as it won’t let me download and read the book I can’t give it any more than that.

The minute I saw this comic I was interested in it. I´m in med school so a book about bizarre health stories was right up my alley and I´m very happy that I picked it up. This comic has small “chapters” in which we follow different true health stories. The author manages to turn horrific medical events into something funny and lighthearted while also being informative and real.

This comic was so funny, adorable and informative and I had a great time reading it. I was reading this while I was in class and I actually interrupted my teacher to ask if he had seen something like this (ops). My favorite part had to be when the author couldn´t draw a representation of what the patient said so he simply wrote “above the artistic abilities of the creator”.

Overall, if you are looking for a short fun comic that will make you laugh and also teach you some things, this is perfect for you. I am definitely going to keep an eye out for other Awkward Yeti comics.

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I thought that this book would just be just another collection of the always-delightful Awkward Yeti comics, but what I ended up with instead was better than I ever could have possibly anticipated. As should probably be no surprise, Nick Seluk's warm, squishy art style and large cast of adorable and quirky organs are the absolute perfect medium to elevate any medical mishap or bizarre trip to the doctor's.

This is different from most of the other Awkward Yeti comics that I've read. These are true medical stories of weird health problems, surgeries, and gross infections. They are told with funny jokes and drawings of cartoon body organs. The kidney makes stones, the colon is constantly grumpy, and the appendix is just misunderstood.

If you like weird health stories, then you would enjoy this quirky humor. I found it sort of nauseating to hear about all the nasty medical stuff.

Disclaimer: I received an e-copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review.

As usual, Nick Seluk nails it with this comic book. A pure delight to read and educational to boot, it’s not quite for the faint of heart, but still highly recommended. Seluk manages to turn otherwise horrific medical stories into humorous moments that you can’t help but giggle through. A few chapters in particular, one involving lawn mowers and the other with rubber cement, were noteworthy. I think I actually gasped out loud. You may shake your head once or twice but you’ll definitely want to keep reading!

I received an Advance Review Copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a collection of fun, light, and sometimes gross true stories, so I enjoyed it a lot! The book is an easy read with a couple of more substantial stories. The illustrations are quirky and a perfect complement to the text.
I wish there'd been a page that explained how the author came by/collected these stories. Some are from patients, some are from healthcare providers... That's what I was most curious about when I finished.

I never know how to rate the Awkward Yeti comics because they are hilarious, but never 5-star heart touching hilarious amazing, you know?

Anyway, this collection from The Akwars Yeti is about freaky medical things that have happened to people. It's fun to read through - especially if the human body and it's bizarre nature is something that interests you. Some stories were funny, almost all were weird and the illustrations were pretty dope, as always.

10/10 would recommend!

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC of this book! All opinions are my own!

ABSOLUTELY LOVED EVERY PAGE!

As a cancer survivor who has had numerous inadvertent comical medical encounters throughout his journey, I thought this book was a great look at the humor within a hospital's four walls. I even learned something new in each story. I shot through it in less than a day, and probably could have done it even faster if my pesky job didn't get in the way.

ARC gained from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Wow! The stories contained in this collection are truly harrowing and terrifying. The Awkward Yeti has delivered yet again with his trademark with and charm.