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I think this would be a great reading experience for someone who like graphic novels and enjoys the grumpy cat memes. There was a lot of imagination put into this. My 10 year old would really like to read this as he is into graphic novels.

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This comic collection about Grumpy Cat’s adventures was a ton of fun! I loved the artwork a lot, it was super colorful and definitely kept my attention.

I also liked how grumpy Grumpy Cat was but also how underneath that grumpy exterior, she was a sweetheart inside and really did care for her brother Pokey who we see a lot of in these comics.

I think kids are going to love reading and exploring these comics and seeing just how adventurous a Grumpy cat can be.

3.5/5 🌟

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Do you remember the Grumpy cat, the internet sensation? Well, apparently she’s getting into the comic industry too.

You now I am a proud cat lover so I was excited to read this, and since she’s always been utterly cute, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this collection of comics.

Unfortunately, I cannot say I loved it as much as I would have wanted to. The art style really fits the book and I want to praise the artist work, but if I’m being honest that’s just the only thing I liked.

Grumpy’s personality comes off as someone dislikable and sometimes rude too. She’s always mean to the side characters and well, that isn’t enjoyable at all. Don’t get me wrong, I like cats, the way they’re their own master and who don’t care about anyone, but is it too much to ask for different sides of them? Being sarcastic and sassy is not equal to being rude or mean to others.

Also, since this is a bunch of short comics, it gets repetitive. I even had to force myself to finish it.

Honestly, I’m not sure I would recommend it. There are a bunch of comics and graphic novels out there that are far more interesting or suited for children/YA.

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I’ve always been a fan of Grumpy Cat (aka Tartar Sauce) and have missed her since she passed. This collection made me smile, as I imagine it will for most of her fans. It’s appropriate for children and adults. Reluctant readers who love cats will most likely enjoy this collection.

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I had no idea that there were Grumpy Cat comics, so when I saw this on NetGalley I had to pick it up. In the comics we follow Grumpy Cat of course, but also her brother Pokey and their friends. It has a lot of great humorous references and the opposite personalities of Grumpy verses Pokey makes for fun romps that Grumpy refuses to enjoy. It was a really fun read and great for fans of not only Grumpy cat, but cats in general.

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I love Grumpy Cat and was looking forward to reading. Some of the comic stories were clever and funny while others missed the mark. Definitely more geared towards younger audience.

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Grumpy Cat Awful-ly Big Comics Collection is, as the title suggests, full of Grumpy Cat comics.
I really enjoyed the art style, however the story telling, and the type of stories were quite obviously for children. While I enjoy a lot of literature targeted at children, depending on the specific style, unfortunately in this case I didn't find it capturing and fascinating enough.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for providing me with an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.*

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The internet-famous Grumpy Cat lives on in this fantastical collection of comics! Each new adventure juxtaposes her lovable, droll snark against her brother Pokey's endless optimism. In a surprisingly wide range of scenarios, Grumpy Cat tackles haunted houses, the circus, maniacal robots, the Wild West, and even outer space!

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I liked some of the stories, but others I didn't really like too much. I felt like some were just a bit too short and rushed for me to enjoy them. But I really loved reading about Grumpy and Pokey and their adventures. Definitely recommend for people who love Grumpy Cat!

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I started this one because I wanted to have a fun break in between my university readings. Grumpy cat is internet famous so I thought it could be interesting. However, after reading the first three or four little stories, I can tell you it wasn’t what I was expecting. I didn’t find the stories particularly funny and didn’t really like Grumpy cat. After reading the whole book, I can confirm that it didn’t make me laugh but it sometimes made me smile. The stories are all quite short and entertaining. Moreover, the drawings are cute. I would definitely recommend it to kids and teenagers. It is easy to read and I think most kids can relate in a way to the cats. I didn’t love it because I was expecting funny one-page stories but I did enjoy it.

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I chose to read this because I know about Grumpy Cat and figured this would be like a quick comic on tweets or stories that are made on Grumpy Cat. The book was a little different than what I expected but it was still good. It was just repetitive I guess and it's probably best to read these comics individually, at least for me. It was a little big for me to read the entire book about comics that are just depressive because Grumpy Cat is never happy and it takes a fail of a birthday party to make the cat smile even a little. It's really cute and adventurous and if you're a fan of Grumpy Cat you should definitely check this book out!

Thank you to Diamond Book Distributors and to the authors for my free copy of the book for an honest review!

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My daughter and I are both fans of Grumpy Cat! My daughter, especially is also a fan of comics! Grumpy cat is at his best...sarcastic and witty! This is a great book for any Grumpy Cat or comic book fan!! We loved it!

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I liked.

It's exactly what you expect, sarcasm mixed with good humor. A quick and fun read.
I got this on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!

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I got this on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!
I really love Grumpy Cat and the memes, but this really just gave me Garfield vibes, just a bit more boring. The stories were a bit monotone for my liking, and maybe a bit too random.
I think a younger audience will really enjoy this, though!

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A huge collection of Grumpy Cat comics, I mean really, what's not to love? This graphic novel collection is stocked full of America's favorite grumpy cat and her many (unwanted) adventures with her sibling Pokey.

The interactions between Grumpy Cat and Pokey often reminds me of the relationship between Garfield and Odie (which is not a bad thing at all). The duo goes on numerous adventures and outings and meets many new friends (much to Grumpy's dismay).

As much as Grumpy loathes Pokey, I know (and I think she does too) that her life is better with her sibling around. Fans of Grumpy Cat (and the classic Garfield comics) will find a lot to like in this huge comic collection.

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Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book for review.
Grumpy cat had been in my general awareness but I hadn’t realised quite how big a thing he was. This collection of comic strips is huge and will definitely keep Grumpy cat fans entertained for quite some time. I have a friend who has a British Blue short haired cat who is definitely the embodiment of Grumpy Cat and I will be pointing her in this book’s direction as I’m sure she’ll find it very amusing and relatable. To be honest I think we all probably know some humans who are actually the always underwhelmed, unimpressed and unenthusiastic Grumpy Cat. So there’s probably something in here to make everyone chuckle.

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An adorable collection of short story comics featuring Grumpy and 'friends'. Perfect for any fan of Grumpy!


Thank you NetGalley for an e-arc to read and review.

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Until I saw this on NetGalley, I wasn’t even aware that a Grumpy Cat Comics Collection existed!

But I immediately had to request it, because… well, who doesn’t love Grumpy’s witty and sarcastic humour and take on life?

His sense of superiority (even towards humans, which seems to be a fairly common trait portrayed in stories and comics with cats…) was fun to read, because, in a way, it resonated with my own sarcastic and slightly dark sense of humour.

I enjoyed reading this collection overall, but I think 2 of my favourite stories were “Grumpy in HD” and “Cell Phone”. For some reason, even though I only have dogs, I could imagine them being this mischievous and getting into all sorts of shenanigans.

I really had fun and the artwork was also really good.

Will very likely pick up a physical copy once available and I even know a few people who might enjoy having a copy of their own!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher Diamond Book Distributors for allowing me the opportunity to read this before release date.

#GrumpyCatAwfullyBigComicsCollection #NetGalley

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This was a fun compilation of several mini-comics of the Grumpy cat.
Some were shorter than others, but I think young children, especially, will be able to enjoy these pages as to not overwhelm themselves.
I didn't even know a Grumpy Cat comic collection existed until I saw this here on NetGalley.
A very easy read.
3/5 stars.

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Absolutely love this graphic novel it was really funny and if you like grumpy cat definitely get this. it's made up of mini comics and the art style is beautiful.

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