Member Reviews
Nathaniel D, Media/Journalist
More delightful and hilarious Sarah's Scribbles comics. This collection thankfully didn't recycle a bunch of previously published strips, which was a nice change of pace from collections 2 and 3.
I love Sarah's style, thoughts, and everything! This one is not my favorite one, but it continues the nice little situations that I feel familiar with.
I adore this artist, and I love seeing their online work all the time. This collection is their fourth, and they keep being the most consistent and enjoyable. I will happily read & re-read this for serotonin.
Reviewer 590756
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for sending me a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
Sarah Anderson (aka Sarah Scribbles) is back with Oddball, the fourth collection of her webcomics. Oddball touches on things like hyperfixation, being an artist and mental health. There's also plenty of gags about cats, Tiktok and being an introvert.
Anderson's minimal cartoon style is instantly recogniseable - her work has that instant meme quality (especially the final panel punchlines!). Sone of the comics are quite clever (like Medusa being the ultimate customer for the pet rock) and others are just relatable for young people who live most of their lives online.
If you're already a fan of her work, you'll love Oddball - if you're not you might enjoy it as a quick read. This also mentioned stickers however I can't speak to those as I read my copy in the Netgalley Shelf app.
Rating - two thumbs up - liked it! 👍👍
Oddball is a odd book you need to read atleast once in life. What's a good read? Some humour some self-help, some feel-good moments, some assurance... Altogether makes the book a 5 star read.
And I hereby say that Oddball is such a book.
All the assurance on self-love had me overwhelming. Brought back to the time when I was confident and happy in my own flesh, running around having fun.
Also fighting the evil of procrastination is one such big deal. An icebreaker. Such good theme.
I haven't read any other book in this series, but this one has clearly convinced me to go to the others. I'm becoming a fan of Sarah 😅.
I share the love for cute kittens in the book ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ.
Recommended
Alethea S, Reviewer
This book is so simple and funny and relatable and uplifting. I recommend it to all. I have loved her previous books, and this one is no exception.
I love Sarah's Scribbles. I've seen her comics here and there online but I've never read a full book by her until now.
Her comics are so hilarious and relatable. Like truly, I was laughing out loud on almost every page, and I think I nudged my husband probably thirty or more times while I was reading to show him the comics I thought were the best and the funniest.
I don't know if each of her books has a theme, but Oddball seemed to focus on cats, millennials vs. gen x people, being introverted, and it also had some spooky scenes. I loved it all.
As soon as I finished Oddball, I immediately checked out Sarah's four other books from my library because I need to read everything by her. This comic collection was great and I definitely recommend it if you want a good laugh.
Librarian 612826
Sarah Andersen is a treasure and her comics (and books) are all amazing. This one is no different! I absolutely loved it.
I’ve been a huge fan of Sarah Andersen’s book for awhile, and I was so excited to read this book. Like many of her fans, I feel like Sarah is drawing just for me- I identify with so much of her art. Plus we have the same name, which just adds to the connection, lol. Her art makes me laugh out loud, and I love everything she does, even when it covers topics that I only have a passing familiarity with (I have many artist friends, but an artist I am not). I smile any time I come across her work, and this book was no exception. It was a pleasure to read and over much too soon.
Fun cute relatable comics whats’s not to love? This is my first time actually seeing a collection in book form so it was nice.
Librarian 137564
Another strong collection of Sarah Andersen's always enjoyable cartoons about millennial life. Most are reprints, so big fans won't have much new to see here, but given her work is so evergreen that hardly matters.
I love these comics so much, so when I saw an advanced copy of a book of them on NetGalley today, I downloaded it immediately. 🥰
Sarah’s comics are always so relatable and funny, I feel SEEN 😂😂😂. Reading through these was like scrolling through the Sarah’s Scribbles Instagram. Some of the comics I recognized, some I didn’t, but as usual I laughed out loud at most of them.
This was a fun quick read.
Kathryn H, Reviewer
Full disclosure: I love Sarah Andersen and her "scribbles". This new collection (her fourth) does not disappoint. I at least chuckled at every comic, and belly laughed at several. I'm in what I've heard referred to as the "Oregon Trail Generation", born in between Gen X and Gen Y, not fully a part of either. But I sure do relate to the depiction of millennials in these comics. Add in introversion and cats and Sarah has basically scribbled my life. Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I love Sarah Andersen's comics as it's fresh and cute. This book also consist of strips that interesting and fun to read. However, I expect more from her, this feels just ..okay?
Still a fun read, tho.
Just as good as the other Sarah's Scribbles graphic novels. I like that she's returned to the format of the first book, and even though I recognized many of the comics from her instagram, as always there were some new ones as well to read and enjoy. Besides, they are all so relatable, so it was an enjoyable revisit with the ones I already knew as well.
Will definitely be purchasing this, when it comes out as a physical copy, so I can add it to my collection.
All the stars to this ode to weird, introverted oddballs of the world!
It's amazing how a few four-panel cartoons can make you feel totally seen, understood, and that you're not alone. I love how relatable Andersen is in her cartoony alter ego. And I guarantee that any reader will get at least a few chuckles out of this one.
Many very happy thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the early read!
Amanda C, Reviewer
I adore Sarah Andersen's cartoons, so snagging a sneak at Oddball was a pure delight. Andersen's comics are relatable, honest, and give me a giggle (or, as the case with the all *too* relatable ones, a groan). Honestly can't wait for my friends to see the Oddball collection!
I haven't had many interesting reads lately, but "Oddball" was definitelly one of them. I had a lot of fun reading Sarah Andersen's new book, relating to each short story and enjoying her drawing style.
She's always shone the brightest to me when she speaks about anxiety, social expectations and day-to-day struggles, and "Oddball" definitelly brings that to the table. However, while I enjoyed most of the book and felt deeply connected to some of the pages, I think the predominance of millenial humor and situations described within "Oddball" might push away other segments of readers.
I really wanted to pick this book up and, honestly, I think it's given me what I expected from it, which is a lot! I wish some pictures weren't so meme-related as I didn't really get them, but overall it was a very enjoyable experience.
Kade G, Reviewer
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley!
Let's start with the cover. It fits the author's series. I always love seeing what the new cover art will be.
I absolutely adore this author and every book she puts out.
I'd definitely recommend this to my friends.
Reviewer 799120
I love Sarah Anderson, she never disappoints. I will be adding this book to my Christmas wish list and gifting a copy or two I think!