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In the age of social media, I think everyone has seen at least one of Sarah’s Scribbles. I enjoyed this collection so much.

It touched on anxiety.
Being an introvert.
The love of cats.
Being a proud member of Team Weird!

It’s a quick and joy filled read.

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Thank you Net Galley and the publisher for an advanced readers copy of this book. Like her other books, I connected a lot with Oddball. Who doesn’t feel like an outsider at one time or another?
The author, with her drawings, is able to say so much.

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This is my first time reading a complete set of Sarah Andersen's work after years of following her on social media. I love how efortlessly relatable it is, it brought me comfort I didn't know I needed. The comics don't follow any particular pattern, they truly feel like a year (or part of it) of the author's life with every day bringing us a new realization of our quirks, likes and dislikes. I'll definitely be checking out her previous published works! Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review

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Reading Sarah's journey through life is always a delight. Whatever your generation is, her takes on life, cats, social acceptation (or disturbing) are always sincere, true, funny and hit their goal everytime. Sometimes cynical, sometimes overdramatic, open about life struggles and mental issues, the book reminds us to take care of ourselves and enjoy life even when it's painful.

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Sarah Andersen always writes and draws the most relatable content! Every one of her books always makes me smile and laugh which is a much-needed form of relief. I will always pick up her books every time she releases a new one.

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Oddball by Sarah Andersen is another set of amazing comics. The comics are completely relatable and very funny.

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I always have so much fun reading Sarah's short comics, they are such a joy, it’s impossible not to have a good time reading them.

It’s really incredible how she can create scenarios so relatable to every type of person, it’s a gift.

This book it’s a compilations of a lot of Sarah’s short comics I was expecting a bit more of a continuation between them but ever page it’s a different story, so in the bright side you get a lot of new fun situations but on the bad side they are really short.

Either way, I guarantee people are going to love this book!

“Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for my honest review”

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Absolutely delightful. As a millenial and catlover you will relate A LOT. I laughed a couple of times and even got my husband to show him a few comics. Great, great fun and highly recommended!

I thank Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an ARC to read and review.

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"Oddball" is a short but delightful read filled with Andersen's cute art style and millennial humor. I've been a fan of hers for a while and I'm glad to see another fun collection come out that's geared towards the strange and weird in all of us! I love that amidst the silly and somewhat dark humor she has comics that are heartfelt and hopeful. If you're a fan of her previous works then this is one to add to your collection!

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Mais um livro da Sarah Andersen com tirinhas divertidas e que causam identificação com os leitores - eu mesma me identifico demais por também ser uma pessoa introvertida.

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Brilliant. Sarah's work is so relatable, and I feel so seen whenever I read it (perhaps TOO seen...). I laughed out loud on most pages, or said 'awwh' at the surprisingly touching moments. Just love this. (sad to miss out on the stickers though.)

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3.5 stars

There's not much to say about this. It was good, but also boring. Past collections of this artist/author have been better. Only really liked a few of the comic "strips" in this. Kind of feel like she's running out of ideas/material.

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Hilarious, relatable, and the art are adorable !

Oddball is an interesting collection of comic strips about being a cat parent, an introvert, and having equally weird friends. If that doesn't describe who I am right now, I don't know what will.

If you're looking for something funny to just take your mind off of things, then this book is a perfect fit !

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Sarah Andersen remains one of my favorite comic artists. Her comics are both relatable and hilarious and at almost everyone I see myself in them. I highly recommend Oddball along with all of her other books. I cannot wait to see what else she comes out with in the future.

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Sarah Andersen comics are my favorite kind of comics. Mostly because they are way too relatable for me, and there is just so much humor! I laughed out loud a lot. The topics vary from cats/pets, being different/introverted, friendships and daily life as a millennial, pop culture and preaches a bit of self care and kindness. I loved it and I’ll definitely read it again. Over and over again probably lol! And yay for the yellow cover!

I received a free e-copy through Netgalley but it hasn’t influenced my opinion.

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This is an adorable collection on short and funny comics.
I follow her on instagram and when I saw I could read this I immediately requested it.
The comics were very relatable, so if you have pets, are socially awkward or an artist this book is perfect for you!

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This book was wildly relatable for me in various areas. I thought the author's depiction of life as an introvert especially using books as a form of escapism was perfectly captured in a funny and palpable way. The simplicity in the illustrations added to the overall charm even though at first, the one page strips threw me off. I definitely recommend this for anyone in need of a short and charming read!

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Sarah Andersen never fails to make relatable comics. Following the format of her other Sarah Andersen 4-panel comics, enters Oddball.

Oddball captures what being introverted, a little odd, an oversharer, a little socially awkward, a millennial and so much more. The lead character is hilarious and just so relatable. I've never related this much to anything in my life!

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Sarah Andersen's latest installment in her popular Sarah's Scribbles series is another wonderful comic collection about everyday life which I feel many people can relate to. There are topics covered here she stays true to like being an introverted person, loving cats and having anxiety. I do feel like this one was a bit more repetitive than the previous ones in collection, but I still loved it and I'd gladly recommend the entire series. This one was worth the wait.

Thanks to the Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Sarah Andersen is a master of relatability (granted, I am approximately her target audience). Her comics are simple and direct and super relaxed. This is a gentle, quick, light-hearted read - a quick breath of cool air, but it won't sustain you.

Reading Oddball, like her other work, is exactly like sitting next to a friend of yours that you like but don't know well enough. You share stories and you end up saying "I know right?!", and "Me too!" and a wonderful kinship which comes from it.

[This eARC was provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.]

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