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Oddball

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I love Sarah Anderson's comics and this collection will be a hit with fans. Full of relatable little strips dealing with a range of matters, they are funny and entertaining. As I said, they're relatable and I particularly like the ones about introverts, books and the cruelty of some authors, and the foibles of the internet. There are so many here that I wanted to share with friends, to say, "look this is me/us"!

Great for existing fans or as an intro to her comics.

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A quirky and relatable collection of comics from Sarah Andersen! I love reading her previous books and this definitely did not disappoint! This was such a funny and great read. It has everything from cats to dealing with procrastination and everything inbetween! It’s awkward and hilarious and definitely a fun read for everyone!

*Thanks Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

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I already read the first book by Andersen and its basically more of the same, which is not a bad thing. Her comics are relatable for me as an introvert and a generation that's familiar with social media and fandoms.
Though not every comic stripe works for me, overall they're very funny and entertaining. The art style is goofy supporting the overall tone of her comics.
3,5 stars.

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A new hilarious collection of comic strips, perfect for anxious and introvert millenials who love cats.

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Just pure tongue in cheek hilarity. Reflections on millennial versus boomers versus generation Z, along with Quarantine and being the weird kid hijinks. I also loved the comics about introverts and extroverts and finding your weird. ❤️ #Oddball Thank you to #NetGalley for the eARC.

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This was cute but maybe as a 43 yr old it# just not in my demographic. Didn’t love it and didn’t hate it.

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I love Sarah Scribbles, this is book #4 in her comic collection. Her content is always so quirky, fun and wholesome. I see a lot of myself in these comics, so it's reassuring to know there's other goofballs out there. A lot of it comes down to the perspective of an oddball millennial living in this chaotic world, and I can completely relate to all of it, so I had a few existential laughs. Definitely recommended for a quick fun read, and if you feel like you're ever alone in the world, you're not - Sarah's got you covered.

I would love to see this with a pop of colour, I hope that is introduced at some point. Maybe it's Sarah's style to stick to b/w, but at least in book format I think it'd be cool to have that!

Thanks to NetGalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Sarah Andersen for this advanced readers copy for an honest review!

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Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Oddball by Sarah Andersen is the amazing, funny fourth book in the Sarah Scribbles graphic novel series. First off, I have to admit that I am a huge Sarah Scribbles fan. I follow her on Facebook, and I've read all 3 of the previous books in this graphic novel series. If you haven't checked her out yet, make sure to check her out on Facebook. Also, definitely check out the first 3 books in this series. They are so funny and relatable, and her comics are all over the internet. You've probably stumbled across them on Tumblr and "hearted" it without realizing that she has had several books published. To sum up, I am so happy to be able to review this book and support this author! Thank you again to the publisher for this opportunity!

Oddball is a collection of laugh-out-loud funny comics about various topics, including millennial humor, being introverted, fanfiction, fandoms, procrastination, cats, artist culture, and true crime. The author shows us that she is in touch with everything that millenials and Gen Z-ers are talking about nowadays. I would recommend it for anyone who knows what a meme is, which could be from ages 5-50. If you've ever spent a day going down rabbit holes on the internet or if you've ever looked at your cat and wondered what they were thinking, then this is the book for you! It's so hard to compare Sarah Scribbles to other comics, because I see it as the pinacle of laugh-out-loud humor. I would recommend it for fans of Cyanide and Happiness & Hyperbole and a Half. If you're intrigued by the description or if you're looking for some .laughs, you won't regret checking out this book when it comes out in October!

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Pros: I’ve read the first three books in the Sarah’s Scribbles series and was excited when I saw there is a fourth book! I always find her comics to be very relatable. I loved that this book includes comics about being an introvert, having hyper-specific interests, communicating through memes, having anxiety, loving true crime, being a perfectionist, loving books and reading, etc. I think elder millennials will feel very “seen” in this book and will laugh, cringe, and maybe cry when reading it.

Cons: I would have loved more quarantine content, but that might not have worked with the publication schedule.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to read this book!

I’ve shared this review on Goodreads and StoryGraph.

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Sarah Andersen never fails. This latest Sarah's Scribbles collection is all about the weirdos, the procrastinators, the millennials and the great friendships. Also, cats.

As usual, you'll find yourself laughing out loud. At least I did.

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Once again, Sarah Andersen provides another fun and relatable comic collection. Her simple drawings and silliness are very easy read and also to relate to. This is going to be another great one for fans of her work.

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I really like Andersen’s comics. They’re fun and oftentimes really relatable. Oddball was no exception.

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This book made me so happy. I love this author (I follow her on Instagram) and although I've seen some of these comics before, there were a lot of new ones and I loved them! This would make a great coffee table book.

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One Sentence Summary: Another joyfully relatable comic collection from the amazing Sarah Scribbles series.

Reminds Me of: Slothilda, Soppy, Superchill, In Love and Pajamas

Three Reasons You Should Read This:
1) It's a Sarah Scribbles comic collection - it will obviously be a fun read!
2) You will feel the urge to share a minimum of 4 of the comics on socials/send them to friends.
3) We all need a fun, light read these days.

One Thing You Should Know:
After you read this, you will need to follow Sarah on socials. And then go read all the rest of her books (if you haven't already!)

Verdict: Read this ASAP! 🤩

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I think I’m exactly the target audience for Oddball. Like Sarah Andersen, I’m an introverted, anxious twenty-something who prefers cats to people. (I also spend a lot of time looking at memes.) What’s great about this book is that Andersen deftly taps into experiences that are common to younger millennials, so the comics in this book are hugely relatable. As I read, I kept wanting to send certain pages to friends and say, “Look at this! It’s so true!” There’s one comic, on page 60, about staying up late that I kind of want to print and hang on my wall.

My only qualm with this book is that a lot of it feels like variations on memes and Internet jokes I’ve seen before—maybe because I have seen a lot of these comics on the Internet before they were published here. There are a lot of jokes about cats, for instance, and how they can be graceful one minute and clumsy the next, or how they act aloof while their humans love them. But at the same time, Andersen tells these jokes so well and with so much charm that I honestly don’t mind that I’ve seen some of them before. Oddball made me feel a little less alone, and that is pretty awesome.

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As a millennial cat lady - I approve! Oddball is laugh out loud funny and relatable. I seriously chuckled at the part when the cats are dancing in a circle in hell. Basically, I laughed at any of the parts pertaining to cats. This is a fun series of comics relatable to millennials and Gen Zers alike. There are comics featuring the impending doom of climate change, friendships, witchcraft & general spookiness, and so much more. I loved the silliness and quirkiness in each of the comics. The art style is simple, but cute and effective. I will definitely be checking out more of this artists' work in the future.

I had so much fun with reading experience. Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the ARC copy.

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I was excited to read this book as I've seen a few comics online, which I loved. This book did not disappoint; it’s filled with a fun and unique assortment of comics. The comics ranged in topics from social awkwardness, the pandemic, pets, introverts, and more. Being both a millennial and an introvert, these comics related to me and made me smile. It was a nice pick-me-up and provided some much-needed comic relief.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing my review copy.

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Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and will be published on my social media blog on October 12th, 2021.

In this fourth comic collection, Oddball: A Sarah's Scribbles Collection, Sarah Andersen fans may identify with many scenarios presented; from procrastinating on things, to being pet owners, to the creative process, to being a craze fan for various media and internet culture, and introversion versus extroversion. I've seen Andersen's comics floating around the Internet and it still amazes me how much I can stop whatever I am doing to check out and relate to her comics. Her humorous and awkwardly cute illustrations are easy to follow and gives me a good laugh every time I finish one. My personal favorites are the quarantine life comics, the scenarios between friends and their obsessions with memes and media (especially with fictional characters), and the relationships between an author and a reader.

What I love the most are the comics' messages. It reminds us how everyone is an oddball in their own unique way. There will always be others who we will have a connection with because they have the same interests as us. It is the matter of finding them. They are out there. Also, it addresses how there is no need to compare ourselves with others and our past selves when we have come so far in our lives, even if there are expectations put on us. The comics teaches us how to be comfortable in our own skin, being kind to one another and setting boundaries, acknowledging our growth, and accepting where we are in the present moment.

Filled with honesty and pure amusement, this comic collection will surely put a smile on anyone's faces during these trying times, especially for young adults and the target millennial audience.

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Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an e-arc of this book. I love this author/illustrator. I have seen their work in the past and still find myself laughing out loud at their comics. These make me feel like the little things in life are worth appreciating especially when they are a bit offbeat. Some of the panels gave me vague "not like other girls" vibes which comes with a certain set of minor issues but nothing I'm overly concerned about.

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