Maïté Robert creates a hysterical, relatable collection of comics on the reality of going green. With social media, it is easy for people to see the perfectly manicured, always environmentally conscious people. However, Robert does a fantastic job of facing the reality of what it means to “go green” in a consumer based world. To err is to human, and to be human is to laugh about it!

This was such a cute , fun comic.

I loved how the author put a little bit of herself in it too!

I loved how the story was structured , showing the struggles and also the " hypocrisy" . We say we want to go green and eat more veggies but we still buy from fast fashion brands and , for just that one time we will get the greasy fries!

It managed to be fun and not preachy with the way it was set up!

The art in the book was beautiful and I could identify so much with the protagonist

A very cute comic (in fact this feels like a printed webcomic) of the everyday adventures of a young millennial trying to become more green, more vegetarian, more aware of environmental issues... There is not much depth, but it is nice and light, full of little quirps and it will make you feel better with your own failures, struggles, trials to become a more eco friendly person.

Going Green, as the title says, about going gree. However, instead of being a tell-all, preachy book, Going Green is a hilarious struggle about going green when you are in a consumerist society.

The author has done such a great job with the illustrations, which are simple and funny. The chapters are divided by different aspects of going green - thrifting, making your own home products, having too many books! And of course, as any person who is overwhelmed by the different kinds of changes we need to make to become more responsible towards the environment, I felt every panel reach out to me.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone right now.

This was a fun little book. The art is charming, and just detailed enough. It kind of shows that Robert is an Instagram based comic artist, given not only the square format but also the simple design of each page and the ample white space. It’s not a meaty art style, but that goes with it being a vegetarian book, figuratively and narratively.
It’s some light reading that may lift your mood, either because Robert is so much worse at going green than you, or because you have a kindred spirit in inept eco-consciousness. That’s the intended tone, and it works. It also deftly slides in some suggestions for personal actions without putting any pressure on the reader - there are no lists here, no deep dives into the whys and hows of more sustainable practices. Still, readers should come away from the book with a little more knowledge, and perhaps a lot more hope.

A comic journey through the author’s journey to a more eco-friendly life.

This includes lots of difficulties or mistakes that the author makes, but I must admit, I was hoping for something to help me with more ideas on my own eco-journey.

A very quick and slightly amusing read, but not quite what I was hoping for.

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Very charming. The caricatures were fun and nicely stylized. The structure is easy to read and fast to get through. I used to love love these kinds of books as a child - Dear Dumb Diary being one of them. This fits that mold perfectly, but for an older audience.

The comic helped me during a difficult week, where reading a chapter or two a night helped me unwind.

It also perfectly encapsulates the "millenial" struggle of trying to do right by our planet and unsure of what's right, what's actually useful, how to start and if your measly contribution even matters in the end?

As an English tutor, this type of comic is perfect for learners.

This was a short, cute read full of witty commentary about trying to be environmentally conscious and making better decisions. I love how the author shows she isnt perfect and sometimes she does make non environmentally choices, but this doesnt mean she wont carry on her mission to become better. Because at the end of the day we are all human and one step forward is still a step.

The book did inspire me to think about ways I can try to help the environment. And the illustrations and their style were amazing. And I loved the little pictures of the author at the end of chapter, it was really cute.

I enjoyed this book, and reccomend it to people who want to start their journey of becoming more environmentally conscious.

Thanks to Netgalley for an eARC in exhange for an honest review.

This is hands down one of the most relatable books on trying to be environmentally conscious I have ever read! It was really encouraging and informative!

This graphic novel is full of witty commentary about the world we live in and the decisions some of us choose to take in order to feel (a bit) better about our impact on the planet.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Europe comics, and Maïté Robert for granting me this book in exchange for writing an honest review!

I loved how personalized this book is by giving glimpses of the author's life and directing its words to the audience. The illustrations were marvelous and the little details made me fall in love with this book!

Going green isn't just about recycling and buying second hand but it's about the daily habits that we do such as procrastinating and trying our best. Going green or being an environmentalist can be overwhelming sometimes as 1. you don't know where to start and 2. the feeling of guilt when you do something that supposedly 'harms' the environment. This book simplifies what you can do to help the environment and save this planet we call home. I am personally such an activist and I try my best to go green, this book helped guide certain habits that I wasn't able to break. I love the humor, encouraging words, and the book's realism. It educates you in such a fun way and I HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK, I will grab myself a physical copy as soon as possible!

I worry for the future too Maïté, if the world is falling apart right now, what will the future generation have? The world has evolved but we humans have destroyed the planet that we live on. Everyone should be responsible for going green even if it's a tiny habit throughout their days as small acts always build up and become this enormous move.

Highlight's (more comments as its a graphic comic rather than a novel):

"But maybe just maybe some things are worth giving ourselves a (ting) kick in the butt over?"

"better late than never, right?"

"The fact that mankind will eventually destroy itself if it keeps making horrible choices?"

"Monstrous parasites sprung directly from Satan's anus."
^^^ WHEN I TELL YOU I DIED LAUGHING!

I could plug in every single line that made me laugh BUT THEM TRYING TO SELL THEIR CAT BECAUSE ITS VINTAGE (old) KILLED ME!

"How can you not feel helpless when you see how much damage is being done to the planet by a handful of very powerful people?"

I LOVED the refundable bottle system where people leave bottles by it so whoever needs money can toss them into the system and get rewarded (on page 135); such a must in every country.

Overall really enjoyed this book, it was a quick read which really made me think about what I personally can be doing to help protect the earth more. I definitely will be trying to adapt my life a little more, as I'm a bit of a shopaholic... The illustration style matches so well with the overall vibe of the book and the tie-in of the photographs with the illustration is amazing as it brings it back to real people, not just characters you see in the book, it's real and you to change to be more eco-friendly!

I really enjoyed this graphic novel, it was witty and endearing with cute illustrations. I liked that the book showed a more realistic approach towards becoming sustainable and that some lifestyle changes are easier to implement than others. Since the book is autobiographical it may not be as informative as some would like, but it still provided useful suggestions that the everyday person can try out

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for granting me the ARC!

This book is very lovely, with bright illustrations and charming commentary about some events in general. It makes me think about some aspects in life that I avoid to discuss because changing the way of navigating my life can be scary. Somehow it also makes me want to try make my own soap! It must be fun ♡

This graphic novel is full of witty commentary about the world we live in and the decisions some of us choose to take in order to feel a little bit better about our impact on the planet. Maïté represents a bunch of relatable situations and uses the right ammount (for my liking) of self-deprecating humour in order to explain some of the steps she's taking and is planning to take for the good of the environment.

The truth is that this book is not really a tutorial about how to be ~the most perfect person ever~ that always recycles everything right, thrifts all of their furniture/clothing and does let a single thing go to waste. This comic certainly gives us some tricks we can use, but I would say that the main thing I take from this book is the feeling of being understood in a world that is -slowly and maybe not so slowly (do not panic, do not panic, do not panic)- falling apart. Also, it was very funny and the illustrations were extremely cute!

It's a cute graphic memoir that you should read. This book is perfect for someone who wants to go green yet sluggishly does it, like me.
Going green is so fascinating to read!!

This comic was a breathe of fresh air. Maïté Robert’s reflections are both very personal and completely relatable, I loved the drawing style and the contradictions that we all face when we decide to go green are told in a really hilarious way.

I especially appreciated the real pictures to illustrate the subject of the chapter, they were fun to see! I have followed the artist on Instagram for a while and it was really nice to rediscover some of these vignettes, I had such a great time reading this book.

However, I would say that the English title is a bit misleading, and that the French title was a more accurate choice.

A graphic novel with witty humor and cute illustration. This book tells the author's day-to-day life and how she tries to be as environmentally friendly as possible. She shows her trials to change her previous lifestyle that at the start, feels infuriating. Moreover, it also tells us that we don't need to be perfect environmentalists to help the planet, all we need is small changes in our daily life.

A small graphic memoir about trying to be more -Green- but not getting it -Perfect-. I found the illustrations wonderful and the anecdotes far too relatable…

A lovely book for those who are trying to be more environmentally friendly but sometimes are just lazy.

Interesting take on environmentalism in a fun format with good illustrations

Good range of topics covered and I particularly liked the touch on the guilt we may feel when we’re not 100% green all the time