I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased opinion.

I Hope This Helps was born of Tommy Siegel's idea to create 500 cartoons in 500 days. He posted his drawings to several social media sites each day, and at the end of it, decided to create a book featuring a collection of the best of these comics, as well as a few essays detailing his experience creating these comics.

My favorite part of the book were the parts where he told us how the process worked. The comics were hit and miss for me. A few genuinely made me laugh, several made me smile, and some left me scratching my head. That said, I expect he will continue to grow as an artist as he goes, and I look forward to see what he comes out with in the future.

In response to the title of Tommy Siegel's first published comic collection, I want to say - yes, yes this helps. This helps very much. His combination of absurdist humor combined with witty observations of the absurdity of present-day living make this book both a great laugh-packed distraction and also a source of great relief thanks to the clever relatability that can be found on nearly every wonderfully ridiculous page.

This was really funny! I laughed, snorted, chuckled, and nodded in solidarity all the way through it. Of course some of the comics were funnier than others—that’s par for the course with humor.

I didn’t mind the brief essay sections. They slowed the reading a bit, but were interesting and relatable, if a little repetitive. I, too, have wrestled with the question of how social media is adding to my life or hurting it, and how it’s affecting our society as a whole.

Overall, I rate this book 4 Gary Larsons out of 5.




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3.5-4

slight t/w: mention of depression
i've been super burnt out & busy, but this collection of doodles/comics was incredibly refreshing in a way.
i thought tommy siegel's work was very original. i liked how it was composed of doodles/comics that reflect millenial culture, everyday anxieties, & intense social media consumption. i liked how siegel also took the time to explain some of the doodles & his process with drawing 500 doodles/comics while being a musician. it allows the reader to understand the creator & their work better which i appreciated. i do wish it was a bit longer & there were more doodles/comics incorporated because i felt like the text to doodle/comic ratio was a bit off, but that could just be me. overall, 'i hope this helps' really did help.

**I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**

This was a fun and easy read. The author goes into detail about how drew comics for 500 days in a row. He talks about the joys and the hardships of doing this. He is also a musician so he will at times contrast the art forms. The book is mainly the best comics (in the author's opinion) from the 500 days. Some of them are funny, some are related, and some just plain weird. There are also some sections of long text that at times was relatable and at others went waaaaaaay too far down the rabbit hole of social media and what it is doing to our society. Overall, an entertaining, quick read.

I Hope This Helps is a comic series focused on the absurd parts of life and anxiety. Created by Tommy Siegel, it's marketed as being the perfect escape from a world that has gotten far too real.

I'm going to be completely honest with you here: I think I would have liked this graphic novel more had the title and marketing been different. The title (and description) led me to believe that it was going to be a funny, quirky, and uplifting series of comics.

It wasn't. Sure, it was funny at times, and that's why I refuse to rate it lower than three stars, well, that and the artwork. But it also got pretty dark. Nothing about the jokes or comics in this would be defined as helping.

This comic series takes the time to make many comparisons between different generations, but mostly younger and older millennials. There are some good laughs to be found here, especially if you have a good sense of humor about yourself or the whole situation.

In short, I Hope This Help has a unique sense of humor, and is worth the read. Just don't go into it expecting it to actually try to help. The goal is to make people laugh, but not in the most expected ways possible.

I really enjoyed this book!

I had not heard of Tommy Siegel before picking this book up but the blurb intrigued me and I wanted to give it a go – and I read it over a few days reading a few chapters here and there and I thought that it was great!

The images were brilliant and I loved the commentary and reasoning behind how the book came to being. It was a book I was happy to dip in and out of too and I found it to be really enjoyable, and most of all entertaining.

It is 4 stars from me for this one – highly recommended!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book free via Netgalley.com.

I was scrolling through the library of available humour books on Netgalley.com looking for something funny to read, and thus review.

The premise of the book: a personal challenge to create 500 cartoons in 500 days. The completed book displays many of these cartoons and discusses the challenges of modern media (AKA our addiction to social media), being in a band and other humourous and timely topics.

I really enjoyed the stories and the cartoons that were displayed. Many of them were funny and some were thought provoking. This is a little over 200 pages packed with 2020 relevant topics and cartoons. While it was a humour book, it was nice to know that other people have the same anxieties as I do.

My favourite page was titled "What your coffee preparation method says about you". #IHopeThisHelps

**I received an e-ARC from NetGalley for an honest review**

As someone who used to struggle with staying off of Facebook and instagram, the reasoning behind creating this book really resonated with me, so I was excited when I got a chance to review this book.

Overall, the art style was enjoyable, and most of the comics were relatable. I do wish there was more art and less text, but "I Hope This Helps" gets a solid four out of five stars.

***Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***

This was a very relatable book. Filled with humor and wit.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

I really enjoyed this comic. My only complaint is that I wanted more of the comics and less of the text, but I really liked it. The comics are definitely geared towards older teens and up, so don't recommend this book to younger readers.

This is a very cute, clever book for a quick pick-me-up throughout the day.
You could flip to any page and find something to smile about. Very relatable to someone with anxiety.
I did find that some of the ideas got a bit repetitive and although the author explains why that is, I think a few of the sketches could have been cut.
Enjoyable coffee table book or good for a gift.

I DNF'd the book at 47%

I really liked the idea behind this book, I just wished I liked the actual book more than I did. I feel like the author was trying a tad too hard to be relatable. Though the graphics are a bit silly, a lot of the context wasn't all that funny or as relatable as the synopsis suggests.

Another thing about that book blub is that is states that this is a "must-read for comic lovers of all ages and backgrounds", I would not say that's exactly right there is some definitely rated content in there that isn't exactly suitable for kids under 12.

All in all, I'm grateful to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

"I Hope This Helps" by Tommy Siegel is a book full of hilarious, absurd graphic commentary on the lives of millennials today. The graphics are witty and had me laughing out loud as I read them. There's a lot of dry, self deprecating humor and sarcasm so be prepared when reading. Overall I loved reading it and immediately went to follow Siegel on social media platforms because I couldn't get enough!

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley to review. Thank you for the opportunity.
This book is a fun way to get away from your mindless scrolling on your phone but no less engaging. I read the book on one sitting. I enjoyed reading about the authors background and story alongside the cartoons, which were quirky and funny. I was definitely called out by some of them! As a Brit, I didn't understand the references behind some of the comics but there is something for everyone in this book. I enjoyed the candy hearts comics.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a funny, light hearted read.

Mr. Siegel, this did help.
A delightful book of poignant cartoons and insights. Laughed out loud a bunch of times. Really liked it!
Akin to the Awkward Yeti and Sarah Scribbles.
If you want to giggle get this book now!
The only downside was my Kobo does not like PDFs so much, so I had a bit of an issue with loading the pages, but well worth the wait!

Types of online-ing:
Facebook: Performative Life Milestone
Twitter: Performative Anxiety/Depression
Instagram: Performative Leisure
Snapchat: Attention-Deficit Disorder
Pinterest: Performative Preemptive Wedding Registry
LinkedIn: Performative Unemployment
TikTok: Actually performing, but for a Chinese Date Firm
Tumblr: Performing for no one at all.

Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McMeel for providing me with a temporary e-arc.

The descriptions say it all: I have absolutely nothing to say about this except y'all got to check this out. It is everything the description says it to be. If I have to add anything, it is that I am in a desperate need for the Candy Hearts series. I need it, alright?! And for now, GET YOUR PAWS ON THIS ONE! This is an absolute must-read. And yes, I showed my best friend the Chicken Butt comic. By tracking it down on the Internet. Oops.
Also, this book called me out on so many ways. In case the author is wondering, no offence taken. :) But as a content creator, it was such an inspiring read and I felt seen when I read about the struggles. It is truly an insightful collection coated with absurd humor- just like the description promises!

Yeah, this is the laziest review ever but I really am lost on what I should say. But imma stress on how y'all gotta get your PAWS on this because IT IS WORTH IT!

The drawings are so ugly they are cute, and a lot of these goofy jokes made me giggle and guffaw. A solid little collection for people with a weird sense of humor.

Artist Tommy Siegel (of band Jukebox the Ghost) started doodling on the tour bus, and it morphed into a 500 day project of daily comics. He shares a lot of the emotions and experiences of taking on such an adventure, and includes over 200 highlights from his journey.

These comics are 100% relevant to my life and outlook. Millennials struggling with 2020 (and, to be honest, the last several years) will definitely identify with the comics in these pages. It spoke to my soul on such a deep level.

For the last two weeks, I’ve been back at work, and 90% of my days seem totally pointless. I’m struggling to find any meaning in the hours before 5pm, so I’ve been taking time in the mornings before work to have my tea at home, cat in my life, and reading some comics. It’s really helped me start the day, even if it makes it more difficult to leave for work.

Siegel’s collection provided super jaded humor (my favorite kind) but with a ray of hope that we’re all in this together. It’s out in October, and if you think something will change for the better, and these comics won’t be relevant by then, you’re wrong. I love them now, and you’ll love them in October, so keep your eyes peeled for this collection.

I got this on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!
This is a really nice collection of comic strips, and I really enjoyed following the "journey" of the author/artist and get the occasional insight into the thought process, ups and downs, as well as the context. I liked how most of it is just a collection of comics, with just the right amount of longer texts to make it not feel dreadful to read them and keep me interested! I must confess that the humor of a few of the comics are a bit different than my own, but overall very nice!