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Title - Oddball

Author - Sarah Anderson

Genre - Graphic Comic

I have been a huge fan of Sarah Anderson and her comics since years and been picking up her collection since her book Sarah's Scribbles was launched. This is yet another collection of her already posted comics on social media and for anyone who loves her comics, this one is a must. Each comic is so relatable for my inner introvert that I just couldn't hold myself and contemplate deep into my life that there are others with traits similar to me. Must read for everyone out there.

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Release Date: 30 November 2021
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Sarah's Scribbles never fail to make me laugh, and Oddball was no exception. I always go into Sarah Andersen's comic collections expecting to have a fun time and no instalment has let me down yet! Sarah's comics are so simple yet so relatable, not to mention well drawn. I really hope there is a fifth book in this series!

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Sarah Andersen is one of those artists whose work speaks to my soul. I, too, am an introverted oddball who prefers the company of my cats and books/fanfics rather than other people. I would love to have some of her comics framed and hanging on my walls, such as my favorite from this collection, the comic where Medusa adopts a blind cat.

This is yet another great collection of Andersen's comics. Since I sometimes don't see these when they're posted on Twitter, I appreciate having them collected into a book to keep forever. Andersen's understanding of comedy in her art style, from expressions to body language, is topnotch as always. Her ability to use a comic format of only about four to six squares to get her ideas across in funny, heartwarming ways is always amazing.

I hope these collections continue, as I love having them on my shelf.

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Super quick read. This collection of cartoons would likely be a better fit for a younger audience, but I still found some great bits here. Yeah, mostly the cat cartoons. LOL Aside from cats, the author/artist includes cartoons involving introversion, witches, anxiety and more. This one's worth a read, if only for the cat humor.

Thank you Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

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Goofy drawings with completely relatable messaging. So many panels made me laugh out loud and many made me feel seen! From procrastination to introvert struggles to the joys of being a writer. Obsession with pets and Halloween and all sorts of random things make up this little oddball... and I love her!

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I love Sarah Andersen humor
She always made laugh

Siempre me identifico con las situaciones que muestra y me hace reír bastante
Espero que pronto salga otro libro de estos

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I have read all other books by the author. This one is also a wonderful collection of her cartoons. Funny, Innovative and eye-catching. It is a treat to read.

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I really love Sarah Scribbles. I have been following her for ages and I can say that Oddball is definitely my favorite from her collection. Her comic collection are perfect for when you need to read something funny, charismatic, and want to have a good time. It’s a book perfect for introverts, cat lovers and the humor is amazing for all the millennials and Gen Z generations. Definitely a comfort read for me.

Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with this review copy in exchange of an honest review.

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I really love Sarah's Scribbles a lot, so I don't say this lightly: Oddball is 100%, hands down, no questions asked, my favorite Sarah's Scribbles collection so far. I laughed out loud through so much of this and am still giggling over a couple of the comics. I'm not sure this will have a ton of appeal for anyone who isn't a millennial or maybe Gen Z, because a lot of the humor is very millennial-specific, and as usual for Sarah's work, a lot of it is also specific to cat lovers, people with anxiety and depression, and introverts. Nobody who knows me is surprised to hear that I immensely related to every comic in this collection and it was, in a nutshell, completely perfect for me. ♥

Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with this review copy in exchange for an honest review!

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Sarah Andersen's comic collections are a comfort read for me. Funny, self contained, the perfect thing to read when you can't seem to follow a narrative but want to read something. It always delivers.

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We've all seen Sarah's strips around the internet at some point or another. They're brief, relatable, funny. This is a collection of them, and as someone who follows the artist, I've seen a lot of these before.
If you're a person who thinks that if they've seen something already then it's no longer fun, this book isn't for you.
But I think they have a strength in the reread, this is the kind of book you might keep around to look at on bad days when you need a mood lift.

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I think it's impossible to be disappointed with a Sarah Andersen book. It's always simple and so funny. But what makes it really great, is how easy it is to relate to what she says in the book.
I will always be a big fan of her work. And honestly, this one is peak comedy. Each time I'm like "Yeah, she can't be better than in her previous book". I'm a fool, and I should know by now.
Anyway, a great, funny, relatable, and lighthearted book that everyone should read!

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I have always been a fan of Sarah and none of her work disappoints. Oddball isn't an exception. I can't describe how much I adore this! It was really entertaining that I loved every single page of it. Definitely what I need for my stress reliever.

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Another pearl of Sarah Andersen! I just love her work and besides laughing so much I also love that I also feel understood and less crazy! Every one of her books just brings sooo much joy, I am always happy to see them and they are the best gifts!

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Thank you to NetGalley for the e-ARC of Sarah Andersen's newest, Oddball. Always enjoyable and full of the cat content we all love, this collection reflects the everyday struggles of an introvert with spooky sentimentalities, living in the midst of a pandemic. With dark humor about the generations, human interaction, and the future, you'll still smile and laugh along with the self-proclaimed Oddball's adventures.

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I'm so glad she wrote another book. I loved Sarah Scribbles. Oddball was very cute and funny. She writes about real life situations from a Millennial point of view. So true, especially about feline behavior.

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I've enjoyed the previous books released by Sarah Andersen and was excited to read the latest release. There are some funny and relatable comics in this, particularly ones about being introverted. A fun, quick read.

I received an advanced copy from the publisher in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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I always loved Sarah's art and this book is simply amazing. She transforms hard truths into funny pictures. I enjoyed reading this book because I could really relate to it. Sarah shows us that we're not alone and that's fine if you don't know everything you want to do with your life just yet. Rating: 4/5 stars.

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I love this series. I love everything by Sarah truly. Her art is more of a quick funny joke and less like omg best drawing ever but I feel we can all relate to her. I miss my desk calendar by her i will need to buy one for 2022

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Loved this! I first discovered Sarah Anderson's work via her comics being shared on Tumblr. I also occasionally check in on her social media to see new work. Just the right amount of relatable humor and a charming art style! I have seen many of these pieces previously, but Sarah's work is always a delight.

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