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I love Sarah Andersen's work and this book was no different. Short quirky comics that are perfect for a relaxing evening or a small work break. I relate to her experiences a lot and her art is always sure to bring a smile to my face and a chuckle every once in a while.

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Sarah's work is always super enjoyable to read!!
I can't wait for this to be released and add it to my collection :)

I'd like to thank the publisher, Andrews McMeel Publishing and Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I really loved the first three books in this series so I'm not sure if this is a case of this book actually being not as 'good' as those [I found the repeated use of the whole 'millenials vs gen-z' trope to be particularly tired in this installment but can't remember if it was part of the earlier books] or if I've just almost entirely grown out of the type of 'oh I do that too! how relatable!' humor that this primarily relies on, but this was just okay for me. The panels about cats were very cute as always though.

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I love Sarah Andersen's work, this was really good, it made me laugh out loud everytime, every page had something hilarious and very relatable. it was a really fun read!!

Thank you netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for a review

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I always anticipate anything that comes from Sarah Anderson, so when I had the chance to read her new collection "Oddball" before it releases in October, I was ecstatic. This is the fourth in her Sarah Scribbles collection and along with Herding Cats (#3) one of my favorites.

It's a great collection of illustrations. Just reading these one page comics are soothing to the soul. Very little repeats from her published work and plenty to make you laugh. Relatable topics for millennials, introverts, readers, cat lovers, and oh yes, fellow beings fighting all the feelings during a pandemic.

I always wish I could make these last longer and "Oddball" is no exception. Funny, comforting, and worth the time.

Thanks to NetGallery for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I simply love Sarah Andersen comics and her other books and Oddball did not disapointed. I loved so much! So fun and so relatable! For weird and introverted people who love cats - or not at all! - this books will make you laugh and your day happier and brigher. Just loved it!

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This is a quick and fun read, over way too soon. I could read these comics all day and still enjoy them.
Sarah Andersen’s style is funny and relatable, I took a lot of pleasure in rediscovering some strips I had already seen. It’s silly and charming, introvert people and cat lovers will definitely recognize themselves in it.

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I know I said I was done with these books but I lied

This was a very fun read, as always, and too relatable. Now that I own a cat myself, I find some vignettes painfully relatable. The illustrations are hilarious and the style is very personal. I liked this one better than the previous two, I am glad I gave this a chance because i had so much fun reading it

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Funniest copy yet!

Andersen manages to be relatable and also have the reader scratching their heads, thinking "who does this?"

Hilarious, will be buying more of her work.

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I've been reading a lot of genres and Sarah Andersen's work is a refreshing read. The theme and content of the book are both interesting and attention-getter. In terms of the language structure, the writing style is commendable and will be useful as one of the sources of comprehensive language input for English as second language learners. I am planning to use parts of the book that are relevant to my future lessons in Creative Writing. I believe that her work will keep my Filipino students interested in learning English and in exploring different types of English texts.

In terms of the structure and technical features of the work, Andersen's work is well-written. But I have to admit that even though I am an English teacher in my country, I am not a native speaker of the language and my knowledge in correcting grammatical structures and features in the book will be limited because I might misinterpret some implicatures in the text. On the other hand, as a non-native speaker of English, reading the book is not that hard and readers with average English language skills will still be able to comprehend the book and learn a lot from it.

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I am a huge fan of the artist and I follow Sarah on Instagram! This book has many comics that were not there on the Instagram page (at least ones that I have seen).
Really adorable and relatable work.
Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book!

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When I saw Sarah Andersen’s newest collection of comics on Netgalley, I had to get it. There is just some entirely beautiful and comforting about the style and the content inside. Oddball did not disappoint.

There were so many comics in here that had me laughing. It didn’t matter if it was the cat one that had me thinking “wow that is way too accurate” or if it was the struggles of millennials that also nailed everything on the head.

Sarah Andersen crafts short comics that are short and able to make someone feel like they aren’t alone in this wild world. Each comic is a breath of fresh air that really has the ability to lift up spirits.

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Similar to her prior books, this is predominantly about her awkward introverted-ness and love of cats (and frogs!) Fans will recognize her signature art style. I didn't get some of the blurry last panels, I can relate to some more than others, and but I enjoyed reading this super-short book.

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Oddball continues to be a great addition to the collection of Sarah Anderson comics. The humor is so darn relatable, especially for millennials, and I can't help thinking that these comics kind of act as a time capsule for my generation. A quick and enjoyable read as always.

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A graphic novel that fully embraces being different.
Yes, the main character has issues but manages to find that person and even a group of people who are just as strange in their own way.
I love these types of graphic novels. I manage to find d a little bit of myself in them.
In "Oddball" the desire to step out of the box to write fabrication instead of leading shows and characters the way their creators made them is one that not only made me laugh but identify with.
As an author of fan fiction, I can appreciate how little it matters if a "ship" is canon or just only mind. And no matter if the show goes on for years or is canceled, my "ship" will live. Sarah Andersen gets that!
Thanks to @netgalley and Andrew McNeil Publishing for the chance to read this, I exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion

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I follow Sarah Andersen on Instagram and just love how relatable and funny her comics are, they never fail to make me laugh. She's just so good at capturing the zeitgeist of this generation and making you feel seen, it's amazing. The author discusses such good topics in an easy way and brings to paper, what I often think but never really realized and I love this book for that.

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Thank you to NetGalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Sarah Andersen for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love Sarah Andersen's simple art style and short 2-4 panel comics. As per the description, this collection focuses on the struggles of millennials, such as procrastination, creativity, reflecting on our past/nostalgia, nerdiness, and of course, cats. There are a couple pandemic funnies as well.

While I love the cat comics more then the rest, as the featured cat is black and I have a few black cats of my own, thus a bias, there is a special place in my heart for the Medusa/Gorgon shorts. Those made me laugh loud enough my family was concerned...

A great collection of short comics with fun topics, many of which bring a laugh. Great for millennials or even current teens who might relate to some of the circumstances. A fun collection of cute illustrations!

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Silly, funny, pure enjoyment! I can see why these are so popular. Definitely makes me want to read the others!

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I have been a fan of Sarah's Scribbles for a number of years so I was very excited to find her newest collection on NetGalley. Oddball does not disappoint - lots of relatable and fun comics. Full of her signature style and witty humor I really think there's something for everyone in this book. If you're a fan of hers it's a must have!

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Sarah Andersen's comic's are fun and relatable, as always. While I enjoy the comic's they are getting a bit repetitive. Each of these comic's could have just as easily fit in one of the three earlier books.

Review copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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