This is for sure one of the best comic strips of all time. It makes me laugh just about every time. I even bought a print for my husband.

Like all of his previous books, Farazmand's latest is smart, funny, thoughtful, ridiculous and memorable. Think I just go re-read it now!

I love Reza Farazmand's comics. The book was great and made me laugh. They are part of his Poorly Drawn Lines, but that adds to the charm of it all! They are simple but fun! I don't need fancy schmancy. Just simple and this book fit perfect. It was easy and fun to read. And it was a quick read. I really recommend it. It can take you away from all of the bad in the world!

Thank you so much for the eARC! I was super excited when I saw I got approved for this as I have been following Poorly Drawn Lines for a while now and always loved when they popped up on my feed. I absolutely adored reading a whole collection of the comics, they are so entertaining and lovable and just left me with a generally good feeling after a long and hard day. I definitely recommend!

I’ve never seen any of these comics before but I saw this collection on NetGalley and got it. Cute characters with sarcastic personalities and some cussing…a combination that’s right up my alley! Humorous comics with a cast of funny characters.

**Thanks to the author/artist and the publisher for the e-arc I received via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.**

Entertaining graphic novel with friends Mouse, Bird, Turtle and Snail. Quirky and Funny. Great to read when you need to lift your spirits and remember that you don't always have to have a plan.

What a delightful collection! I’ve been a fan of the author’s comics online for a couple years and was thrilled to nab an ARC to review just before release.

There are some exclusive comics as well as ones previously released online, and it’s a fun collection to pick up and put down and read bits at a time. I had to make myself slow down and pace it over 3 days instead of reading it all at once.

Full of witty humor, friendships, some occasional absurdity, and simply drawn charm, I had a blast reading this. I always love the moments where a tiny change like fists up or eyebrows totally changes the meaning of the comic. I recommend and would read another collection by the author. In the meantime I’ll continue following him online for regular charming comics!

I received an ARC copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.

Hope It All Works Out by Reza Farazmand is a collection of comic strips populated by deceptively cute characters. Deceptive because they are not all sweet and cuddly as they appear. In fact, the comics are often sarcastic and sometimes even rude. The paradox works well and adds to the humor. The characters are not introduced to us but after reading a handful you start to identify the regulars. I am a fan of comic strips and now web comics and although I enjoyed this collection very much, I would say it's not a must-buy for my library. It's definitely worth picking up though if you find it in someone else's library though.

Like many, I have been seeing these short comics by Reza Farazmand floating around the internet, be it catching posts by the author or just seeing panels shared by friends. Naturally, I jumped at the opportunity to sit down and go through more than 200 of these in one sitting (coincidentally, during a nightshift at work).

And I have to say, it did not disappoint! Even having gone through such a number of these tiny comics, I still found them entertaining, both the ridiculous ones, and the ones that hit a bit too close to home. Perhaps especially the latter - it's sort of genius how in only 2-3 panels author manages so sum up and deliver on so many universal experiences, making me, as a reader, feel immediately a little less alone. All in all, an enjoyable and super quick read!

I received an advance review copy from Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Peak Millennial feelings. I’m sure that you can find these comics all over the Internet, at this point, but I most associate them with Facebook. It’s just…the right audience.

Now, the blurb of this book makes it sound like there’s some deep thoughts here. There decidedly are not. I mean, the closest it gets is discussing the animals being lazy or having imposter syndrome. This comic is highly adapted for those in their 30s and 40s, who really ought to feel like adults, but have never managed that level of being put together.

Now, I will say, I’m not so sure the value of the added content in this book warrants a purchase. There’s no real major bangers. Really, this book is most likely to be a last-minute purchase for someone you don’t know that well. Like, an office Secret Santa. 90% of the appeal of the comic is to share a strip and say something like “it’s me.” Not something you can easily do with a printed book.

That said, it’s entertaining. A fun perusal. But not a pick for someone you KNOW well. And, well if it’s a pick for yourself…well, you know yourself better than I.

Advanced reader copy provided by the publisher.

Sharp lines, witty writing. Enjoyed this artist’s work on Instagram, and so I knew I’d enjoy this collection. There’s a definite character development in each of the animals, so it’s fun to get to know them. I think Bird is my favorite; I dig his sarcasm, hehe. Thank you to McMeel Publishing for the review copy!

I’m such a huge fan of Poorly Drawn Lines! Getting the opportunity to see a bunch of new comics was quite the treat! I introduced my adult child to PDL a few years ago and he loves it too. I will absolutely be purchasing a copy for him!

These were cute. The sarcasm was well-received--I speak and understand it fluently. I found myself laughing frequently and, equally as frequently, identifying with the sentiments in the cartoons. I would hasten to add, that these are not cartoons for children, but for adults. Or, for people like me, who have been cleverly faking being an adult for decades.

I loved this little book from the very first page! It's cute, funny, and relatable. I would definitely buy this book to have at home to share with friends and family. I see this book being a hit with a lot of people!

This little book follows the fun, silly shenanigans and relatable situations of a few animals.

This book claims to be a "poorly drawn lines collection" and while the art work is simple, I wouldn't call it poorly drawn! I like how simple and easy it is to understand.

Despite how the cover looks, this book isn't tailored to children. You could skip the parts that have swear words (there barely is any, but there are a few) but children wouldn't really understand. Teenagers and adults would relate most to what this book consists of.


✨️Things I liked ✨️

》The characters are funny, and I love how they all have their own personality. Like how the black bird is always grumpy.
》The black bird almost always has a cigarette in its beak, and for some reason he reminds me of Ricky from Trailor Park Boys. 😂
》There are so many good ones in here that I could see people using as memes! I know I definitely would! They're so relatable.

Hope it all works out is the collection from the Poorly Drawn Lines comics of New York bestseller Reza Farazmand.

A collection of silly, sarcastic, and misguided optimism of its characters, Mouse, Bird, Turtle, and Snail.

My favorite has been Mouse, who is ready to fight anyone who challenges his emotional fragility. Underneath the anger and sarcasm is a sweet dose of warmth and naivete.

I was not familar with this comic or its popular webcomic and animated Hulu series before reading this, but I am a fan now.
I enjoyed this collection immensely and recommend it to all who like their comics with a little salt and sugar.

The collection will be released September 24, 2024

Thanks to @netgalley and Andrew McMeet Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this eArc in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Even if you're not familar with Reza Farazmand's name, you've probably seen his webcomic, Poorly Drawn Lines, floating around the internet. Hope It All Works Out has a similarly dry sense of humor. Farazmand's "poorly drawn" world is full of anxious, existential characters navigating life in all its weirdness. Rather than laughing out loud, these comics will make you nod in agreement or shake your head in amusement. It wasn't clear to me why some comics were titled and others weren't. This may have been done to distinguish multi-page comics from shorter ones, but I'm not sure.

This is an oddly amusing comic book featuring Mouse, Bird, Turtle and Snail. It's philosophical, witty, smart, pensive and peculiar too. There are different cartoon animals portrayed saying what they're thinking if they could talk - but it also pokes fun at things humans often say. It is strangely funny and entertaining, but other times, it's just weird. The drawings are simple, but cute. Apparently, the book is also tied to a series on Hulu called Poorly Drawn Lines - I will have to check it out. Although I didn't always understand the point, I found it a quick and enjoyable read. Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeet Publishing for the digital ARC.

I did not finish this book.

I think the illustrations were great, but it really wasn't for me. I didn't think it was very funny or humorous.

I’ve seen these all over the internet and it was a fun time reading them all together. Very modern sense of humor.

If you are a fan of humorous cartoons that tell it like it is, you will love "Hope It All Works Out!" I have been a follower of Reza Farazmand's works on social media for a long time and this book has many I recognized, but some new to me works as well. I work with college-aged students and think this book would be a big hit for a college-aged student or early career employee. I found myself laughing out loud at some of the characters that I resonate with on a deeper personal level.