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A great collection of all too relatable comics.
In my heart of hearts, I may be a crow smoking a cigarette.

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"Hope It All Works Out" by Reza Farazmand is a witty and relatable collection of comics that perfectly captures the humor and absurdity of everyday life. Farazmand's unique style and clever observations make this a fun and enjoyable read. A must-have for fans of dark, dry humor.

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I enjoyed this collection of comics, and it was really nice to get to know some of the main / recurring characters who appeared in various comics.

At times I struggled with the lack of a cohesive storyline, but once I got used to the fact that each page was a single "story" per set, I enjoyed it a lot more.

The illustrations were simple, yet beautifully done.

Overall, a definite recommendation!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advance ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Thank you so much for letting me read this comic book. These are such fun, heartwarming comics. I think everyone will find at least on story that they can relate to.

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This was hilarious. I loved the simple art style and how each character conveyed emotion. Bird is my favourite!

This was a super quick and fun read!

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A series of comics featuring a mouse, a snail, a crow and a turtle who question their places in the world.

This compilation of comics was hit or miss for me. Some of the jokes are quite funny, but others seemed a bit repetitive. As always, your mileage may vary.

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Another winner from Reza Farazmand, featuring the usual cast of both human and animal snarky characters. While the comics don't typically follow an ongoing storyline, you do get to know the personalities of each, which gives the strips some depth. (I probably identify with Kevin the pigeon a little too much.) Thanks for the galley!

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC!

This would be a perfect book for a coffee table - not necessarily one that you’d read in one setting but one that you could enjoy a few pages at a time. The comics were simple, clean, cute, and entertaining reflecting a variety of situations and feelings.

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I was not enjoying this one and was not able to finish it, so I am unable to fully give a review. While I understand much of this was meant to be humorous, it just came off too strongly in some places.

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Minimalistic existentialist comics is how I would define these comics.
A lot of them make you smile; this smile is sometimes a wide grin and sometimes an existentially painful one with a touch of bitterness on it left side (and maybe even right side too).

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These short but simple comics are endlessly entertaining. Each character as simple as they are still have so much character (if that makes sense.)

The one panel comics are funny but the ones with arc/more story are pretty darn hilarious too.

If you need a fast funny read, then check this book out ASAP.

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This isn’t the kind of book that you would sit down and binge read fully. But it’s the kind of book that you can leave around on a coffee table, to pick up and flip through when the mood takes you. I did have a few of the pages that hit me hard enough to laugh out loud.

The simplicity of the line drawings make is soothing and simple to read. It is nice to have a comic that is a low sensory experience.

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This book was a collection of comic strip-esque shorts that will definitely make you chuckle. So simple, but so good at giving a good laugh! I would love to see more of this author's work.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to read an Advanced Reader's Copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest opinion/review.

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"Hope It All Works Out!" is a fun read. It can be much deeper than a quick read to an over-thinker. The art is simple but it is clean and consistent. If you have a minimalist in your life, you can make them feel conflicted by giving them a copy of this book.

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This comic collection features animals who represent human situations and feelings. The comics struck me as reflective of the times that we live in, meaning that a kind of gentle/sarcastic humor is taken from challenges of daily life and existence. These are comics for an adult audience. The title seems to perfectly reflect the book’s content.

An example to give a flavor of the comics. In this one, titled Your Issues, the characters comment on Denial, Acceptance and Exuberance. If this appeals or if the author is known to a reader, this book could be a good choice.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for this title. All opinions are my own.

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This was by an Insta comic who does observational humor in art form. It had really funny ones (History of Humans), and not so funny ones too, but overall was a seriously fun read.

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So entirely my kind of humor | I was grinning my fool head off at so many, and then "I don't know you, man. I've got no context for your issues" just really got me, and I laughed over that and startled the cat. I know so many people who would love this, and I might need to go follow on social media. Until now I've just enjoyed when the comics randomly appeared in my feed. Not for youngsters, but older teens with a wry perspective on the world would appreciate it.

ARC provided free of charge, which did not impact my review

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ahHH this was so cute! I really enjoyed reading all the little comics, but I feel like the humorous aspect just didn't "hit" so it was a bit like if we were on social media, "yeah, it was nice" but I wouldn't follow if that makes sense?

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"Poorly Drawn Lines" is a web comic series that is quite well known by frequent users of the internet (especially on instagram and Tumblr).

Despite the name, the panel comics feature neatly drawn creatures that grow on the reader.
With a lot of sarcasm and irony, Reza Farazmand hits the nerve of many readers (maybe especially millennials). It's easy to identify with the weird characters and their weirder minds, and despite some of the comics leaving a bitter trail, they are usually laugh-out-loud material as well.
A technique mastered by the millennial generation.

Love the collection of comics in this book - a great adition to the comic book shelves out there.

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This graphic novel appeals to people who love dry humor with an ironic tone. While I did laugh at a couple of the comedic segments, overall I feel like this book didn't quite align with my sense of humor. However, if you are looking for a lighthearted, relatable and sarcastic comic book, this is it!

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