#SAD!

A Brilliant book about a super smart man. He is the greatest man. Out of the great men I know, I have to say he is the best. He has the greatest ideas in the world. And they're all in this book.


#SAD!

Entertaining political satire with graphics.

Some of the ilustrations about Trump were really subtle and I dont think I fully appreciated those but on the whole this is an entertaining graphic novel and well developed political satire.

Some of the comics portray Trump quite clearly but others provide a commentary about the Trump administration through the lives of ordinary people. This is the first Doonesbury comic that I have read and it has left me wanting to read more.

If you enjoy political satire then you will find this intriguing.

Copy provided via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

Funny....Sad!!

I remember reading Doonesbury in the 70's. Vietnam, campus unrest, changing sexual mores, the counter culture, grass, the silent majority, Nixon. The strips were pointed and controversial. Debate raged over whether the strips should appear in the comics section or on editorial pages. Sometimes strips were censored or storylines were dropped from the papers, (depending on the papers' ideological bents), because they were too pointed or disrespectful. My how times have changed.

Now the president and the political process are beyond parody. These strips are funny, insightful, and arresting, but there are only so many ways you can point out the obvious. Trudeau is still wise and calm, and his characters are still thoughtful and surprising, but it's all in the service of things we already know. In the 70's Trudeau spoke truth to power, and the truth would set us free. Today, Trudeau speaks truth to power, and power doesn't seem to notice or care.

I get that. Parody and satire, no matter how edgy or apt, can only go so far. Even Trudeau addresses that in his rather wistful preface. So, take comfort. Appreciate the skill and style and near perfect timing and structure of these strips.

That said, and to be fair, Trudeau tiptoes around the harder truths. We get Trump's narcissism and childishness and general obtuse incompetence and all of that. But there is nothing about racist dog whistles or about the callous manipulation of immigration or black athletes or gun control or evangelicals in order to firm up the political base. The subtitle of this book is "Doonesbury in the Time of Trump", and that title may be more telling than might have been intended. At bottom, this is more about Doonesbury than about Trump, and maybe more about us.

(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)

Hilarious!!!

Didn’t always “get” some of the character references because it’s been some years since I have read Doonesbury regularly. But this hit the spot... helped relieve some of the severe angst I have with the current president, #SAD.

Trudeau's amassed a biting selection of his strips showcasing the sheer buffoonery and embarrassment of Trump and his administration along with the rippling effects rained down upon our culture; for example, our attitudes toward the sea of contradictions, the attempted gaslighting, and the abandonment of common sense. There are many more, obviously.

The satirical collection calls it like it is, and you'll laugh, but there may very well be a sigh of acknowledgement (or a single tear of recognition) following it. At just over a hundred pages, it's a jewel of a read and, while familiarity with the characters going in helps amplify the humor, I don't think it's necessary for complete enjoyment.

The art's as snappy as it ever was, the presentation and structure of the book makes it a good page-turner. I imagine any fan of the series will really dig on this.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the advance read.

LOL!!!! I loved this book. Very nice comic book about Trump. I am sure some will not be happy with it, but I for one, will be gifting this book for Christmas gifts. LOL....Little Donny.....priceless.Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book. Although I received the book in this manner, it did not affect my opinion of this book nor my review

I,ve been a Doonesbury fan for a long tme and I know there’s no such thing as bad Trudeau strip.
This book is brilliant as usual, and it makes you laugh and think at the same time.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC

I liked it......typical Doonesbury commentary on the current sad state of political affairs! I like Doonesbury! Typical good Doonesbury cartoon drawings. There were several pages that I chuckled out loud!
I received this e-ARC from NetGalley, in exchange for my own fair & honest opinion/review.

Garry Trudeau is one of my favorite satirists. His Doonesbury comics have been politically on point for decades, and now he takes on the Trump presidency with good humor and sarcasm. I loved the pages wherein Trump is quoted in his non-grammatical splendor. Trudeau is able to evoke the doubletalk and non sequitors so espoused by the Donald. He makes this book sing with tongue in cheek tweets by Roland, a familiar character. If you are as chagrined as I am by the ultimate non presidential president, you will love this newest offering from Garry Trudeau.

What can I say? It’s Doonseybury on Trump. I enjoyed it. I’d recommend it to friend and family. Thank you for the opportunity to read it

This book is utterly hilarious with heavy sprinkles of sarcasm. At times, I have to smh thinking it’s fake, but unbelievably there’s such a president who ppl voluntarily voted for. Only in America.

I am a long time fan of Trudeau and Doonesbury, and I enjoyed this book! Trudeau’s spot-on humor never disappoints.

Some of the comics satirically portrayed Trump's motivations to have done some of the things he did so far in office, while the rest showed the perspective of the citizen's when they happened. There were some character tweets which I didn't really get, but I've never read Doonesbury comic strips before, so that could be it. I am updated on all the things going on in the Trump Administration though, yet some of the comics strips required some sort of expert knowledge of some of the people in the administration and of Doonesbury characters.
If you like political satire, or if you just wanna have a few laughs at Trump's expense, check this book out. Make sure to talk about it on twitter so it reaches him! I'm sure he'd be pleased!

According to Facebook, I reviewed Yuge!: 30 Years of Doonesbury on Trump exactly one year ago today. My, how time flies.

I didn't really care for that book all that much, for the specific reason that it covered years and years of Trump's idiocy, well before my time. This book, this is the one I wanted.

This is a great mixture of comics showcasing not only direct Trump-related comics, but also tangential comics. A tattoo artist talking a character out of getting a tattoo of a loved one's name because getting ink removed is more painful than getting it inserted. He knows, because he's done a lot of Trump tattoos.

Another main character, who has repeated flashbacks to his time during Nixon, and who asks himself what he's become while interviewing fresh protestors and fresh activists.

There is an amazing thread running through this of the old guard reacting to the new guard. And I think that may be my favorite part of this entire book.

Absolutely worth the read for those who don't need their minds changed, they just need to laugh.

"Trump marches to his own cowbell. Always has." - G.B.  Trudeau 

A collection of strips leading up to and into our current point in the "Yes, Trump really is President" era. 

Since this is not a linear experience of the Doonesbury universe it may not be the best jumping off point as a new reader wanting to know the "why" of each character. If however you're a newcomer that wishes someone would take away Trump's twitter account or at least change his password (I suggest tinyHands2016 - it's very secure) then you'll still enjoy your visit to the land of Doonesbury. 

I grabbed this book as a fan and already knowing the humor I'd be served, it did not disappoint. Growing up my favorite corner of the funny pages included Doonesbury which paired nicely with Opus and a cup of chocolate milk - just mind you don't blow it out your nose while reading. 

There are whole panels comprised of legitimate POTUS tweets - and they were painful the first time much less illustrated to undermine the sad truth of our political reality. Commentary on how our focus is so divided on Hillary, Tabloids, Millennials and their pet avocados, Right v. Left, PC mobs... a fractured society fraying at the edges while our "leader" sits at the helm of divide and conquer. 

You'll see the familiar faces of dictators and authoritarians, the same ones that have been around the last 20 years or so... since none of them have actually left or been deposed.

A few panels really struck home noting how nearly everything leads back to politics these days and how bitter the divide feels. A reminder that Trump is a hard pill to swallow, even for folks who requested the prescription. 

No political stone in the current spectrum is left unturned.

If you can't wait until the publish date you can always pick up a newspaper or open Twitter and guess the fodder for Trudeau's next batch of "so true it hurts" comic strips.

#Sad! Is a compilation of Trudeau’s work starting from several months before the election and continuing for about two years after that. In typical Trudeau fashion he is able to cleverly point out and comically skewer Trump for his politics, his manner and self importance. The book provides many humorous moments. It is definitely not for Trump followers.

#SAD is the type of book we all should be reading. This book was witty,fun and so entertaining. The illustrations were exciting and so beautifully done.

Another great collection of Trump strips. Depressing that reality gave rise to them, but amusing and sharp throughout.
Recommended.

Ahh, good ol' Doonesbury. Satire comics at its finest. This was pretty enjoyable to read since I grew up thinking of these as the "boring" comics in the Sunday paper. But now I am older and more involved in the American political scene so this was interesting to read. Some of these comics were amazing and true, really showing the circus that is the current presidency. But others were bland and didn't make much of a stance or point to me. Needless to say, my response to this book was positive and I will be looking forward to more Doonesbury comics in the future.

Better to laugh than to cry. Comic Artist Trudeau admits that his satire probably won’t change any Trumper’s mind about 45 but at least it gives the rest us an outlet. I read Doonesbury in my local newspaper every weekend but this full-color collection of Trump and Trump era brings them all together. The fact that we need is satire instead of fiction… #SAD!

Thanks to NetGalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing and G.B. Trudeau for an advanced electronic reading copy.

#SAD! from the sharp mind of G.B. Trudeau is an accurate portrayal of the insanity that is this illegitimate administration.

There has been a common comment ever since he took office that reality is so surreal that it is hard to write satire because the actual events are mind-boggling in themselves. Trudeau both illustrates this and uses it to his advantage. With almost every other figure he had to paraphrase what was said to subtract the subterfuge and leave the chilling core of what figures mean with what they say. Trump is too stupid to use subterfuge and he does not have enough command of the English language to weave a complex web of plausible alternatives. So, true to the common comment, Trudeau often uses Trump's own words to make it absolutely clear to any rational mind that Trump is both imbecilic and dangerous. Of course, one problem with this is that most of Trump's comments, can't really call them sentences, he hasn't advanced that far in his language skills, are gibberish. So his quotes work best in the strips where his childish narcissism is highlighted. Other figures in the regime have to be used to actually express policy comments since Trump doesn't know or understand anything.

I would highly recommend this to any fan of Trudeau and Doonesbury as well as anyone who needs a laugh while waiting for him and his moronic followers to destroy the world. If you're not a fan of Doonesbury and are one of Trump's moronic followers, well, you may not like this and will overlook the use of Trump's own words and call this slanderous. Poor things, just keep your guns pointed at yourselves.

Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.

If you like Doonesbury, or political satire, this is definitely for you. The book is a collection of comics from 2015-2018, topically political and indexing the era leading up to and into the Trump Presidency. A great quick read, and if you like but haven't been keeping up on Doonesbury's strips in the last few years - go read it!

A must for not just fans of the weekly Doonesbury strip, but also for anyone who appreciates this level of sharp political satire Trudeau has been crafting for almost five decades now.

G.B. Trudeau is back to reflect on Donald Trump's first 500 days in office. Some of the satire will make you laugh, some will make you cry but it is also guaranteed to leave you shaking your head. This book is a take on how ordinary Americans are coping with the unpredictable POTUS. Emotions abound, be it desperation, worried anticipation of what will come next, shock at what used to be unthinkable, fear of the future and out-and-out laughter because sometimes laughter is all that prevents tears of discouragement. Take a peek in Doonesbury and see how ordinary citizens are adapting to the unadaptable. You will be rewarded with HUGE belly-laughs. Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for an e-ARC of #SAD! Doonesbury in the Time of Trump by G.B. Trudeau in exchange for an honest review.