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I think I've officially read enough Clowes to say I don't care for Clowes. His illustrations are eyecatching but his characters are annoying and self-righteous and dull.

paulaaav's review against another edition

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2.0

An immersive read but I guess I’m not all that invested in the inner workings of white middle-aged men so I could only summon up so much interest

mhall's review against another edition

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3.0

He's trying so hard to make this have a happy ending! A divorced, middle-aged man named Marshall goes on a blind date at a coffee shop, and this tells the story of the date and all of the various worst-case scenarios, daydreams, fantasies, and imagined outcomes that Marshall obsesses over.

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4.0

Too short, but bittersweet and beautifully laid out. I'm a sucker for the typography used throughout.

briface's review against another edition

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3.0

Romcom of graphic novels. Written with a movie deal in mind? I enjoyed it anyways.

jwmcoaching's review against another edition

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3.0

Not as good as Ghost World, but still enjoyable in its own unique way.

dngoldman's review against another edition

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dark funny reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Im a Daniel Clowes fan, but this is a relatively thin story. Almost feels like someone trying to copy Dan Clowes without the inight.

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