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bee26's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
'FRNK: The Beginning Begins' by Olivier Bocquet with art by Brice Cossu is a book that would be fun for young readers, but there is one 4 letter word that, while it is hilarious in the context of the book, may offend some parents.
Frank is an orphan who can't stay in any foster home. When his latest "parents" show up, Frank decides to run away. With the help of a friendly gardener, he is given a lead to where his real parents might actually be. He finds himself transported to a weird prehistoric world where everyone wants to eat him or use him for bait. Frank can't understand them because they don't use vowels in their speech (they haven't been invented yet).
It races right along and Frank's clumsiness keeps getting him in and out of trouble. It's all perfectly fine, but parents might have problems with that 4 letter word for excrement. If you can see your way past that, it's a pretty fun adventure.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Frank is an orphan who can't stay in any foster home. When his latest "parents" show up, Frank decides to run away. With the help of a friendly gardener, he is given a lead to where his real parents might actually be. He finds himself transported to a weird prehistoric world where everyone wants to eat him or use him for bait. Frank can't understand them because they don't use vowels in their speech (they haven't been invented yet).
It races right along and Frank's clumsiness keeps getting him in and out of trouble. It's all perfectly fine, but parents might have problems with that 4 letter word for excrement. If you can see your way past that, it's a pretty fun adventure.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
critterbee's review against another edition
3.0
Full of adventure, engaging and funny.
Most of the time, he is either running from danger, falling down, or getting into trouble.
Seems aimed at a younger reader who is attracted to women. (At times a bit sexist with some toilet humor).
Love the illustrations! I think this was a fun introduction to a new graphic novel series, and except for it seems suited for tweens.
*eARC Netgalley*
Most of the time, he is either running from danger, falling down, or getting into trouble.
Seems aimed at a younger reader who is attracted to women. (At times a bit sexist with some toilet humor).
Love the illustrations! I think this was a fun introduction to a new graphic novel series, and except for
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humanity's first word being an expletive*eARC Netgalley*
renaegade's review against another edition
4.0
Cute, fun, and creative. Might be hard for younger readers or those who have trouble with English but the concept of not having vowels in the language is a great concept that is executed well!
themaliciousreader's review against another edition
3.0
I was provided an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Frnk tells the story of an orphan that somehow ends up in prehistoric times.
I’m not sure what to say about this. I didn’t hate it. The art was okay, so was the story but I couldn’t really connect with the story or the characters.
It didn’t captivate me…
I don’t think I’ll be reading the next issues… Or maybe I will to see if I get into it more.
Frnk tells the story of an orphan that somehow ends up in prehistoric times.
I’m not sure what to say about this. I didn’t hate it. The art was okay, so was the story but I couldn’t really connect with the story or the characters.
It didn’t captivate me…
I don’t think I’ll be reading the next issues… Or maybe I will to see if I get into it more.