I enjoy reading comics of all
different types. I love "Peanuts" but also enjoy many of the strips
done online at "The Oatmeal." I have a pretty good sense of humor
and, for the most part, enjoy it in many of its forms. I had never heard of the
webcomic "Sketchshark" before, but was looking forward to reading the
book SHARKY MALARKEY (which is a collection of mostly "Sketchshark"
comics) based upon reviews and comments I had read. Unfortunately, I was sorely
disappointed. The author is talented and
does a great job with facial expressions. However, outside of a few comics here
and there, SHARKY MALARKEY isn't very funny. It's not even very entertaining.
The book is divided into four
chapters. The first chapter isn't titled, but is mostly about the author,
Megan, and her life. The second chapter is entitled "There's a Shark in
Los Angeles" and deals with the major character of Sketchshark, Bruce. The
third chapter is entitled "Just Ladythings" and is another chapter
dealing with Megan and issues she faces as a female. The last chapter is
entitled "The Animal and Plants Channel" and has comics revolving
around animals and plants. The strongest chapter in the book is the first
unnamed one. However, even that has more misses than hits. "Just
Ladythings" is the next best chapter, although some of the humor there is
more absurd than anything else (you know things are messed-up when you have
high-heeled shoes that talk). As for the other two chapters, I honestly thought
they were garbage.
I guess there's an audience out there
for SHARKY MALARKEY, but I just didn't get it. It's the first book of any kind
I've read in a long time that I just kept reading so I could get to the end
because it was so bad (once I start reading a book, I have to finish it, no
matter how bad). I guess there are places in the world where stuff like this is
considered comedy gold, but for the rest of the world, it's almost all drivel.
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