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When I Was a Kid 3
Once upon a time there was a boy who grew up on a bird farm in Malaysia. These are stories of his chilhood, stories which he once thought were unique to him. This book is equal part words to equal part drawings; perfect for those who doesn't love to read.
Like the author himself.
Like the author himself.
185 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2014
About the author
Boey
7 books93 followersboey is a malaysian animator/artist/author and a TED award recipient best known for his art on foam cups.
he has written 5 books, and they are pretty good, he thinks.
website: www.instagram.com/iamboey
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he has written 5 books, and they are pretty good, he thinks.
website: www.instagram.com/iamboey
http://www.youtube.com/user/rectangle...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheeming...
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May 17, 2016
Very entertaining.
But not as good as the first two entries.
One fact remains the same... still damn expensive.
But not as good as the first two entries.
One fact remains the same... still damn expensive.
December 14, 2014
**MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS**
With another round of hilarious and relatable childhood stories, self-published Malaysian authour Cheeming Boey is back with ‘When I Was Kid 3’. This time around, Boey’s younger sister takes centre stage as he narrates growing up with his younger sister using the stick-figure drawings he is well-known for.
The main character is Boey’s younger self, while his family members and childhood friends make up the supporting characters. It takes guts to confess all the wrongdoings you did as a young kid, and Boey definitely has some. It is difficult to get angry with Boey’s younger self because every mistake he makes is what you expect of little kids, and you probably did the same when you were young as well – so you just laugh it off as you read about the antics that he got himself into.
Many of the stories made me laugh out loud, because I recognised Boey’s childhood experiences in myself. In one of the stories titled ‘Banana fritters’, the authour talks about enjoying the little crispy bits of fried batter that you find in the bottom of every bag of pisang goreng – and how he felt angry when it was turned into an item for profit.
In another story, aptly titled ‘Nobody’, Boey talks about the struggle he had when it came to furthering his studies. With parents that had not furthered their education, and being an average student, Boey felt alone and lost in taking the next step because he had nobody to lean on. The overwhelming feeling of despair is easily felt, because the pages are void of the usual comical drawings and instead merely focuses on words.
‘When I Was a Kid 3’ is an easy read for the short commute to work, or during the short breaks you get when a teacher leaves class. It’s a great read for those of us who need to be reminded of how simple and easy life was as a young kid, for those who need a good laugh, and for those who are looking for a way to introduce simple aspects of Malaysian culture to a non-Malaysian friend.
Rating: 5/5 stars
With another round of hilarious and relatable childhood stories, self-published Malaysian authour Cheeming Boey is back with ‘When I Was Kid 3’. This time around, Boey’s younger sister takes centre stage as he narrates growing up with his younger sister using the stick-figure drawings he is well-known for.
The main character is Boey’s younger self, while his family members and childhood friends make up the supporting characters. It takes guts to confess all the wrongdoings you did as a young kid, and Boey definitely has some. It is difficult to get angry with Boey’s younger self because every mistake he makes is what you expect of little kids, and you probably did the same when you were young as well – so you just laugh it off as you read about the antics that he got himself into.
Many of the stories made me laugh out loud, because I recognised Boey’s childhood experiences in myself. In one of the stories titled ‘Banana fritters’, the authour talks about enjoying the little crispy bits of fried batter that you find in the bottom of every bag of pisang goreng – and how he felt angry when it was turned into an item for profit.
In another story, aptly titled ‘Nobody’, Boey talks about the struggle he had when it came to furthering his studies. With parents that had not furthered their education, and being an average student, Boey felt alone and lost in taking the next step because he had nobody to lean on. The overwhelming feeling of despair is easily felt, because the pages are void of the usual comical drawings and instead merely focuses on words.
‘When I Was a Kid 3’ is an easy read for the short commute to work, or during the short breaks you get when a teacher leaves class. It’s a great read for those of us who need to be reminded of how simple and easy life was as a young kid, for those who need a good laugh, and for those who are looking for a way to introduce simple aspects of Malaysian culture to a non-Malaysian friend.
Rating: 5/5 stars
May 5, 2019
Makes me feeling like writing down my childhood also ...
October 23, 2021
Gloriously irreverent and chaotic. I haven't laughed until my stomach was so pain in a long time
May 16, 2022
How to read this book
June 23, 2023
Very angry and offended by the content in pg 154-155
July 21, 2023
God tier with both humour and tugging at the heartstrings
May 16, 2026
Super relatable, funny and endearing, it's a good mix of different types of stories that educate and entertain.
September 7, 2023
I think this one might be my favourite in the series so far.
December 26, 2014
Alright his comics are really honest and touching at some parts. Lighthearted and funny. Wished I hadn't met him in real life though when My coll invited him to speak about his cups and his first book. He was pretty self absorbed and douchy. But yeah, this review is about the book, which happens to be pretty good. Could relate to an international audience too.
October 18, 2015
This third book from Boey is more elaborate than his first two books. He even included some of his melodramatic moments of which are touching, and every bit nostalgic. I don't even have to explain how ticklish the stories are (CACTUS!).
This book is certainly up to my par, and I hope Boey will come up with more amazing books in the future.
This book is certainly up to my par, and I hope Boey will come up with more amazing books in the future.
February 7, 2015
the simple story line compliments the simple yet sometimes 'detailed and upclose' doodles.
the fact that is relatable to most of the 80's baby makes it all the more funnier.
a good light and humorous read that takes you back down the memory lane.
the fact that is relatable to most of the 80's baby makes it all the more funnier.
a good light and humorous read that takes you back down the memory lane.
April 1, 2015
I enjoyed the throwback pictures of when Boey was little. And his relationship with his sister is rather understandable as I've faced it. Also the stories of his late grandmother, had me in tears. Finished it in a day. Loved it!
January 7, 2015
I can't stop laughing reading this book! Help!
January 9, 2015
Funnily, I end up reading book 2 and 3 but book 1 still to be read..still enjoying his way of writing and book 3 is a bit intense compared to book 2..looking forward to read more of his 'writings'..
January 10, 2015
3.5 for this one.
May 18, 2015
it's a great book you just want more when you're finished!! :) its better than book 2(both are awesome still!)
July 14, 2015
boey you re so weird and i got so much fun read that book .
it tell you about malaysian kids 90's
it tell you about malaysian kids 90's
September 15, 2015
Argh...no book 4? So cruel...
October 3, 2015
As great as the first two books, but this time with more text and much much more emotions put in.
January 8, 2016
Love his Books..Hopefully there's part 4
December 31, 2016
The book is essential for who do not like reading book, Even It's author. It was funny too.
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