Really?!?

by The Hangry Hermit

***** Winner Canada Book Award (December 2020) *****Created by The Hangry Hermit, Really?!? is a light-hearted comic strip that welcomes you into the lives of an average Asian-Canadian family. With a speed-cubing big sister, a mischievous little sister and a Mom who has mastered 'the look of true exasperation,' Dad is a comic artist who shares their sweet daily moments in this book. From encounters with ancestral moths to overly mature Trick-or-treaters, The Hangry Hermit's family has happy moments that are fun and relatable.

66 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 11, 2020

About the author

The Hangry Hermit is a full-time dad and a part-time comic artist. He lives in East Vancouver and developed his artistic palate on a diet of Saturday morning cartoons and comic books.

Reviews

[Rod Brown · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's nice to see a comic strip by and about a Chinese Canadian, but the family life jokes here are so mild and generic as to make "Hi and Lois" look cutting edge.

[Steph · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel really guilty leaving this review, especially because the illustrations were quite good, it was clearly well intended, and the multicultural representation. Yet, the text was just so lame, boring, confusing, and pointless. Maybe one or two comics in a random newspaper would be digestible but more than 50 pages compiled together was not enjoyable to say the least. That said, maybe a family would like it?.. as that is the intended audience.

[Lesley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute relatable comics

[Laura · Rating 1 out of 5]

Constantly tries to “anonymously” suggest this book.

[Elsie · Rating 3 out of 5]

too short

[Niche · Rating 2 out of 5]

Parenting moments

This was inoffensive and cute, but it didn't have much else to offer. Maybe someone else might feel "seen" if they're a parent, but for the most part they felt lacking much in the way of humor or relatability.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute and sweet. Perfect lunchtime read.