Play It Again

by Anthony LaFauci, Stephen Todd (Illustrator)

While packing his belongings after a world-shattering break-up, a man is sucked into his record player, thrown back in time, and forced to relive various moments of his life, each specific to a song on the record. The man struggles to come to terms with his relationship, fatherhood, and who he will be once the record finally stops spinning.

Genres: Graphic Novels

Kindle Edition

Published October 15, 2021

Reviews

[Matthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not a huge comic book/graphic novel sort of person, but there's a few series out there that I enjoy. This is right up there with them, and I'm definitely looking forward to more of what these two bring to the table.

My only regret is buying digital, and might have to see if physical ones are available yet!

[Wildmaven · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved it! "Show me the pee stick" had me rolling, and then the feels hit. There is some descriptive text at the beginning that was so, so, SO good! It slowed a bit with the scene with a group of people but then picked back up. The art is mesmerizing.

[K. Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Feels

This is a raw with a journey where the author is baring a lot of emotion and development, and sharing how outside elements help us move on, in a very creative way.

On the non feels side, the art has that MTV vibe and I love the nods to the online writing community (don’t make it weird!).

[Joanna Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the feels.

Well this was one hell of a beautifully written, heart wrenching, and honest piece of work. It was romantic and tragic, but also hopeful and sweet. Be prepared to feel feelings, because this story is gonna make you whether you like it or not, but you'll like it, cause that is what good art does. So buy it, read it, feel it, and then go watch their podcast cause these guys are really cool dudes.

[Jamie Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is beautiful, and bittersweet, and heartbreaking in the best possible way and it made me cry at the end.

[K.T. Carlisle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never expected a comic book to bring me to tears, and honestly, it feels almost wrong to label this work of art as a "comic" — especially since there's nothing really funny about it. From the beautiful, poetic writing style to the detailed, immersive drawings, I found every aspect of this book to be deeply moving. As someone who doesn't typically read comics, I'm glad I picked this one up. It is so worth the read. Just be sure to have a box of tissues ready for all the tears you'll undoubtedly shed.

[Suzanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Play It Again, the reader follows the protagonist as he unwillingly journeys through the story of his shattered love song, stopping at watershed moments, each waypost marked by a song he associates with it. Colored in muted tones that effectively bring to mind the dreamlike quality memory so often carries, this searing tale ends with a beginning, as the protagonist takes his first painful steps into his future. The book is beautifully done, the visual art and the written word acting in perfect balance to bring the story to life.

[Erik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who among us has not been in a similar situation? You? Lucky dog.

A short but heart-tugging read. For a book about a break-up, it’s surprisingly friendly. I think I would have written a much angrier book if I had gone through this kind of split (and with a kid…yikes). I hope this story expands at some point. I’m sure there’s a lot more story to tell.

[Tomio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazingly heartfelt and beautifully done

This emotional gem wrings more meaning from its sparse telling than most books do. That it is a labor of love is evident from the start. Anyone who has been surprised when the love of their life turned to ashes will find this tale hauntingly familiar and oddly comforting.

[Sam Vee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn’t ready

When I say I wasn’t ready, bow howdy is that the understatement of the century!!! The beautiful metaphors, the emotional response the story elicited from me, the stages of grief I had to go through to finish this.
Thank you for writing this, and thank you for sharing such a vulnerable heart breaking reality with us readers <3

[Michael Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unbelievably raw in the best possible way.

Both the artwork and the writing do an incredible job of capturing the raw emotion that we all experience at some point in life. This book reminds us that most days are just days but some leave indelible marks on us.

[Fan C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartfelt

This is an amazing story of journey and love told in a spellbinding narrative with beautiful graphics. Truly a work of art.

10/10 would recommend to Wayward Witches and Wild Wizards

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartfelt, vulnerable and immensely relatable. Not only is this story beautifully written, the art is a perfect match for it. The colors set the tone and mood. I can’t recommend this enough.

[Liss Suarez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Play it Again? How about Read it Again?

This was a cute story that I read twice. The artwork was awesome! I would recommend it to all of you.

[Vicky McLain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing story and illustrations! Anthony and Stephen are a dynamic duo.

The story was heartfelt, honest and raw. My advice: Read it!!

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Play it Again Novella

A very good story about the turbulence of relationships and how to move through the storm and stand strong in the end.

[Ronan Beckman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful, heart-wrenching graphic novel. It is wonderfully illustrated with a very wistful, poignant storyline that will stick with you long afterwards. I really loved it!

[Kathryn The Nerdy Owl Oliver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Time Travelling in Memory

What a phenomenal story! First of all, awesome artwork! The art was so moving, it felt like I was watching one of my evening cartoon and the motions felt so real! Secondly, the story was not only heartbreaking but also moving! So realistic with a touch of fantasy! I can't wait for the next one!

[Leonard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and quick read.

Definitely worth a read. It has humor and heart. I think many people will be able to relate to this! I look forward to reading more from Anthony.