118 of 119 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Review about this particular book; not the comic in general, December 2, 2002
This review is from: Groovitude: A Get Fuzzy Treasury (Paperback)
Ah yes, the rare moment when I get to review a review. The problem with the reviews written prior to this one is that they address the comic itself, but make no mention of this particular product. So let's get that part out of the way:
If you already own The Dog is Not a Toy and Fuzzy Logic, then there is little reason to also purchase this book. Groovitude contains the strips from these two books, and the only bonus it offers is that, unlike the previous books, the Sunday strips are in color. However, should you own only one of the previous two books, then you will be better off shelling out the extra $$$ on Groovitude rather than getting the older, smaller book. (And you should spread the joy and give your older copy to someone else.)
Finally, if you own neither DINAT or Fuzzy Logic, don't bother with those books and get this one, as it contains all of the strips from the previous books; some in color- plus, the price for what you get can't be complained about.
What first drew me to Get Fuzzy was its art, particularly that of Bucky Katt. There was just something about the way he was drawn I found hilarious, not to mention made me feel nostaligic for Berkely Breathed (of Bloom County fame). The more I read it, the funnier I found the strip. Conley is not afraid to spend more than one strip for a single punchline, but the payoff os well worth it.
The premise is one of the finer points of the comic. Yes, artists have created strips about owners and their sentient speaking (or thinking-in-English) pets. However, Conley approaches Bucky and Satchel with the idea that though they can speak, given their short time on Earth, they are still rather dumb. Bucky, while an adult cat, is still only five-years-old; you can't expect him to be capable of higher philosophy without confusing it endlessly. What results is a strange brand of humor unlike anything that has appeared in the comics before. (In fact, the strip reads more like a Web cartoon than a print one).
So if you like what you see in the papers, you'll enjoy this collection of Get Fuzzy in its pre-Ferret Wars episodes. If you're flying blind, all the strip requires is an open mind and an off-beat sense of humor.
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104 of 114 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Be aware, this book has virtually no new content, September 19, 2002
This review is from: Groovitude: A Get Fuzzy Treasury (Paperback)
Groovitude *combines* the first two Get Fuzzy books, and adds some sunday color. If you already own the previous books, you will be unhappy. Seeing as I got all three at the same time, I was disapointed. Get it as a gift for someone who doesn't already own the others.
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43 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Groovitude, September 13, 2002
This review is from: Groovitude: A Get Fuzzy Treasury (Paperback)
Groovitude combines the contents of "The Dog is Not a Toy" and "Fuzzy Logic" and adds color to the Sunday strips. If you have not already bought those two books, "Groovitude" is a great place to start your Get Fuzzy collection. If you already have them and you're looking for new material, you're probably going to be disappointed. My three star rating is a combination of five stars for those who don't already have Get Fuzzy books and one star for merely being a copy of what I already have.
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