X Diary [Paperback]

Toma (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 14, 2006

This chic, gender-bending comic is a slice-of-life portrayal of two lovers who take a step back from love and begin to look at each other once again.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 10 Up—Mingo, 26, is an aspiring cartoonist with a hot temper who has recently broken up with her boyfriend, an aloof musician. Despite their split, she and Jerry have decided to remain friends. X Diary chronicles their ups and downs as they transition from one phase to another. Toma's subdued manwha might appeal to older readers who could relate to and identify with the fine nuances in Mingo and Jerry's unsteady relationship. However, there's not much action. The book relies heavily on dialogue, and some translation issues make for choppy and unsure exchanges between the characters. The full-color art is sparse, with white space taking up much of each page, and rounded panels make readers feel like they are watching this drama unfold on TV, opposed to a more traditional format.—Jennifer Feigelman, Goshen Public Library and Historical Society, NY
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Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: NETCOMICS; 1 edition (November 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600090532
• ISBN-13: 978-1600090530
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,659,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars In the style of "Angry Little Girls," but even better :-) (IMO, anyway), December 15, 2008

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Samantha "The DJ" (In my stories, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: X Diary (Paperback)

The art is a little bit like "Angry Little Girls" in that both are very simply drawn, yet super cute and effective. The fact that this book is in color and has such a great story and universality to it makes me really appreciate it. It's also written like a diary itself, except in comic form, which makes it really quick, pleasant, and fun to read. It's very funny, and sad at the same time--a given, I suppose, as the two main characters are former lovers trying to do the "Let's be friends, even though it makes us feel womp-womp and super awkward" thing. Impressively, even with all the post-breakup sadness and drama that can automatically come in such situations, Toma does a great job of making it really accessible, humorous, and not too heavy at all. Anyone who has ever laughed, cried, or wanted to tear their hair out because of a relationship should definitely check this book out!

5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable, September 6, 2008

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deucetokki - See all my reviews

This review is from: X Diary (Paperback)

I absolutley loved this comic. I literally couldn't put it down until I finished the whole book in one sitting. The art was simple, yet quirky and humorous. And a major plus: the whole book was in color! "X Diary" is written like a literal diary, only the entries are illustrated with cute drawings and always end with a zinger. I was laughing outloud while I was reading it. It reminded me of American comic strips, like Calvin and Hobbes.

Many times, I could relate to the main character in the woes and happiness in relationships--the doubts; the longing; the need for independency and self self-approval; and even trying to make your ex/boyfriend jealous. Even though exes and past relationships might be a heavy and dismal subject, the author/artist pulls off the story in a humorous and light-hearted manner through her innocent and endearing characters. A must read for all who have been or will be in a relationship.

4.0 out of 5 stars i love this, June 29, 2007

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Alison L. Mccabe "Ali S" (Queens) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: X Diary (Paperback)

I really do... it rings so true to the expirence of dealing with X's that i kept laughing at every other panel...sooo true!