Review: Attaboy

Writer/Artist: Tony McMillen
Publisher: Bounce House
Released: July 15, 2021
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Summary:

Attaboy is a simple story that will resonate with many readers. Who hasn’t fallen down the rabbit hole, falling in love with a game, book, or movie that few people know of? It happens to the next of us.

This is the story of a video game the author remembers from his childhood. It’s vivid and surreal because there are so many details, and yet, so few people know what he’s talking about. 

Review:

Attaboy is both wholly nostalgic and unique, all in one go. While the storytelling style (and art) is very original, the overall story is designed to resonate with fans. It succeeded! At least with this fan.

I really enjoyed the whole “video game that may or may not have existed” concept. I can list off a few books that I swear I read when I was a child, but now I probably couldn’t find any evidence of them. That’s one of the reasons this read was so charming and fun.

Then there’s the art style! Oh! I loved the colors and the bold shapes, especially how they combined with the more ragged edges. It all felt so vibrant and intentional. It was a spectacle for the eyes.

Highlights:

• Quick Read
• Fun
• Sentimental
• Relatable

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