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Stranger Planet
144 pages
A delightfully literal, alien perspective on the mundane absurdities of being human.
What it feels like
Reading this collection feels like stepping into a brightly colored, parallel universe where the most ordinary aspects of human life are examined under a microscope of pure, affectionate logic. The pace is brisk and snackable, making it easy to devour in one sitting or savor in small, joyful bursts. Its mood is overwhelmingly cozy and lighthearted, wrapped in a deadpan tone that makes the absurdity of our daily rituals laugh-out-loud funny. The highly stylized, hyper-literal dialogue creates a unique linguistic texture that is instantly recognizable and endlessly charming. It is a perfect comfort read for anyone who delights in observational humor and wants to feel a renewed, whimsical appreciation for the strange experience of being alive.
- Mood
- lighthearted
- cozy
- absurd
- joyful
- Tone
- deadpan
- affectionate
- wry
- whimsical
- observant
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- absurdity of human rituals · wonder in the mundane · everyday connection · social conventions
- The writing
- Highly stylized and delightfully literal, using clinical, alien terminology to describe everyday human objects and actions.
- The arc
- A continuous loop of gentle amusement that fosters a warm, affectionate appreciation for our own strange human habits.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love gentle, observational humor and enjoy seeing their own mundane routines lovingly roasted.
About the book
In this eagerly awaited sequel, Nathan takes us back to his charming and instantly recognizable planet colored in bright pinks, blues, greens, and purples, providing more escapades, jokes, and p h r a s e s.
Nathan mixes his most popular Instagram comics with more than thirty original works created exclusively for this second volume to explore four major topics: traditions, nature, emotions, and knowledge. He inducts new and longtime fans into a strangely familiar world and its culture, from “cohesion” (marriage) to “mild poison” (alcohol) to the full lyrics to “The Small Eight-Legged Creature” (sung to the tune of The Itsy-Bitsy Spider).
Bright, colorful, and whimsical—yet charmingly familiar—Stranger Planet is out-of-this-world fun.
Description from Open Library.
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