Just a Mess (Little Critter)
by Matthew Inman, Matthew Inman
Just a Mess by Matthew Inman, Matthew Inman holds a highly rated rating of 4.23 out of 5, based on 10.8K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 160 pages.
About Just a Mess
Prepare to laugh your ass off. The hilarity of TheOatmeal.com is now presented in book form with 35 never-before-seen pieces and 25 classic favorites from the Web site, including 6 Types of Crappy Hugs and 17 Things Worth Knowing about Your Cat.In Matthew Inman's New York Times best selling 5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides), samurai sword-wielding kittens and hamsters that love .50-caliber machine guns commingle with a cracked out Tyrannosaur that is extremely hard to potty train. Bacon is better than true love and you may awake in the middle of the night to find your nephew nibbling on your toes.Inman creates these quirky scenes for theoatmeal.com, which launched in July 2009 and already has more than 82 million page views. In fact, every 15 to 30 seconds, someone Googles one of theoatmeal.com's creations. Now, 60 of Inman's comic illustrations and life-bending guides are presented in full-color inside 5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides). Consider such handy advice as: 4 Reasons to Carry a Shovel at All Times, 6 Types of Crappy Hugs, 8 Ways to Tell if Your Loved One Plans to Eat You, 17 Things Worth Knowing About Your Cat, and 20 Things Worth Knowing About Beer.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Matthew Inman, Matthew Inman |
| Published | 1987 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Genres | Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Books |
| Average Rating | 4.23 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,772 |
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What genre is Just a Mess?
Just a Mess is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is Just a Mess worth reading?
Based on 10.8K reader ratings, Just a Mess has an average score of 4.23 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Just a Mess?
Just a Mess has 160 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Just a Mess?
Just a Mess was written by Matthew Inman, Matthew Inman. It was first published in 1987.
What is the ISBN for Just a Mess?
The ISBN-13 for Just a Mess is 9780307119480.0.
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