Have you ever wondered what life was all about — like, why are we all here? Or how to go about talking to that cute guy/girl you’ve had your eye on? Have you ever felt pressure to conform to what society considers normal? If so, you’re not alone.
In this graphic novel, a salmon named Geoff tries figure out who he is, why he exists, and what he really wants to do with his life. Full of typical teen angst, this graphic novel is witty and, at times, laugh out loud funny. I laughed especially hard over the conversation about one [teenage] salmon’s obsession with sex (spawning):
“Spawn, spawn, spawn, spawn, spawn, spawn. Is that all you care about?”
“Hey! If it wasn’t for spawning, we wouldn’t be alive. That’s what we’re here for!”
The scene with the “alien abduction” (a fish who was caught by humans and then released back into the water) was pretty funny too. Overall, this book is a great example of how a light approach can get you pretty far when you’re dealing with some pretty heavy topics. If nothing more, this is a fun book. Still, it can serve to be a great philosophical conversation starter if you so desire.
Happy Reading!
Librarina 