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"This comic relies more on our reaction to the surreal than our reaction to irony. While sometimes that's fine and dandy, the problem is that a lot of these surreal moments do not have the thread of irony or realism that makes them relatable. It's not that I don't see where the humor should be, I just can't understand why some of these things should be funny. In other words, for every comic that makes me laugh such as this or this, there are about twenty others that don't hit me, such as this." Review by Cobra | Read Full Review | Read All Reviews of Achewood

"I think it's confused about whether it should be a humor comic, or a serious one. And what we get is one that's...uncomfortable. We can see the build up and the punchline, we can understand why it's supposed to be funny...but it just makes us cringe instead. What makes it worse is the fact that sometimes, "Achewood" just nails it. It brings out a joke that's hilarious. And then there are long stretches without much humor." Review by Benor | Read Full Review | Read All Reviews of Achewood

"Achewood... yeah. Its an ache alright. The reminds me of a possible Mutts reject. It tries to play off with a 'cutesy' newspaper comic style that just doesn't mesh with me." Review by Oralee Hoa | Read Full Review | Read All Reviews of Achewood

"The characters are lovable, well-developed, and change over time - something gratifying to see. Other reviewers are bitching about how much time Roast Beef, Ray, and Phillipe get in the comic, but it's honestly because they're the most interesting, most realistic, and funniest characters. Everyone should be able to relate to them on an individual basis." Review by Mysterious Shadowy Stiv | Read Full Review | Read All Reviews of Achewood

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