The Long Haul (What I've read)
I've read page 22-148 of the Long Haul and I really liked it. What happened is they begun on their road trip using the magazine tips from Susan's favourite magazine. It was a disaster from the beginning because they ended up in a bad motel with only one bed. So; Greg and Rodrick slept on the floor. Next, they went to a fair where Manny won a pet pig. The pig ended up distracting everyone during the trip and biting Greg, so, they took it to the zoo. There was no hospital close to where they were so they took Greg to the vet, and he claims that he now prefers veterinarians to doctors. The moments which really stood out for me were;
This again is a good use of dark humour, because it's the thought of a child being shredded is terrifying but, the author uses the drawing and writing in a way which they collaborate with each other making it funny. Also the fact that he got scared of bulletin boards because he thought that the people would come out of the poster was a good addition
Another part that stood out was;
Another part that stood out was;
This part was funny because you can imagine him doing that and him coming off as creepy. Also, the image makes it more funny.