Rachel Bolton, Women Write About Comics (WWAC):
“While there is not exactly an overarching plot in the collection, the real stars are Gogarty’s pets. Floofy dog Huey. Nervous but sweet pooch Soup. Cat hoarding survivor Salad and her kitten, Breakfast Sandwich. And of course, Goop, the three legged, wall-eyed black cat whom the book is dedicated to. Gogarty’s love for their pets radiates off the page, and I’m sure readers will want to give their own pets extra love after finishing Snail Diaries.
I do think that readers familiar with Gogarty’s comics on twitter, instagram, and elsewhere will get the most out of Snail Diaries. Long time fans will know what is happening behind the panels from Gogarty’s active social media accounts. For example, the appearance of Breakfast Sandwich the kitten is more meaningful when you know about the struggles behind his birth and early life. However, if Snail Diaries is your first time reading Gogarty’s comics, it’s a great place to start.”
Read the full review on WWAC’s website here!
