In this hilarious graphic novel, the roles of cats and humans are reversed, putting humanoid felines in charge of tiny, dimwitted little man-pets.
Manfried the Man was named one of the Best Comics of 2018 by A.V. Club and Paste
Meet Manfried, a stray man taken in by the likable but introverted tomcat Steve Catson. Stuck in a dead-end job and bemoaning a nonexistent love life, Steve depends on his pet man for friendship and support. But when Steve’s carelessness results in Manfried getting lost, Steve has no choice but to muster his meager resources to bring his best friend home safe. Can a cat who can’t even clean up his own apartment manage to find his missing man before it’s too late? In an all-new series based on the wildly-popular tumblr webcomic, classic comic strip layouts and colorful cartoon art make this a fun read. It’s a great gift for comics fans, pet owners, cat lovers, or anyone who appreciates a story full of humor and adventure, with a sweet friendship at its heart.
This was a very enjoyable graphic novel, made so by the concept behind the story. The book is set in a world where humanoid cats have small dumb men as pets. The story centres around Steve, a cat, and Manfried, the man who is Steve's pet. Steve is kind of a loser and, due to his too laid-back and lazy way of living, Manfried runs away. The story goes on to show how Steve tries to search for Manfried and how the events that ensue change and affect his life.
It's a well-drawn and well thought out book. There are some really clever parallels with our world, such as when Steve is worried that unless he changes he will be seen as some kind of crazy man cat. Also there are lots of details in the background of the story that are picked up on if looked at closely enough.
It's a great story and worth picking up if you are looking for something different.
