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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
This one is tricky. It is very good and funny and interesting. It is also very, very grim and has a core message that might be rough if you're already having a tough time because of the world being how it is. But if you liked the first book, it seems very likely you'll enjoy this one too.
I parceled this out to enjoy a little at a time because my maniacal laughter made my husband look askance at me; plus it was nice to have a little story to look forward to. How does she make sad so so so funny? I guess because it’s relatable and yet so off kilter straight up weird.... Anyway read this book. It’s hilarious and heartbreaking.
I read this all in one evening. I have been waiting for Allie’s book for months and I’m so happy she survived her depression and was able to put this out. I even pre-ordered a copy when I heard it was coming out.
Even though I love books and I love reading, I rarely buy books. Don’t know why; maybe they still feel like a luxury.
Anyway, I was somewhat disappointed in this book. Some of her stories were disjointed and had no connection with each other, although I suppose they did flesh out her total childhood and experiences. Her drawings were still cute, but I was disappointed with the added effects to some of them via some editing software. That took away from the direct-from-the-heart-ness of them.
Brosh still has some very insightful comments about the frailty and futility of life, all while dealing with the everyday griefs and strangeness of real life, but I felt they were lost in the jumbled-ness of the stories.
Her last story, on her 5-year journey of trying to be her own friend, was funny and while I didn’t realize it at the time, did stick with me. The concept is so strange and awkward, and it made me want to attempt the same thing, but it seems so foreign and impossible. I suppose that’s the point of it taking 5 years to reach her current status of genial respect with herself.
Even though I love books and I love reading, I rarely buy books. Don’t know why; maybe they still feel like a luxury.
Anyway, I was somewhat disappointed in this book. Some of her stories were disjointed and had no connection with each other, although I suppose they did flesh out her total childhood and experiences. Her drawings were still cute, but I was disappointed with the added effects to some of them via some editing software. That took away from the direct-from-the-heart-ness of them.
Brosh still has some very insightful comments about the frailty and futility of life, all while dealing with the everyday griefs and strangeness of real life, but I felt they were lost in the jumbled-ness of the stories.
Her last story, on her 5-year journey of trying to be her own friend, was funny and while I didn’t realize it at the time, did stick with me. The concept is so strange and awkward, and it made me want to attempt the same thing, but it seems so foreign and impossible. I suppose that’s the point of it taking 5 years to reach her current status of genial respect with herself.
I've never been drawn to graphic novels, really, but wow, I loved this one so much. I laughed so hard that my sides ached, I couldn't breathe and my eyes were filled with tears... on multiple occasions. I had to pace myself, only reading a story or two at a time (for oxygen's sake). This novel was such a treat and a much needed relief/escape from the election chaos and all that is 2020.
I gave this book a great big hug after I finished it
Very good, very relatable, very disappointed to have to remove a star for printing the fucking r-slur in the year of our lord 2020.
Brosh is the master of comedy and raw honesty.
A long time fan of her blog, I was excited to see her publish another book. Allie Brosh does not hold back: there are poop jokes, a deep look into relationships, and some devastating moments. So many tears were lost to both laughing and crying. She does not shy away from emotion or try to make herself seem anything but a flawed human. She also has the ability to take small stories from her life and make them into entire chapters of hilarity. I would go as far as to say this book was even better than her first.
A long time fan of her blog, I was excited to see her publish another book. Allie Brosh does not hold back: there are poop jokes, a deep look into relationships, and some devastating moments. So many tears were lost to both laughing and crying. She does not shy away from emotion or try to make herself seem anything but a flawed human. She also has the ability to take small stories from her life and make them into entire chapters of hilarity. I would go as far as to say this book was even better than her first.
The ONLY reason I have to set this at 4 stars is that Hyperbole and a Half is a favorite I have shoved into more people's hands than I probably even want to admit to. Having said that, Hyperbole and a Half took me at least two reads to really start to "get it". AKA I will be back to update this review if on further re-reads it improves as I expect it to. I have already bought two copies to give to others. The laughter, the heartbreak, the "simple" art that conveys so much.
Love this author. She has the most honest depiction of mental illness. So sad to hear about everything she has been through. But amazing that she still has such a great sense of humor. I wish I could draw as well as she does. At first glance, you'd think the drawings are childish, but she conveys so much emotion in so few lines. It's amazing really.
I really loved Hyperbole and a Half, but I had to DNF this one halfway through. The vignettes were neither funny nor insightful for me, and I just felt bored.