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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
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This book is the author’s way of processing the immense grief she felt after the loss of her sister, her health trauma, and the end of her romantic relationship. My heart hurts for her, and it’s clear that this is very much an open wound.
I appreciate her candor and her wit as always, and there were some stories that had me laughing, like the one about her childhood neighbor Richard, but it was fundamentally a heart wrenching memoir about death and depression that it sounds like the author is still right in the center of. I wish her all the best, and I hope she finds comfort in having shared what she’s going through, that’s an incredible loss even when it isn’t intermingled with everything else she was already going through.
My only regret is that I waited to read this book until I was already down and needed a laugh, because rereading her last book always cheers me up, and this is definitely not that kind of book. I cried through easily half of it.
I appreciate her candor and her wit as always, and there were some stories that had me laughing, like the one about her childhood neighbor Richard, but it was fundamentally a heart wrenching memoir about death and depression that it sounds like the author is still right in the center of. I wish her all the best, and I hope she finds comfort in having shared what she’s going through, that’s an incredible loss even when it isn’t intermingled with everything else she was already going through.
My only regret is that I waited to read this book until I was already down and needed a laugh, because rereading her last book always cheers me up, and this is definitely not that kind of book. I cried through easily half of it.
funny
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reflective
sad
fast-paced
I liked this book, but it didn't strike quite the same chord with me as the first book. I may have been more predisposed to that book since I had first read it all over the years of following her blog. I think I'll return to this one day and wouldn't be surprised if I add another star to the review - I may just not have been in the mood for it. As is, there were some really good pieces of the whole, and I particularly enjoyed her visits to childhood, especially her showdown with the bucket. All in all, an enjoyable and interesting graphic memoir.
funny
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reflective
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emotional
funny
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sad
I first read this book in 2020. Secure in my relationship, weathering the pandemic, I thought the sections on grief were well-done, but overall, I didn't like this as much as the first book. Fast forward to now, my second time reading, having lost a long-term relationship, lived isolated from human interaction, and then had to learn how to befriend myself before reintegration into the world - it hits different. I hope Allie is still hanging in there, where ever she is.
I like that she tackled more serious topics, like she had been leaning at the end of her blog days.
But felt like I had to push to finish. Better in bite-sized pieces.
But felt like I had to push to finish. Better in bite-sized pieces.
A picture book for adults. It’s humorous and heart warming. I read it after a loss my grandma and it made me laugh as well as grieve. There are short stories here that deal with loss, friendship, and some are just weird. Although I don’t agree with the author in her viewpoint that everything is meaningless I did enjoy her book overall.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
It’s refreshing to read something out of the ordinary. There were parts that had me laughing out loud; other parts had me questioning my existence; other parts were almost too relatable. The illustrations were awesome and the pace was perfect. Loved it!