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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
Sometimes hilarious, other times heartbreaking. A lot like life, really. Imperfect and hopeful.
Weird, funny, and heartbreaking. A great second book to Hyperbole and a Half!
So good to have her back. I will not say much more about this book because I do not want to ruin for others, but I so appreciate her honesty and willingness to share her life with us. SHe always makes me laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time.
Full Review can be found here: https://teaandlinn.blogspot.com/2021/01/graphic-novel-review-solutions-and.html
If you enjoyed Hyperbole and a Half for it's humor, you might enjoy this one. If you enjoyed it for its dark, morbid, off-the-wall perspectives, you will definitely love this. She has an incredible tone of existential horror which really appeals to Gen-Z dark humor.
If you enjoyed Hyperbole and a Half for it's humor, you might enjoy this one. If you enjoyed it for its dark, morbid, off-the-wall perspectives, you will definitely love this. She has an incredible tone of existential horror which really appeals to Gen-Z dark humor.
I feel like I owe an explanation. Like most other readers, Allie Brosh's last book blew me away. The stories themselves made me relate to Brosh, feel better about struggling to adult, and made me earnestly empathize with her depression. Sure, many of the stories had already been published on her blog, but there were a few new stories, and the collection seemed like a thing worth printing.
This book, however, didn't. There were definitely one or two stand-out stories, but unfortunately those had already been published on her blog prior to the book's release and I had already read them. Even they weren't up to the standard of humor she had set in her last book. She spent a lot of time pondering existential matters, but unfortunately did so in a very inscrutable way. I get it; the senseless nature of the universe can inspire inscrutable thoughts. It just wasn't very accessible to me as a reader.
Brosh has been through some very sad and traumatic times since her last book, and for that alone I understand why this book has a much different feel than the last. Unfortunately, for me almost everything fell flat, and I was left feeling unsatisfied. Like many others who have not given this book a higher rating, I feel kind of terrible for writing this because of what Brosh has experienced. I will continue to consume any and all art and stories she creates (the good thing is, the art in this book was amazing and evocative as always). I just wish I had enjoyed this book more.
This book, however, didn't. There were definitely one or two stand-out stories, but unfortunately those had already been published on her blog prior to the book's release and I had already read them. Even they weren't up to the standard of humor she had set in her last book. She spent a lot of time pondering existential matters, but unfortunately did so in a very inscrutable way. I get it; the senseless nature of the universe can inspire inscrutable thoughts. It just wasn't very accessible to me as a reader.
Brosh has been through some very sad and traumatic times since her last book, and for that alone I understand why this book has a much different feel than the last. Unfortunately, for me almost everything fell flat, and I was left feeling unsatisfied. Like many others who have not given this book a higher rating, I feel kind of terrible for writing this because of what Brosh has experienced. I will continue to consume any and all art and stories she creates (the good thing is, the art in this book was amazing and evocative as always). I just wish I had enjoyed this book more.
The anxiety and the awkwardness are so relatable it makes me LOL throughout the whole book!
About a year ago I was thinking of Allie Brosh, wondering what she was up to and hoping she was okay. Then, after about six years of internet silence, she announced her second book. Based on reactions to her blog post announcing the book, I was not alone in hoping our internet friend was doing okay.
In her Solutions and Other Problems, Brosh once again handles heavy topics with brutal honesty, humor, and weirdness. Some comics are stronger than others, but the last comic was especially raw for me. I sincerely hope it’s not another six years before we hear from her again.
In her Solutions and Other Problems, Brosh once again handles heavy topics with brutal honesty, humor, and weirdness. Some comics are stronger than others, but the last comic was especially raw for me. I sincerely hope it’s not another six years before we hear from her again.
Moments where I laughed so hard I couldn't stop. At the same time, life is complex and hard - Allie navigates these personal moments in really touching/heart felt ways.
emotional
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
It was far less funny and far more serious than the first book, Hyperbole and a half, but there were still chapters that made me laugh and chuckle and snort because she is so funny. That said, there were also a few confusing chapters and super sad ones, too.
My only complaint is that it was too short.
I often cannot read Allie Brosh while my wife is sleeping, because I wake her up with my laughing. Seriously, I'm explicitly banned from reading "Dogs Don't Understand Basic Concepts Like Moving" at night. Lucky for me, the night I chose to read this, she was incredibly tired and a white noise machine was going and she only was disturbed twice. I also nearly broke ribs trying to stay quiet. There were a good handful of tears too, but what else is to be expected in this week of 2020?
Brosh does an excellent job of dealing with the sad things, and has just the weirdest humor she's so known and loved for. I feel like her parents must have some stories too. This book was long awaited, and well worth the wait. I am not disappointed, merely grateful.
I often cannot read Allie Brosh while my wife is sleeping, because I wake her up with my laughing. Seriously, I'm explicitly banned from reading "Dogs Don't Understand Basic Concepts Like Moving" at night. Lucky for me, the night I chose to read this, she was incredibly tired and a white noise machine was going and she only was disturbed twice. I also nearly broke ribs trying to stay quiet. There were a good handful of tears too, but what else is to be expected in this week of 2020?
Brosh does an excellent job of dealing with the sad things, and has just the weirdest humor she's so known and loved for. I feel like her parents must have some stories too. This book was long awaited, and well worth the wait. I am not disappointed, merely grateful.