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4.42 AVERAGE
4.42 AVERAGE
I want to thank NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for providing me with this copy in exchange for an honest review
4.5/5 Stars
you can find this one and more of my reviews on my blog A Book. A Thought.
I went to this book without knowing anything about it and it has left me pleasantly impressed, the work put in here is so good. I just found out that it's a kind of autobiography, since the book tells the journey for which the author has had to cross and is even more meritorious and I think that Katie Green has been very brave in transmitting part of her life on the paper and letting all of us see it and alows us to live that part of her story together with her, is so inspirational
The art is exceptional, is simple, clear and conveys all feelings in a unique way, I believe that I'll never be able of putting myself in the place of someone who is or has experienced such pain and emptiness that comes with this disease, which is the food disorder, but in a way, this graphic book helps us to understand better what happens in the minds of the people who are going through this and the much deeper reasons for which this disease is generated. To put yourself in that place just for a moment is very painful, but also opens your eyes and is really moving
The way the graphics explain the whole thing is amazing and very shocking at the same time, it's really hard, it will hit you hard without any doubt, I had to stop in moments because it was that hard guys. I still recommend it a lot, I feel it's a unique opportunity to put yourself in the skin of a person who is going through an eating disorder. You can feel each of her emotions, her struggle and how she's dragged over and over by the disease, it's really heartbreaking, but bravery and strength are also present here, so I couldn't recommend it more, especially if you're going through something similar or someone close to you is going through something similar, this one could be inspiring and even help people.
4.5/5 Stars
you can find this one and more of my reviews on my blog A Book. A Thought.
I went to this book without knowing anything about it and it has left me pleasantly impressed, the work put in here is so good. I just found out that it's a kind of autobiography, since the book tells the journey for which the author has had to cross and is even more meritorious and I think that Katie Green has been very brave in transmitting part of her life on the paper and letting all of us see it and alows us to live that part of her story together with her, is so inspirational
The art is exceptional, is simple, clear and conveys all feelings in a unique way, I believe that I'll never be able of putting myself in the place of someone who is or has experienced such pain and emptiness that comes with this disease, which is the food disorder, but in a way, this graphic book helps us to understand better what happens in the minds of the people who are going through this and the much deeper reasons for which this disease is generated. To put yourself in that place just for a moment is very painful, but also opens your eyes and is really moving
The way the graphics explain the whole thing is amazing and very shocking at the same time, it's really hard, it will hit you hard without any doubt, I had to stop in moments because it was that hard guys. I still recommend it a lot, I feel it's a unique opportunity to put yourself in the skin of a person who is going through an eating disorder. You can feel each of her emotions, her struggle and how she's dragged over and over by the disease, it's really heartbreaking, but bravery and strength are also present here, so I couldn't recommend it more, especially if you're going through something similar or someone close to you is going through something similar, this one could be inspiring and even help people.
This was the kind of book that I could not put down. I initially picked it up, thinking I’d get through the first hundred pages or so just to start it, but by the time I bothered to look at the clock again, I had gone through all 500 pages and it was way later than when I had hoped to go to sleep.
You remember that kind of feeling you got as a bookish child when you read under the covers with a lightbulb because you had to keep reading even though it was past your bedtime? This book made me feel like that, and that is not a feeling I can say I always get now, even though I remain a very bookish person.
Katie Green does a magnificent job at illustrating her eating disorder, whether it was the literal shadow following around, or the melting of her body “into oblivion”. At times, the imagery was so powerful and stark, and sometimes it was more subtle and suggestive. I have not read many graphic novels, but the images that Green provides played out her story beautifully. I especially admired how she managed to convey metaphors in her illustration.
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You remember that kind of feeling you got as a bookish child when you read under the covers with a lightbulb because you had to keep reading even though it was past your bedtime? This book made me feel like that, and that is not a feeling I can say I always get now, even though I remain a very bookish person.
Katie Green does a magnificent job at illustrating her eating disorder, whether it was the literal shadow following around, or the melting of her body “into oblivion”. At times, the imagery was so powerful and stark, and sometimes it was more subtle and suggestive. I have not read many graphic novels, but the images that Green provides played out her story beautifully. I especially admired how she managed to convey metaphors in her illustration.
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I got an ARC in return for an honest review on NetGalley.
Where do I start? This book was drastically beyond what I expected. I didn’t read the description very well at all. I just thought it was a light graphic novel that was going to be a bit weird because of the cover. Boy was I wrong. I was suckered punched by this book once I picked up the signs that were being screamed at me by the author. I was not prepared for this book. I started reading at work and almost had a panic attack in the lunchroom surrounded by coworkers. This book is powerful.
There are some scenes that even from the topic of the book (now that I know what it is) that were unexpected. I didn’t expect sexual assault or a suicide attempt with pulls (which BTW is one of my big triggers. It can set off flashbacks and panic attacks even on good days). So be warned that this book holds nothing back, there is no pretty packaging to soften the blows. Read with caution if you are triggered by eating disorders, sexual assault, or suicide attempts.
I LOVE physical manifestations of mental illness and emotions. This book had that done so perfectly. I was beside myself with happiness at that and terrified that everything was that pronounced for her. I have body issues (GDD or GID, if you are old school) so I thought I would be able to relate, but I just couldn’t. The feelings were so intense and so overwhelming. It was like being in a constant state of dysphoria. I can only hope that the author is managing and has a support system to help her. I would be part of that system if ever needed.
I can’t say even one negative thing about this book. It was long, but I was hooked. I read while eating, I read while walking, I was not putting it down until I was done. This book is one of those books that will stick in my mind for years and be one that I pull out when people ask for top books. This book is that good. I read hundreds of books a year and this is by far one of the best books I have read this year or in my lifetime.
I got an ARC in return for an honest review on NetGalley.
Where do I start? This book was drastically beyond what I expected. I didn’t read the description very well at all. I just thought it was a light graphic novel that was going to be a bit weird because of the cover. Boy was I wrong. I was suckered punched by this book once I picked up the signs that were being screamed at me by the author. I was not prepared for this book. I started reading at work and almost had a panic attack in the lunchroom surrounded by coworkers. This book is powerful.
There are some scenes that even from the topic of the book (now that I know what it is) that were unexpected. I didn’t expect sexual assault or a suicide attempt with pulls (which BTW is one of my big triggers. It can set off flashbacks and panic attacks even on good days). So be warned that this book holds nothing back, there is no pretty packaging to soften the blows. Read with caution if you are triggered by eating disorders, sexual assault, or suicide attempts.
I LOVE physical manifestations of mental illness and emotions. This book had that done so perfectly. I was beside myself with happiness at that and terrified that everything was that pronounced for her. I have body issues (GDD or GID, if you are old school) so I thought I would be able to relate, but I just couldn’t. The feelings were so intense and so overwhelming. It was like being in a constant state of dysphoria. I can only hope that the author is managing and has a support system to help her. I would be part of that system if ever needed.
I can’t say even one negative thing about this book. It was long, but I was hooked. I read while eating, I read while walking, I was not putting it down until I was done. This book is one of those books that will stick in my mind for years and be one that I pull out when people ask for top books. This book is that good. I read hundreds of books a year and this is by far one of the best books I have read this year or in my lifetime.
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Honestly i would give it a 4.5⭐
So it is a book that i needed. As it was relatable it was a little bit hard for me to get on with it. It was an honest and brave attempt in showing and depicting the struggles of a person suffering ED and how the recovery as challenging. Much recommended.
Thank you author for this book.
So it is a book that i needed. As it was relatable it was a little bit hard for me to get on with it. It was an honest and brave attempt in showing and depicting the struggles of a person suffering ED and how the recovery as challenging. Much recommended.
Thank you author for this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Fatphobia
Reading 2020
Book 118: Lighter Than My Shadow by Katie Green
This is a giant graphic memoir found on a few lists of must read YA graphic novels.
The author struggled with anorexia as a teen. This graphic memoir takes her through her initial diagnosis and her journey through recovery. If anorexia were the only issue the author had to deal with, that would have been plenty for her to chronicle through the book. When Katie finds a therapy/therapist that she feels is working for her, teaching how to be more in charge of her life, taking charge of her illness, she is abused by that therapist.
This book is full of all the feels for Katie and her struggle to regain control of her life. This book is reviewed for 9th grade and older. The author hoped that this book would be able to help teens struggling with eating disorders. This was a beautifully done graphic memoir. My rating 5⭐️.
Book 118: Lighter Than My Shadow by Katie Green
This is a giant graphic memoir found on a few lists of must read YA graphic novels.
The author struggled with anorexia as a teen. This graphic memoir takes her through her initial diagnosis and her journey through recovery. If anorexia were the only issue the author had to deal with, that would have been plenty for her to chronicle through the book. When Katie finds a therapy/therapist that she feels is working for her, teaching how to be more in charge of her life, taking charge of her illness, she is abused by that therapist.
This book is full of all the feels for Katie and her struggle to regain control of her life. This book is reviewed for 9th grade and older. The author hoped that this book would be able to help teens struggling with eating disorders. This was a beautifully done graphic memoir. My rating 5⭐️.
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