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4.41 AVERAGE
4.41 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Lighter Than My Shadow by Katie Green is a free NetGalley e-comicbook that I read in mid-August.
It is utter genius to use leaves of grey/blue/murky beige homemade paper and to fold creases for the cells that house vignettes related to body dysmorphic disorder. Katie, the narrator/illustrator, tells of her childhood, teenhood, and early adulthood struggles with food, perfectionism, traumatic memories, and body image manifesting as overwhelming, encompassing dark inky squiggles. Although the subject matter is deep, distressing, and drawn over the course of 500+ pages, it is extremely meaningful and likely the best graphic novel I've read this year.
It is utter genius to use leaves of grey/blue/murky beige homemade paper and to fold creases for the cells that house vignettes related to body dysmorphic disorder. Katie, the narrator/illustrator, tells of her childhood, teenhood, and early adulthood struggles with food, perfectionism, traumatic memories, and body image manifesting as overwhelming, encompassing dark inky squiggles. Although the subject matter is deep, distressing, and drawn over the course of 500+ pages, it is extremely meaningful and likely the best graphic novel I've read this year.
God. This was a stab.
While I've never experienced first hand having an eating disorder or a few other subjects the author focused on, I've dealt with body image issues. I've been thankful to not live with it in the extreme way some people do. My heart goes out to them in hopes that they find acceptance and own how awesome they are because they're PRETTY FUCKIN AWESOME. <3
While I've never experienced first hand having an eating disorder or a few other subjects the author focused on, I've dealt with body image issues. I've been thankful to not live with it in the extreme way some people do. My heart goes out to them in hopes that they find acceptance and own how awesome they are because they're PRETTY FUCKIN AWESOME. <3
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
I came to this book as I follow the author's work as an illustrator and podcaster.
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Dysphoria
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault
This book was an insightful look at the ways eating disorders can impact more than your physical being but your mental health.
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
The publisher provided me with the opportunity to read this in exchange for providing feedback. (via NetGalley)
Interesting concept I feel really highlighted the authors struggle with her eating disorders and being a victim of abuse. It was raw and honest, covering a topic that some won't talk about. The accompanying art work matched the story perfectly and helped show what words couldn't explain.
Interesting concept I feel really highlighted the authors struggle with her eating disorders and being a victim of abuse. It was raw and honest, covering a topic that some won't talk about. The accompanying art work matched the story perfectly and helped show what words couldn't explain.