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krn's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Eating disorder
crackedspines_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
I’m not going to review this book, because it’s a memoir, but I’ll talk a bit about my thoughts in an unstructured way so if that’s your thing, read on!
The Times I Knew I Was Gay is a graphic memoir of the author’s experience and journey to realizing she’s a lesbian. It’s an easy read despite not always being a happy story, and I am so grateful that Eleanor Crewes chose to share it with all of us. It’s honest and authentic and so relatable as a queer experience. The illustration style is very simple and I like that - it allows the focus to be on the words and what the images depict/convey rather than any details of the illustrations themselves. Crewes has a strong and personal narrative voice and I truly hope she publishes another book! If you haven’t picked this one up yet, this is your sign to DO IT! I think it’s an important and enjoyable read regardless of whatever or not you are queer.
The Times I Knew I Was Gay is a graphic memoir of the author’s experience and journey to realizing she’s a lesbian. It’s an easy read despite not always being a happy story, and I am so grateful that Eleanor Crewes chose to share it with all of us. It’s honest and authentic and so relatable as a queer experience. The illustration style is very simple and I like that - it allows the focus to be on the words and what the images depict/convey rather than any details of the illustrations themselves. Crewes has a strong and personal narrative voice and I truly hope she publishes another book! If you haven’t picked this one up yet, this is your sign to DO IT! I think it’s an important and enjoyable read regardless of whatever or not you are queer.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Eating disorder, and Sexual content
Homophobic slursthebookadvocate's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Eating disorder, Homophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
ritareadstrash's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
4.0
A fast paced book about coming out that proves it's much more complex than the phrase implies.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Eating disorder, Homophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
seawarrior's review
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Sexism, and Panic attacks/disorders
oliviagraz's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Homophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
3.5
This was a hopeful and touching read, following Crewes' personal journey of coming out several times and finding herself. I found her story funny, endearing and relatable and I liked the simplistic, sketchy art style. I knew the blurbs from four women whose work I love (Sarah Waters, Sara Quin, Tillie Walden & Alice Oseman) was a good sign!
Content Warnings
Minor: Eating disorder and Homophobia
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