A review by nssutton
Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir by Liz Prince

3.0

I've read Prince's work before but am always on the fence about it. Tomboy has a truth and freshness to it that I don't recall appreciating as much in her other books. Her struggles with bullying, building friendships, and accepting herself are wince inducing in their honesty. It has an interesting take not just on gender norms, but specifically on society's expectation of who a tomboy is and the reasoning behind that choice (such as, is it really a choice).

I identified with her ability to know herself early on. I also shared some of her tomboy characteristics growing up (particularly with regards to clothes) and received a few well-remembered comments related to that.

Highly recommend for a YA collection, although my copy came from my public library's adult biography section.