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A review by blackmetalblackheart
Commute: An Illustrated Memoir of Female Shame by Erin Williams
4.5
This book contains extensive content around alcohol abuse and sexual assault. Go in prepared.
Commute is a brilliant book filled with the kind of raw vulnerability and honesty that is rarely spoken of in a public setting. Williams takes the framework of a typical work day and strips it of all pretenses, spilling the details of their own life experiences in a way that feels vivid and exposed. Revolving around female shame, the narrative slips in and out of past memories and the present day to talk about the realities that many have to face on a regular basis. Though it is a story of one particular person, it feels capable of being a voice for the experiences of innumerable people. Maybe not all the details are the same, maybe not everyone struggles with the same addictions, but the core of Commute will ring true for many. Some might be thrown off by the simplistic style of drawing or the way the narrative jumps around, but for me, it just makes everything feel more human and real. This is definitely the kind of book that I would recommend to anyone who feels like they can handle the content.
Commute is a brilliant book filled with the kind of raw vulnerability and honesty that is rarely spoken of in a public setting. Williams takes the framework of a typical work day and strips it of all pretenses, spilling the details of their own life experiences in a way that feels vivid and exposed. Revolving around female shame, the narrative slips in and out of past memories and the present day to talk about the realities that many have to face on a regular basis. Though it is a story of one particular person, it feels capable of being a voice for the experiences of innumerable people. Maybe not all the details are the same, maybe not everyone struggles with the same addictions, but the core of Commute will ring true for many. Some might be thrown off by the simplistic style of drawing or the way the narrative jumps around, but for me, it just makes everything feel more human and real. This is definitely the kind of book that I would recommend to anyone who feels like they can handle the content.