lbalestieri 's review for:

2.0

Darn, this really hurts. I wish I could rate this book higher, but it just wasn't that good. The first few chapters started out promising and actually had me crying from laughter, which is a very rare feat. Unfortunately, the majority of Allie Brosh's essays fell remarkably flat, lacking both humor or emotional resonance. Many of the comics felt like inscrutable, random musings that didn't connect with the rest of the book and left me thinking, "Huh...? I don't get it." In addition, Brosh's writing lacked the nuance and insightful commentary that was so prevalent in her first book.

I do want to commend Brosh for having the courage to be so open and unfiltered about her personal trauma, and I hope her honesty helps others feel a little less alone. I also genuinely wish her all the best and hope she's ok.