A review by mhall
Escape from "Special" by Miss Lasko-Gross

3.0

When you're a kid, being labeled as special is not necessarily a good thing. In Melissa's case, it means that other kids don't like her much and teachers think that she doesn't understand anything. Her outspokenness and eccentric ways are often misunderstood as she struggles to fit in. Blocky black and white illustrations give this semi-autobiographical comic a homemade feel, as it describes the author's childhood as somewhat harsh but with moments of occassional joy. Fans of Lynda Barry's cartooning as well as those who enjoy memoirs of childhood will enjoy this read: Escape from Special by Miss Lasko-Gross