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The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Always Coming Home by Ursula K. Le Guin
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Imajica by Clive Barker
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My Brain is Different: Stories of ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders by Monzusu
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
This book contains the personal essays of 9 people recounting their lives with developmental disorders in a stylised, illustrated format. Instances of violence and abuse against children, as well as recounts of suicide attempts, are depicted clearly in a simplified art style.
Along with instances of physical abuse, authors recount their experiences with bullying and harassment, from peers as well as authority figures, as adults in the workplace and as schoolchildren facing cruelty and discrimination from teachers and other adults as well as peers.
There is regular depiction and discussion of medication used by the writers to assist with their symptoms.
Many authors received outdated, insufficient or incorrect medical advice throughout their lives, which they also discuss and depict, including the impact such advice had on their lives and the perceptions of themselves.