Hyperbole and A Half

Many times as I read through this book I found myself in tears from laughing. The author's way of storytelling is easy to connect with, especially if you have anxiety or depression or love grammar.

This graphic novel provides insight into the author's quirky mind. I enjoyed how she utilizes her cartoony art style to delve into serious topics, such as depression. The tone is offbeat and her writing style is candid. I appreciated the author's ability to describe difficult issues in a humorous way.

I didn't know anything about Allie Brosh before reading HYPERBOLE AND A HALF and, while the latter half of the book seemed to be weaker content than the former half, I still enjoyed it a fair bit. I laughed through most of it and related to when she spoke about deeper stuff, like mental illness and the cognitive dissonance resulting from thinking one is a good person without evidence. It is a great book, but I recommend taking it in small quantities in lieu of the rather large gulp I took. I look forward to another compilation of her highly visual, truly entertaining blog entries in the future.

This book had me laughing so hard that I thought I couldn't catch my breath! Very relatable, and Brosh's ability to present her struggles in such a comedic way shows how talented this author really is.

Allie Brosh combines written word and goofy comics to tell short, comedic, memoiric essays. It's funny, relatable, and fun. I recognize that the art is supposed to be chaotic and goofy, but I'm not a huge fan of it. Regardless, I enjoyed them and I especially liked the writing which I found realistic, honest, and witty. I had a hard time with one essay where the author tests her dog's intelligence. The essay was funny enough, but the author's use of language wasn't exactly P.C.

No book has ever made me laugh harder. Ever.

Literally one of the best books I have ever read in my life, and believe me, I've read a lot of books AND I'm fairly picky.

As a general rule, I don't like biographies, but Allie is so witty and brutally honest about herself, life and the world that I was in stitches and almost falling off my couch from laughter.

I think EVERYONE should read this book, it's wonderful, honest and ridiculously hilarious. Actually, it's just ridiculous in general, but that's part of its charm.

Allie tackles heavy topics such as depression, identity and childhood memories with a level of satire, honesty and sarcasm that is seldom found in books.

Amazingly, this book does not contain a single fart joke or raunchy sex joke. The humor is strange, but appealing and it doesn't fall back on standard juvenile tropes.

Read this book. Please. It will make your life better.

The thing about Allie Brosh's writing is that it is so unforgivably honest that it's impossible not to relate to the recollections and stories. There are so many quirks and hilarities in every page even a sourpuss would enjoy.

For me, the segment about depression really hit home. Brosh was able to show depression more accurately than the latest scientific journals and deserves all the accolades she's received on the matter. Anyone who has struggled with their own brain, myself included, will feel as though they're reading their our thoughts in someone else's words and anyone who HASN'T struggled will suddenly understand what the hell we're talking about.

Anyway. Read it. Trust me

I found myself laughing out loud at more than a few places in this one. If you enjoy the humor of the Oatmeal this is right there in the same ball park.

I LOVE THIS BOOK. It's funny. I relate to Allie Brosh in amazing ways. I want everyone to read this book, because it takes everything from rogue geese to depression and makes you laugh, even though you feel like maybe it's too much to handle.