Hyperbole and A Half
Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened
Book - 2013
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Touching, absurd, and darkly comic, Brosh’s unique voice is able to capture complex emotions including depression with deceptively simple illustrations.
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DanniOcean
Apr 07, 2014
Yet another book based on an award-winning blog, Hyperbole and a Half is everything the title describes, wrapped up in a hilariously deranged little package of kindergarten-like drawings mashed up with the angst-driven musings of a twenty-something millennial. Not surprisingly, the musings on her 2, 5, 7 and 13 year-old selves are likely to induce fits of helpless laughter in their familiarity. Surprisingly, her musings on her struggles with depression are uncomfortably candid. The intentionally child-like (yet amazingly emotive) drawings and the fact that these chapters are interspersed with the adventures of simple-dog and helper-dog (read: dumb-dog and dumber-dog) actually make the stark message of depression stand out like a beacon. However the guilty-pleasure derived from reading the other chapters – well-intentioned mom getting kids lost in the wilderness, the sheer illogical kiddie challenge of being as obnoxious as possible, the absurd adventure of being attacked by a goose in one’s own living room – these are pure enjoyment, either from an “it’s funny because it’s true” perspective, or “thank gawd there’s someone more messed up than I am” angle. If there’s one criticism I can give this book is that Ms. Brosh left out one her best-known characters, the Alot. But luckily the Alot can be found in perpetuity on the blog itself, hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.ca. For those who still prefer the weight and heft of the printed page, reserve your copy of Hyperbole and a Half at spl.blibliocommons.ca and enjoy a lot, and even learn a bit.
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Add a CommentEnjoyed the first section, couldn’t get into the mental health digression, which was understandably a real downer.
The download didn't work on Axis 360. I deleted the file and downloaded twice and it didn't work either times. I have had no issues with any other Axis 360 e-books.
I didn't make it past the second vignette in the book. Clearly I am not the intended audience.
What a weird and wonderful little story-meme book. Had me gasping with laughter a few times (the dog drawings in particular were strangely familiar). Easy, fast, and fun.
The way the author wove this book together with humor and hard truths was amazing. My favorite kind of nonfiction.
I found Hyperbole and a Half insightful, hilarious, and highly relatable for those with mental illness. It has a slice of life feel and delves into topics ranging from depression to the trials and tribulations of dog ownership to the all consuming need to eat cake.
This is a hilarious, insightful, touching and deeply relatable exploration of just how weird life can be--especially when you're dealing with mental illness.
If you've ever procrastinated your way into a panic attack, dealt with the inertia of depression, wondered if your pet is really as lovably dumb as they seem, realized years later that your antics must have driven your parents up the wall, or simply had to laugh at the absurdity of your own brain, this book is for you.
In need of a laugh? This book is for you!
I will happily re-read this over and over. Everything Ally Brosh writes is both hilarious and REAL. You will find yourself (at least I did) laughing hysterically while also feeling validated in your experience of life. Also, her descriptions of her dogs are spot-on.
Funny! True! A fast read. I also eat a lot of nachos.