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Hyperbole and a Half

Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened
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May 05, 2023
Multiple Recs! "It is hilarious and random and makes me insanely happy to read it." - Karen M. "My husband kept asking me 'What are you laughing about?' Some many laugh out-loud moments about one person's experience with her mental…
Jul 07, 2022Cutewei716 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It’s so relatable to the modern world. Very funny as well. Older kids would enjoy this. The drawings are so perfectly messy, but that makes the story better.
Jun 09, 2022jillybee72 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is so funny and honest.
Jan 25, 2022RamseyJanis rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I laughed out loud at some of these stories. What a creative person, and her drawings are superb! And this is my second time through the book!
Jan 16, 2022accio_books rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
It was just okay. It read more like a series of short stories than a cohesive novel, and as with many short story collections, some were better than others. Some of the segments seemed more interwoven and emotionally significant while…
Jun 24, 2021JCLRachelW rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorites for fealing with the hard truths of mental illness and recovery through comics and laughter. Drawn poorly (On purpose!) it offers the feeling that "anyone can get through it" and anyone can express their journey to…
Sep 17, 2020Janet_Snakehole_ rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Enjoyed the first section, couldn’t get into the mental health digression, which was understandably a real downer.
Sep 15, 2020
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.
Aug 12, 2020Kinesisca rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I didn't make it past the second vignette in the book. Clearly I am not the intended audience.
Apr 22, 2020AndreaG_KCMO rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
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.
Apr 03, 2020spiritedaway rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The way the author wove this book together with humor and hard truths was amazing. My favorite kind of nonfiction.
Mar 27, 2020JCLDevinB rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
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…
Jan 23, 2020KatieSkarlette rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
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…
Mar 06, 2019JCLHeatherC rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In need of a laugh? This book is for you!
Dec 02, 2018WoodneathRachel rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
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…
Nov 28, 2018Gigi76 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Funny! True! A fast read. I also eat a lot of nachos.
Nov 11, 2018redtayres rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This highly amusing, sometimes laugh aloud hysterical graphic novel is a bit long but oh so funny. Enjoy it in chunks and return to read a new colored section as you have the chance. And any time that section deals with he author's dogs…
Aug 17, 2018mclarjh rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Childish; not funny; not tender; not poignant; not insightful; and not drawn well. Text and drawings are repetitive.
Mar 22, 2018LiztheLibrarian rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book and felt at times both tremendously sad and then the next minute was crying with hysterical laughter. How she explains depression really stuck with me, I do not have depression, but so many friends I know suffer…
Mar 22, 2018SPPL_Kristen rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genuinely hilarious and a refreshingly "real" take on mental illness
Mar 17, 2018brihawkins13 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is a hilarious memoir in graphic novel form. While Brosh’s artistic technique may seem like a child’s doodling, her witty, offbeat, and self-deprecating tone delivers a level of humor I haven’t experienced in a graphic novel before. I…
Jan 31, 2018jezicuhh rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely hilarious. As soon as I finished the book, I went to buy a copy on Amazon. I will pick this book up anytime I'm down as it is guaranteed to make me laugh!
Dec 26, 2017
Looking forward to this after reading "What If" from Randall Munroe.
Dec 06, 2017BLAIR NIELSON rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The MS Paint doodles really help the stupid but hilarious stories.
Oct 07, 2017TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book provides a touching and witty approach to dealing with the oddities of life and shows that there’s a silver lining in every problem, or at least a laugh. It was a refreshing read that was very down to Earth and easy to relate to,…