by Allie Brosh
First published 2013
Allie Brosh's "Hyperbole and a Half" takes readers on a wild ride through her quirky mind. From her dog's complete lack of basic concepts to her epic battles with depression, Brosh recounts her most embarrassing and poignant experiences with unflinching honesty and irresistible humor. Paired with her distinctive stick figure drawings, these relatable stories capture the universal truths of the human condition with an uproariously funny and movingly personal touch.
Genres: humor, autobiography, contemporary, memoir, comedy, graphic-novels-comics
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, intimate, personal-journey, relatable
Setting: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, United States
Period: 1990s, 2013, Past, Present
371 pages · Paperback · Touchstone Books
Content warnings: depression, mental-illness, self-harm