Hyperbole and a Half

I laughed, I cried, I did some laughing while I was crying and that weird hiccup-sounding thing happened, and I wanted other people to have the same experience as I did. Just read it, okay?

I love to read these out loud and laugh. My friend Shay introduced me to the blog originally and I've introduced a few other people too.

The stories are still hilarious, but I was disappointed how many of them were straight from the blog. I feel like people buying this book were already fans of the blog, looking for new material, especially because she never updates her blog anymore.

Heartwarming and uplifting. Somehow this book makes you feel a little bit better about yourself. I remember reading it a few years back and I'd like to revisit. Full of silly stories and small laughs. The drawing style may not appeal to everyone but that's just how it is, I enjoyed the stories anyway.

Yeesh. A whole lotta cringe. Some parts funny, but mostly sad. I might just be too old for this.

This is one of the best graphic memoirs I've ever read and I appreciate the humor while I was reading.

Very fun and easy read.

It was very funny. The stories were crazy, but the right amount of plausibility though. The ones on depression were surprisingly insightful. One could see that it must have taken personal experience to write about it in such a clear manner. My favorite chapters were the one about her dogs and the one where they get lost in the forest. I never laugh from books, so it is high praise from me when i say that I was chuckling at times, when I read this one.

I have a special affinity towards people/books/shows/films which make me laugh at the horrible human experience, while at the same time, allowing me to introspect and be amazed at how clear and precise their understanding of the self has been. It's the reason I adore watching a horse whine about how selfish and pathetic he is in Bojack Horseman, or to see Rick treat those he love in a shitty way in a misguided attempt at feeling less alone in Rick and Morty.

In short, I love self-deprecating humor and this book had a lot of it. A lot!

Favorite chapters: Depression and Identity - parts 1 and 2.

This was a comedy with some very funny stories and there were even a few more serious topics centering depression, thoughts of suicide and I'm not sure the term perhaps compulsive thoughts? It was a quick read and had me smiling and doing some introspective thinking. Not bad.

Entertaining.
Finished in one evening though.

I suppose I already knew all of these stories from her blog, but it was fun to read them again. Read all the things!

Absolutely hilarious.

This book which made me laugh so many times I lost count. I either full on guffawed or chuckled; each “chapter” is a perfect bon mot on something that will make you feel all the feelings. Most of the scenarios I have felt or gone through myself. I too have a psychotic dog that wants to end the existence of all other dogs by doing a scream yodle thing.  So, this book is a weirdly relatable collection of great stories and I am not sure how comfortable I am with that. It all made me realize that I am in fact this weird. As for her actual writing, her wit is honest and open even when dealing with tough subjects such as depression. It doesn't come off as simplistic, but relatable and real. It really was such a pleasure to read. I would recommend this book to anyone.

Book 1 of 2018 done! Reread the Hyperbole and a Half book because it came across the check-in counter when I was working and part of the tagline was “flawed coping mechanisms”. And I went “Hey, I have those!!”. So I blew through it yesterday and today and just sent it on to the person who already had it on hold.

~Full review here on The Bent Bookworm!~Hyperbole and a Half is hilarious and immensely relatable. IMMENSELY. Allie is clearly a nerdy, bookish, animal-loving introvert, and so many times I felt like the book was ABOUT me. Sidenote: I had no idea this was where the phrase “ALL THE THINGS” originated, despite it being one of my favorites! I laughed until tears ran down my face, and then a little bit later I actually cried, because I couldn't believe someone else actually felt the way I had the last year or so. I took pictures of the pages to send to my best friend, because I hadn't been able to explain to anyone how I felt, and this book had just done it.Just wanting to stop existing. Just wanting to disappear. Not permanently, really, at least not in my mind.How did she articulate that so well? I could have written that myself if I could have just figured out how. She goes on to briefly mention that she discovered she was not the only one who felt this way, that while not a healthy state of mind, it did not make her weird or an outcast, even if it felt like that. She obtained help for her depression and went on to feel like her usual self again, able to enjoy her relationships and her dogs. She doesn't dwell on it, and the book moves along to happier, more hilarious scenes...but this is what really stuck out to me and earned this book a permanent place on my shelf and will have me recommending it to every introvert kindred spirit, ever.Blog Twitter Bloglovin Instagram Google+

Most people can motivate themselves to do things simply by knowing that those things need to be done. But not me. For me, motivation is this horrible, scary game where I try to make myself do something while I actively avoid doing it. If I win, I have to do something I don't want to do. And if I lose, I'm one step closer to ruining my entire life. And I never know whether I'm going to win or lose until the last second.

I wish I had an Allie Brosh in my life. Her humor is my is my kind of humor. There were a few passages that I related so much with. I kept reading them out-loud to my boyfriend saying That's me, right? I do that! But even the chapters relating experiences not even remotely similar to mine were a lot of fun. And I loved the drawings. Those drawings are life! I wish the book was longer though.

The parts about when she was a kid are hilarious, and the parts about her adult life are sort of funny but mostly forgettable. Worth it for the kid stories. Also, she has a section that talks about depression and suicidal thoughts that made sense to me in a way that no other description of suicidal feelings has ever done. It clicked, and I hope that I can be a better support because of it.

Why isn't alot in here? :(

This book was hilarious! It isn't a memoir in a traditional sense, both because it's in graphic novel form and because it contains short stories of the author's life, ranging from childhood into her adult life and marriage. It contains laugh-out-loud stories about her dogs (Simple Dog and Helper Dog), getting lost in the wilderness as a child, and a wild animal attack.

Brosh also shares deep feelings about her battle with depression and her self-doubt. Several stories almost brought me to tears because they were so raw and honest. I saw a bit of myself in her and have gained a deeper respect for her ability to be so honest about what she sees as her flaws.

I'd highly recommend this book to anyone!

Delightful, insightful and funny.

I laughed so much reading this book. I really liked her blog too. She does use a lot of bad language.

I don't know exactly how I feel about this book, so I gave it an average rating because of my conflicting feelings. On the one hand, it was a very engaging read–especially with all the hilarious illustrations, and Allie Brosh's voice is witty and funny and casual, and honest. I just had a hard time relating to some of the stories. I am not sure if it was how she was writing it, or if it was the situation itself, but I was definitely forcing myself to just get through with some of the chapters. I don't know how to explain it, but I guess the tone was just off for me.

3 out of 5 stars

If you need a good laugh, read this book! The insane descriptions of her dogs were enough to get me going, but her childhood recollection of the walk in the woods with her mom and sister did me in. What I like most about this author is that she knows her limits. She knows where her stumbling blocks are, looks at them, and then just kind of shuffles around them. One of my favorite quotes: “I am incensed that reality has the audacity to do some of the things it does when I clearly don't want those things to happen...” It's like you read my mind, Allie. Like you read my mind!

A highly entertaining read! Extremely funny with a lot of well chosen subjects. I related to many of the stories and enjoyed the (often darkly) humorous way it was covered. Highly recommended!