rotswap's review against another edition
2.0
This book didn't capture my interest or really touch me emotionally. It felt like a timeline of events and facts rather than a cohesive narrative with a purpose. And the drawings did little to create atmosphere or depth. Overall, the book felt flat to me and came across like a trendy millennial webcomic. I read the first few chapters and then scanned the rest.
All that being said, it's clear that tons of people disagree with me. It's great that so many readers felt validated and comforted by this book. It just isn't for me.
All that being said, it's clear that tons of people disagree with me. It's great that so many readers felt validated and comforted by this book. It just isn't for me.
good_names_dont_exist's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Cancer
Moderate: Medical content
britt33's review against another edition
5.0
I always loved Tyler Feder’s work - I even have a couple of her mugs! I always found her relatable and someone I want to be irl friends with if the situation ever presented itself.
A few weeks ago I was looking through my “to read” list to decide what to read next. My mom died this year and my recent reading habits range from death/afterlife -> happy fantasy to help me forget about mortality -> nonfiction books to learn new things.
Naturally, when I was reminded of this book on my list, I had to read it.
Feder gets intimate about her experience with her mother’s cancer battle and ultimate death. A lot resonated with me, and some didn’t. I loved reading about her experiences.
A few weeks ago I was looking through my “to read” list to decide what to read next. My mom died this year and my recent reading habits range from death/afterlife -> happy fantasy to help me forget about mortality -> nonfiction books to learn new things.
Naturally, when I was reminded of this book on my list, I had to read it.
Feder gets intimate about her experience with her mother’s cancer battle and ultimate death. A lot resonated with me, and some didn’t. I loved reading about her experiences.
tulipcyborg's review against another edition
5.0
As a card carrying member of the "Dead Mom Club" (from ALS when she was 53 years old, I was 24 years old), there is a lot in this book I found relatable. While I can't relate to the experience of the cause being cancer, I still appreciated these details because it gave me a window into the lives of those around me that have lost someone that way. Tyler discusses aspects of the Dead Mom Club I've never tried to put into words but have felt deeply. The illustrations have whimsy, cuteness, and signs of thoughtful details. Funny and sad, sometimes at the same time, I highly recommend this graphic novel.
jaimebz's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
nessynoname's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
kodama_dan's review against another edition
5.0
So I usually avoid sad books/movies/series since my mum died, especially if it involves someone sick or dying, but when I saw this, I bought it instantly as it just felt like the book I needed.
There are so many similarities to my situation, My mum died from cancer almost 10 years ago at age 49, when I was 26. I am the oldest of 3. We’re Jewish. I have social anxiety. I’m creative. My mum also had super neat handwriting! So many parts of this story were so similar. Our family will never feel the same again and there were many parts of this book that put into writing exactly how I feel. Not everything but a lot. My mum was an amazing person who I miss terribly.
I read this with a lump in my throat with one big ugly cry and a few smaller ones. It was fantastically written and drawn, it’s honest and funny and I think Tyler’s mum would be super proud.
And I hope somewhere out there is a girl who still has Little Miss Barf Bag.
There are so many similarities to my situation, My mum died from cancer almost 10 years ago at age 49, when I was 26. I am the oldest of 3. We’re Jewish. I have social anxiety. I’m creative. My mum also had super neat handwriting! So many parts of this story were so similar. Our family will never feel the same again and there were many parts of this book that put into writing exactly how I feel. Not everything but a lot. My mum was an amazing person who I miss terribly.
I read this with a lump in my throat with one big ugly cry and a few smaller ones. It was fantastically written and drawn, it’s honest and funny and I think Tyler’s mum would be super proud.
And I hope somewhere out there is a girl who still has Little Miss Barf Bag.
iamericat22's review against another edition
4.0
Moving, funny, and full of great detail and art. A tough read (obviously) but so glad this is here as a resource and that Tyler shared herself and her mother with us.