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slinhardt's review against another edition
emotional
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Drug abuse
readcover2cover's review against another edition
4.0
This was really good. I liked the main character and I could definitely relate to him. I appreciated that although he loved his grandparents (who were his parents), he didn't romanticize life with them. He clearly appreciated their love and support, but also recognized their flaws. He also successfully demonstrated his recognition that his mother loved him despite her struggle with drugs as well as his anger at her for her choices. I didn't love the art style, but it wasn't bad either. I guess I don't have strong feelings about it. I really appreciated the story and connected with the characters. It was a good one to read at the end of the year to try to meet my goodreads goal! Plus I had to anyway for the YSU English festival. :)
katieproctorbooks's review
5.0
I LOVED this graphic memoir- so much heart and emotion in a unique format. I loved his words at the end, the message that his art saved his life. So, so good.
emlt06's review against another edition
Inspiring story, very sad. I suggest you read the author's notes when you are done, it will help tie up loose ends.
droar's review against another edition
4.0
Jarrett Krosoczka (a la Lunch Lady comics & Jedi Academy) tells the story of his childhood in this distressing & uplifting graphic autobiography. He speaks frankly about his mother's heroin addiction and being raise by his grandparents. What I like most about the story is that you are as in the loop as Jarrett is as the story progresses. You see how his perspective on his family shifts as he gets older and learns more of the truth. It's a very honest and open approach that doesn't cast his mother as a horrible villain or raise his grandparents to hugely heroic level. They're all just people, lovely, flawed people trying their best (or not). It's a good story well told, especially for teens.