The Lazy Goth Method: How to Alienate Friends and Avoid People

by Molly Mercier

Long ago in March of 2019, a gothic young woman had an idea. It was, perhaps, a lazy idea, but aren't all the best ones? After all, lazy is just another word for efficient. 

And thus, a comic idea was born...The Lazy Goth! The Lazy Goth explores the particular struggles of being an unmotivated goth in a world of motivated people. Featuring The Lazy Goth with guest appearances by Fester the Cat and Crow the...Crow.

How To Alienate Friends & Avoid The Lazy Goth Method is a graphic novel that not only depicts the struggles of being a square peg in a round hole, but celebrates it. Our hero is on a continuous journey to figure out her role in every aspect of life. Be it at home, work, on the internet, in relationships, or in her own feelings of self-worth and identity, The Lazy Goth discovers that no matter what, she is "enough."

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Humor

96 pages, Hardcover

Published December 8, 2020

Reviews

[Meagan (she/her) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute comic for those current and former goths.

[Kimmy Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was made with so much love. I adore The Lazy Goth and all of the characters. I'm so glad I got this book and you should get it, too. You will not be disappointed. I especially love the interview at the end.

[Bexa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very simplistic drawings that still provide a great discussion on life and includes lots of humor and great advice from animal friends. I am going to have to check out her webcomic because I want more.

[Seras23 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely wonderful. Fun and accurate for lazy goths. It's also a lovely message that even if you are a lazy goth, you are still goth enough. <3

[Liesl · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick fast read, that had me nodding my head in agreement, and laughing out loud.

[Cromaine Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

A goofy and quick read for anyone who is (or used to be) a goth kid. The illustrations are cute and totally relatable.

Recommended by adult services manager Meagan

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reminds me of me in college!

[Maeve · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of comics (categorized into beauty, fashion, home, people, and motivation) about a lazy, introverted goth.

A cute set of comics...but I wasn't a fan of the illustrations.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

ok. not really a story line - one episode at a time. not terribel, just not great

[Kelly Teen Librarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

laugh out loud funny. relatable 💯

[Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've loved the webcomic for ages so I'm very glad I bought this. It's beautifully produced and I really liked the interview at the end.

[Mansi Qadeer]

Lazy no efficient is the key to every genius mostly found in Pakistanis that actually are from Persian tribe that are from Indian soil. #goth

But I got my student think. Goal achieved.