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Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things ...

Allie Brosh

Start date: February 5, 2015

Finish date: February 7, 2015

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Discussion leader: Karen

Why we're reading this: Based on Brosh's wildly popular blog, the book is both funny and introspective. Great choice for the grap…more
[close] Based on Brosh's wildly popular blog, the book is both funny and introspective. Great choice for the graphic category.

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Aug 18, 2015 Heidi rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary

I was laughing out loud as I read this. It was great and funny and made me feel better about my own foibles - and my dogs.

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Jan 29, 2023 Brooke Williams rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2023-reads

The beautiful chapter on depression juxtaposed with the multiple love songs to challenging dogs makes this one to read and share.

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Jun 28, 2017 Sarah rated it it was amazing

Shelves: non-fiction, humour, auto-and-biography, comics

I originally found out about the Hyperbole And A Half blog when I was linked to the 'Clean All The Things' post, and Allie Brosh won my undying love after the 'Alot' post.

Unfortunately the Alot is not included in this book, but C All The T is.

This book is funny and touching and ridiculous and wonderful. It made me laugh out loud and it made me pause to think.

Some of it is a well written and articulated description of what it's like to live with depression and other mental health issues, and som ...more

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Feb 23, 2014 Amy rated it really liked it

Most people over time have felt all the feelings in this book (if not, good for you? I'm not so sure), I know I have except wondering if my pet was retarded. My pet is brilliant. Ok, she may have just tried to eat a twist tie. In any case, if you've ever been down or felt lost, read this book. You are not alone and do not have a cone on your head, so you've got that going for you. ...more

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