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

By Allie Brosh

Book Overview

A #1 New York Times bestselling illustrated memoir, this "funny and smart as hell" (Bill Gates) collection captures everyday life, mental health, and human absurdity through deceptively simple drawings and razor-sharp wit.

Every time Allie Brosh posted a new piece on her beloved blog Hyperbole and a Half, the internet erupted--and now her breakout book brings that voice to the page in full color. Featuring new content, this expanded edition includes ten never-before-seen essays, a fully revised and expanded piece, and fan favorites such as "The God of Cake," "Dogs Don't Understand Basic Concepts Like Moving," and the groundbreaking essays "Adventures in Depression" and "Depression Part Two," widely praised for their honesty and insight.

With minimalist illustrations and brutally funny observations, Brosh explores dogs, cake, growing up, emotional chaos, and the strange logic of the human mind. Her work manages to be laugh-out-loud hilarious while also offering one of the most relatable and accessible portrayals of depression ever written.

Funny, smart, and emotionally resonant, this illustrated essay collection launched Allie Brosh as a major voice in American humor and remains a defining work of contemporary humor.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1451666179
• ISBN13: 9781451666175
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Gallery Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Overall very funny, silly book.

If your looking for a true storyline this isn't for you. Its just randomness life events.

Very Raw

You may love this book if you are braced and ready to reflect on your own patterns. I love memoirs, and it's not a surprise that some points had me grieving for her but it made it hard for me to read. My review is for the sensitive readers. Take your time! Great graphic novel!

A riot

It’s funny cuz it’s true kinda stuff. Finally bought a copy, blasted through it, my wife is now laughing out loud sitting next to me making me buy another copy to gift her sister. Great read , great gift book

If you liked her comics, you'll love her book.