Julie Houts

This book immediately caught my eye on our library's shelf. It's "graphic novel" classification led me to a certain expectation; however, the book was more of an assortment of comedic essays mixed with drawings and comics. I read some pretty scathing reviews of the book, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I definitely took it to be more satirical than supportive of today's social climate, pointing a funny/sad finger at the pressures young women face today in an increasingly superficial world. Several times, I laughed out loud and the artwork was wonderful. I showed my coworkers passages that especially stood out, which is something I rarely do. I definitely recommend this book.… (more)