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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss. 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. no reviews | add a review
LIVE. LAUGH. LOVE. or EXIST. SMURK. LURK Julie Houts has cultivated a devoted following as 'Instagram's favourite illustrator' (Vogue) by lampooning the conflicting messages and images women consume and share with the world every day. A collection of darkly comic illustrated essays, Literally Me chronicles the daily exploits of 'slightly antisocial heroines' (Refinery29) in vivid, excruciatingly funny detail, including: The beauty routine of a deranged bride who aspires to be 'truly without flaws' on her wedding day What happens when Kylie Jenner has an existential crisis and can no longer 'step out' A journey to Coachella by the Four Horsewomen of the Apocalypse The true dating confessions of a fembot The terrifying description for Alice Staunch's book How to be the Perfect Feminist Literally Me marks the launch of a brilliant new social satirist. Julie's singular voice and beautiful illustrations reveal the truth about the absurdity of life in the social media age: the line between becoming a total 'Girlboss' and a 21st-century American Psycho is razor-thin. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)305.4202Social sciences Social Sciences; Sociology and anthropology Groups of people Women Role in society, statusLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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