Warning for young or religious readers: this is pornographic (i.e. it portrays sex and nudity). That said, it also has a lot to say about about death and relationships that is interesting and worth reading. ( )

I mean it's Fun Home. How could it not be 5 stars. ( )

Donated by Catherine Chambers

Love graphics and love memoirs, Alison Bechel had a terrible childhood. Her father was the third generation in the funeral business. It is creepy enough to be around funeral decor and have t0 be very solemn always in public but but little kids having to prep the viewing room with the folding chairs and always be immaculare is a fun part of childhood.

I had the experience of working in the upstair apartment of a funeral home temporarily. My first husband's law practice was there. The wallpaper and carpet were funeral home style. The worst part was that I know where the caskets had been.

Alison's farher was eccentric and a perfectionist, not one to give warm hugs. He had affairs with the men he hired and I will never forgive for demanding help with the embalming of a client. Not much help but just being there with a naked corpse is not a good experience for any child.

This book is one of deeply troubled childhood. The graphics and writing was top notch and now I want to read her book about her mother.

One of the true monumental classics of graphic fiction. Heart-wrenching, insightful and endlessly engaging. A microcosm of queerness in the 20th century. A must-read ( )