Likewise: The High School Comic Chronicles of Ariel Schrag (High School Chronicles of Ariel Schrag)

I loved her earlier books with all my heart. This one, I can't even finish- it's too raw, too emotionally painful, and far too stream-of-consciousness and meandering. I'm sad that it didn't work for me. I think that in a lot of ways it felt self-indulgent- I was on page 200 & something and nothing had happened except a lot of wallowing in loneliness for Sally.

I found the drawing to be more interesting than in the earlier work- which is why I gave it two stars despite not finishing it. Schrag is taking some chances here, both with the text and, in my eyes, more successfully with the drawing.

I think this was probably cathartic to write. I'm holding out for the next one, whatever it will be.

There were parts that I totally identified with and then it ran all over the place. It took me a few days to finish(I was determined). I will look for her others.

It looked like there was some interesting usage of varying art styles, but I really couldn't bear to read it---it's apparently ALL stream-of-consciousness, in tiny text. So, skimmed and pretty much given up.

Have read enough of this to know I can't read it--so far have found no redeeming qualities!