Ariel Schrag’s graphic memoir Awkward and Definition is the first graphic memoir I have sat down
and chosen to read. Previous to reading these two books I knew who Schrag was
and what her books were about. Before I started reading I had an assumption of
how I would feel about her books. Her memoirs are full of brutal, unflattering
honesty, and to me this was refreshing; normally when I read books I read about
situations that will never/could never happen to me, but her books are the
complete opposite. Schrag’s books re completely ordinary. They’re about her
dealing with relationships, her obsessions, and her exploration into sexuality
as she discovers her bisexuality. Her books remind you that it’s okay; that
even though it may seem awkward to you, other people have probably done it too.
Although some parts of the memoir felt unnecessary it she writes in such a
lighthearted way about her teenage years, and failed threesomes. I think
Schrags book is well written and enjoyable for a graphic novel.
I enjoy her quirky drawings and that her book looks just
like personal journal extracts. I feel all these details help with the reminiscing
feeling these memoirs put out. Her book may be confusing or boring at times,
but it is about real life events, and I feel this reminded me that ‘ya,
sometimes life is boring’. Although Ariel Schrag could have easily made up her
stories, her memoirs make you feel like she could have been your best friend in
high school, she even reminded me of an old acquaintance from high school. Schrag's book amkes her feel very down to Earth and friendly. Ariel Schrag may not have been my typical high school friend, but this book reminds
you that its okay to be awkward and unsure at times. This book reminds you that
completely ordinary isn’t always boring.
Due to it being near Christmas, I felt you guys would enjoy this.
KB
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