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If you liked The Diary of a Teenage Girl: An Account in Words and Pictures, here are the top 13 books to read next:
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Save:My New York Diary by Julie Doucet is an autobiographical graphic novel detailing her experiences in New York City after high school. Doucet shares her journey through art school, a tumultuous relationship with a possessive boyfriend, and her struggles with epilepsy. The story captures the raw and chaotic nature of her life, filled with both artistic ambition and personal challenges. While the plot includes moments of familiar struggles, it often feels one-sided, offering a snapshot of her perspective without extensive exploration of other characters' viewpoints.
The writing style is engaging but at times awkward, reflecting Doucet's background as a native French speaker. Readers may find the cluttered artwork both captivating and distracting, with each page densely packed with details that mirror the disarray in her life. This graphic novel not only provides humorous and poignant insights into a young woman's coming-of-age but also serves as a historical document of 1990s New York. Despite its flaws, the work showcases Doucet's unique voice and artistic vision, making it a recommended read for fans of autobiographical comics.
- #2
Save:A raw and vital memoir that exposes the roots and consequences of violence against women - hard to read, harder to forget, and absolutely worth your attention.
- #3
Save:Make Me a Woman by Vanessa Davis is an autobiographical graphic novel that captures the author's slice-of-life experiences, including memories of summer camp, becoming bat mitzvah, and navigating relationships. The book features a mix of full-color stories and black-and-white sketches, giving it a diary-like feel. While some readers appreciate Davis's sense of humor and wit, others find the artwork to be a mix of great watercolor pieces and unfinished pencil drawings, leading to differing opinions on the overall quality of the book.
- #4
Save:A beautifully illustrated, quietly powerful graphic novel that captures the complexities of growing up, for readers who appreciate subtle, slice-of-life storytelling.
- #5
Save:Excavation: A Memoir by Wendy C. Ortiz recounts her tumultuous relationship with her eighth-grade English teacher, which began shortly after their first meeting. The memoir is structured around Ortiz's personal journal entries, capturing the complexity of her feelings as a young girl navigating an intense and inappropriate affair. While the narrative includes moments of teenage life, love, and friendship, it also explores darker themes of emotional abuse and manipulation, igniting reflections on consent and the impact of such relationships.
Ortiz's writing style is both poetic and verbose, allowing for deep emotional insight yet occasionally leading to a disjointed reading experience. The memoir invites readers to understand the internal struggles of its protagonist, blending her adolescent perspective with the wisdom of her adult self. Despite some critiques about pacing and narrative clarity, Excavation remains a raw and compelling exploration of grooming and survival, vital in the ongoing discourse around adult-teen relationships.
I slid into my seat and stifled a groan. There was always the silent exasperation that came with new teachers; the need to learn their likes and dislikes, their mannerisms, and what one had to do for... - #6
Save:An honest, heartfelt, and beautifully drawn memoir about family, addiction, and resilience - absolutely worth picking up if you want a real-life story that packs a punch.
A moving, darkly funny, and sometimes uncomfortable read about caring for elderly parents - perfect for those seeking honesty, candor, and a bit of humor in the struggle. Not an easy ride, but a memorable and important one nonetheless.
- #8
Save:Raw, intense, and deeply moving - a must-read for those interested in the darkest depths and greatest resiliencies of the human psyche, but not for the faint of heart.
THE DAY I OPENED my private practice as a psychologist, I sat smugly in my office. Fortified with the knowledge I’d acquired, taking comfort in the rules I’d learned, I looked forward to having patien... - #9
Save:Brilliantly written and disturbingly intense, "My Absolute Darling" is a masterful debut that demands emotional resilience. It’s unforgettable, but readers should proceed with caution - this is a tough, rewarding, and deeply uncomfortable read.
The old house hunkers on its hill, all peeling white paint, bay windows, and spindled wooden railings overgrown with climbing roses and poison oak. Rose runners have prized off clapboards that now han... - #10
Save:A moving, eye-opening graphic memoir that brings history and personal experience together in an unforgettable way - absolutely worth reading for fans of memoir, history, or powerful storytelling.
