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A review by littleredmacks
It's Lonely At The Centre Of The Earth by Zoe Thorogood
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
This book offers a moving journey through the author's life as an autobiographical comic. The artwork, though occasionally inconsistent in its appeal for me, cleverly changed for the nuances of each story. The decision to vary the art style according to the narrative added a lot of depth to this story.
One of my favorite things was that the narrator broke the fourth wall frequently and allowed readers to be part of intimate dialogue.
The comic really dives into how art can be a lifeline during tough times, regardless of if anyone else gets to see it. The one line that stuck with me the most was "Maybe I'd be dead if not for this. But instead I'm going to make something that didn't exist before and I think that's beautiful."
The narrator doesn't hold back on sharing their experiences with depression, imposter syndrome, or anxiety and consistently confronts the reader with raw honesty which often made it feel as if we were getting a glimpse into her diary or having a conversation with her. The line "I just have to make it through this month. I will be happy after this. I'll prove it. I will be happy" hit so close to home as someone who struggles with many of the same issues.
One of my favorite things was that the narrator broke the fourth wall frequently and allowed readers to be part of intimate dialogue.
The comic really dives into how art can be a lifeline during tough times, regardless of if anyone else gets to see it. The one line that stuck with me the most was "Maybe I'd be dead if not for this. But instead I'm going to make something that didn't exist before and I think that's beautiful."
The narrator doesn't hold back on sharing their experiences with depression, imposter syndrome, or anxiety and consistently confronts the reader with raw honesty which often made it feel as if we were getting a glimpse into her diary or having a conversation with her. The line "I just have to make it through this month. I will be happy after this. I'll prove it. I will be happy" hit so close to home as someone who struggles with many of the same issues.