Barry, Lynda
My Perfect Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9781770465657
- author:
- Barry, Lynda
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Drawn and Quarterly
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 15.3 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Humour, Form, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Lynda Barry's My Perfect Life is a poignant and humorous collection that captures the ups and downs of middle school. Collected from her strip Ernie Pook's Comeek, this book follows Maybonne Mullen as she navigates the challenges of adolescence. From the mortifying highs to the brutal reality checks, Lynda Barry's work offers a relatable and authentic portrayal of teenage life. Alongside her little sister Marlys, Maybonne faces the usual struggles of junior high, including bullying, family drama, and first experiences with romance. However, beneath the surface, Maybonne's home life is marked by difficulties, including parents struggling with addiction. As Maybonne begins a new school year, full of promise and excitement, she soon finds herself facing harsh realities that leave her withdrawn and jaded. This powerful and engaging collection offers a candid look at the complexities of growing up.
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