34 pages • 1 hour read
Allie BroshHyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened
Nonfiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh is a nonfiction adult graphic memoir that humorously and poignantly recounts the author's everyday experiences through standalone chapters featuring her unique illustrations. The book weaves through themes of mental health, childhood adventures, and life with dogs, based on her popular web-comic and enriched with new material. The book touches on the author's struggles with mental illness, including depression and feelings of suicidal ideation.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh balances humor and depth with its relatable, quirky illustrations and personal anecdotes. Praised for its raw look at mental health and human experience, it blends comedy with earnestness. Critics note while the book resonates deeply, its style may feel repetitive for some readers. Overall, it's an engaging and poignant read.
Who Should Read Hyperbole and a Half?
Readers who enjoy humorous, illustrated memoirs with a touch of raw, emotional honesty will find Hyperbole and a Half captivating. Fans of Jenny Lawson's Let's Pretend This Never Happened or David Sedaris’s Naked will appreciate Allie Brosh's unique, comic storytelling style combined with her candid reflections on life and mental health.
RecommendedReading Age
15+yearsLexile Level
1040LBook Details
Humor
Auto/Biographical Fiction
Biography
Identity: Mental Health
Life/Time: Childhood & Youth
Relationships: Mothers
Mental Illness
Depression / Suicide
Animals