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Andrews McMeel Publishing (2016), Edition: Illustrated, 112 pages
Description
These casually drawn, perfectly on-point comics by the hugely popular young Brooklyn-based artist Sarah Andersen are for the rest of us. They document the wasting of entire beautiful weekends on the internet, the unbearable agony of holding hands on the street with a gorgeous guy, and dreaming all day of getting home and back into pajamas. In other words, the horrors and awkwardness of young modern life. Oh and they are totally not autobiographical. At all. Adulthood Is a Myth presents many fan favorites plus dozens of all-new comics exclusive to this book. Like the work of fellow Millennial authors Allie Brosh, Grace Helbig, and Gemma Correll, Sarah's frankness on personal issues like body image, self-consciousness, introversion, relationships, and the frequency of bra-washing makes her comics highly relatable and deeply hilarious.… (more)
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LibraryThing member les121
This is an adorable collection. I love Sarah's work. She makes me giggle and, at the same time, feel deeply understood. The physical book doesn't have a substantial page count, but it's high quality - the perfect gift or addition to your bookshelf.
LibraryThing member DanieXJ
I think that I had seen a reblog or two of this artist’s art on Tumblr, but, I’d never read any amount of them at one time.
Most of them are funny, too close to the truth, or both.
I especially liked the chortling uterus. All those, so, so true. Also the book ones made way too much sense. And
Most of them are funny, too close to the truth, or both.
I especially liked the chortling uterus. All those, so, so true. Also the book ones made way too much sense. And
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honestly for a big portion of them I just found myself nodding in agreement with them. Pretty awesome (now onto reading the second book) Show Less
LibraryThing member Kaethe
It's flocked!
I've never had a book with flocking on the cover before. I love it. I hope on the next edition they extend the flocking to the cheeks, because I have never stopped enjoying Pat the Bunny.
This was a gift from my beloved husband who is, after twenty-three years of marriage, finally
Natasha and I sat side-by-side at the kitchen table, reading together. Apparently I read more slowly than she...nope, I'm sure it's just that I take longer to look at the pictures. We laughed at all the same things. Pretty much all of it feels like it could be about me, except the stuff that is obviously about a younger woman in Brooklyn. But all the introversion, and bed, and books, and critters? Yeah.
Totally loved it, not least because it's a shared amusement. Can't wait to read more.
Personal Flocked! Copy
I've never had a book with flocking on the cover before. I love it. I hope on the next edition they extend the flocking to the cheeks, because I have never stopped enjoying Pat the Bunny.
This was a gift from my beloved husband who is, after twenty-three years of marriage, finally
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comfortable giving me books. (His secret is cartoons and comics, which I rarely buy for myself but always love and re-read.) Right now, he tells me, most of his favorite web comics are created by women. He only recently started sharing Sarah's Scribbles with me, but I am so there.Natasha and I sat side-by-side at the kitchen table, reading together. Apparently I read more slowly than she...nope, I'm sure it's just that I take longer to look at the pictures. We laughed at all the same things. Pretty much all of it feels like it could be about me, except the stuff that is obviously about a younger woman in Brooklyn. But all the introversion, and bed, and books, and critters? Yeah.
Totally loved it, not least because it's a shared amusement. Can't wait to read more.
Personal Flocked! Copy
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LibraryThing member bragan
A collection of simply but adorably drawn little comics about such topics as the emotional trials of introverts, the difficulty of getting out of bed, relationship anxieties, menstrual cramps, bookishness, and clothes (both the buying of them and the leaving of them in stinky piles on the floor).
Why does there appear to be only one of these collections? I want to go out and buy five more of them right now.
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It's a complete delight start to finish, and I found many of the feelings and situations depicted so utterly relatable that it was downright painful. But hilariously so.Why does there appear to be only one of these collections? I want to go out and buy five more of them right now.
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LibraryThing member Mmollett
It was beautiful. I related to about 95% of this book. This book is mostly me.
LibraryThing member foggidawn
Considering that you are probably somewhat bookish and are reading this on the Internet, you've probably seen some of Anderson's comics before. They're cute, and I can relate to about 75% of them, so I enjoyed this book and would recommend it, particularly to other bookish introverts who struggle
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with feelings of inadequate adultishness. Show Less
LibraryThing member Andibook
Comics about being a(n imposter) adult, basically. Light, fun, honest, realistic. Addresses things like anxiety, but not in a dark way. Perfect for any young adults, but particularly people who identify as introverted and/or people who experience anxiety.
LibraryThing member photonegative
On the one hand, I always feel like books of webcomics are a waste, because they're just right there on the Internet for you to see whenever you want, but on the other hand, Sarah just really gets me on a cosmic level, and it was nice to spend 45 minutes flipping through page after page of comics
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LibraryThing member aurorapaigem
This is the story of my life! No, I'm serious. I feel like she followed me around and made comics about my day. HILARIOUS!
LibraryThing member bucketofrhymes
Awesome art style. And way more relatable than I'm comfortable admitting.
LibraryThing member lissabeth21
Meh... I liked it because it's truthful and I disliked it because it's truthful. My goal is to figure out how to help my kids avoid this type of unfocused existence. It's okay to feel like this sometimes... I guess I just believe it is incredibly negative and wasteful to identify your life this way.
LibraryThing member Tiffy_Reads
Loved loved loved this!! Totally connected with every topic it covered. :)
LibraryThing member photonegative
On the one hand, I always feel like books of webcomics are a waste, because they're just right there on the Internet for you to see whenever you want, but on the other hand, Sarah just really gets me on a cosmic level, and it was nice to spend 45 minutes flipping through page after page of comics
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that speak to my very soul. Show Less
LibraryThing member MickyFine
A funny, charming, and relatable collection of comics. A quick read that was exactly as enjoyable as I'd hoped.
LibraryThing member trile1000
Delightful collection of comic strips that young adults can truly relate with. From dating, to the bookworm life, to doing laundry, it's humorous and fun.
LibraryThing member villemezbrown
Amazing and hilarious!
LibraryThing member sweetiegherkin
This book contains a collection of comic sketches by the author. There is not a story in terms of a beginning, middle, and end; however, there is a throughline loosely connecting the vignettes, namely dealing with issues related to keeping oneself sane and on track throughout life's ups and downs.
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The illustrations are in a cartoonish style, but that is fitting with the tone of the work. Anderson's observations are relatable and humorous -- I found myself laughing out a loud more than a few times with this book! Show Less
LibraryThing member sashame
the popularization of a pseudo-new-sincerity genre of flippant yet genuine slice-of-life comics on twitter/tumblr in the past few years has made this sort of collection seem tried and tired; but sarah andersen did it back in 2014 better than anyone does it now in 2018, updating the style of kate
this first collection gives the impression that andersen had no pretensions to greatness in her early comics (much like beaton), and as a result a lack of direction haunts the collection
still cute and fun tho
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beaton's legendary diary comic for the younger millennialsthis first collection gives the impression that andersen had no pretensions to greatness in her early comics (much like beaton), and as a result a lack of direction haunts the collection
still cute and fun tho
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LibraryThing member Carolesrandomlife
It has been ages since I picked up a book of comic strips. I saw a couple of positive remarks about this book and grabbed it immediately. Once I started reading these comics, I couldn't put the book down. I had never seen the Sarah Scribbles character before and was really excited to see what this
I was surprised by how much I was able to related to this funny little book of comics. There were entries about books, being an introvert, clothes, and all kind of little things that come up in life. Some of the comics made me glad that I am not the only one that has noticed some of these things. These were comics that I found myself constantly sharing with my husband. He likes it when I try to make reading a group sport.
The artwork in this book wasn't complex but it worked well. I think that art really was perfect to illustrate this imperfect little character. I would recommend this wonderful book of comics. I think just about everyone can find something amusing in this awesome little book. I will be keeping my eye out for other Sarah Scribbles adventures.
I received an advance reader edition of this book from Andrews McMeel Publishing via NetGalley for the purpose of providing an honest review.
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was all about.I was surprised by how much I was able to related to this funny little book of comics. There were entries about books, being an introvert, clothes, and all kind of little things that come up in life. Some of the comics made me glad that I am not the only one that has noticed some of these things. These were comics that I found myself constantly sharing with my husband. He likes it when I try to make reading a group sport.
The artwork in this book wasn't complex but it worked well. I think that art really was perfect to illustrate this imperfect little character. I would recommend this wonderful book of comics. I think just about everyone can find something amusing in this awesome little book. I will be keeping my eye out for other Sarah Scribbles adventures.
I received an advance reader edition of this book from Andrews McMeel Publishing via NetGalley for the purpose of providing an honest review.
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LibraryThing member brakketh
A fun read about when adulthood begins and the life of an introvert.
LibraryThing member Vanessa_Menezes
This was so amazing! It was so funny and I could relate with almost everything in this book. Just loved it :)
LibraryThing member DzejnCrvena
Most of the situations in the panels are somewhat relatable. Cute and distinct art style. Surely, lots of people know this comic by now. I forgot to read this last year.
I remember sharing one panel about job hunting but not wanting to go outside (circa 2014)...
It's been half a decade since then;
I remember sharing one panel about job hunting but not wanting to go outside (circa 2014)...
It's been half a decade since then;
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the said comic still represents a true story (in my case) right now. Show Less
LibraryThing member AliceaP
Adulthood is a Myth by Sarah Andersen marks the beginning of her illustrated web comic being released in book format. Andersen's art is full of humor about her day-to-day life as a single lady who'd rather stay at home than socialize. [A/N: If you're not into jokes about menstruation then this
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isn't the book for you.] A lot of her jokes focus on how she doesn't want kids, in general doesn't like people, and prefers to stay at home to eat and sleep. (Some of these things seem eerily familiar to me...) Her art style is quite cartoon-y and definitely keeps the feel of her beginnings as an Internet comics artist (in the best way possible). Show Less
LibraryThing member MontzaleeW
Adulthood is a Myth is a wonderful book on life. It tells how most of us act and feel deep inside but never let it out which is really funny and childish when it comes right down to it, and funny. The drawings are expressive and delightful. She takes on all aspects of life from eating, internet,
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socializing, dating, reading, families, PMS, and more. Quite a clever book and title. I received this book from NetGalley for a honest review. Show Less
LibraryThing member phoibee
Thanks, Sarah Andersen. You made me aware that I am not a special snowflake. I relate with almost everything here. I also wait for this so-called adulthood to start. I believe you. I think it's a myth.
This is a collection of comic strips I see online. The humorous comics by Sarah Andersen are
This is a collection of comic strips I see online. The humorous comics by Sarah Andersen are
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relatable. Her character is cute and funny. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2016
Physical description
112 p.; 8 inches
ISBN
9781449474195
UPC
050837351073