Synopses & Reviews
For the first time in seven years, Allie Brosh — beloved author and artist of the extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller Hyperbole and a Half — returns with a new collection of comedic, autobiographical, and illustrated essays.
Solutions and Other Problems includes humorous stories from Allie
Brosh's childhood; the adventures of her very bad animals; merciless
dissection of her own character flaws; incisive essays on grief,
loneliness, and powerlessness; as well as reflections on the absurdity
of modern life.
This full-color, beautifully illustrated edition features all-new material with more than 1,600 pieces of art.
Solutions and Other Problems marks the return of a beloved
American humorist who has "the observational skills of a scientist, the
creativity of an artist, and the wit of a comedian" (Bill Gates).
Review
"Brosh's storytelling is so
distinctive and compelling it's like suddenly running in to a friend you
feared was lost forever....For Brosh's
millions of fans, this is well worth the wait."
Kirkus
Review
"Through it all, [Brosh] is
refreshingly vulnerable and honest. In trying to overcome her
weaknesses, by spending a night alone in the woods, she reminds us that
it's okay not to be okay."
Library Journal (Starred Review)
Review
"Gut-busting....Brosh has a knack for seeding a small, choice
detail that snowballs into existential chaos....[Her] spidery and
demented digital portraits, a visual expression of fun-house mirror
anxiety, fits her material perfectly."
Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
About the Author
Allie Brosh is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Hyperbole and a Half, which was named the Goodreads Choice Award Winner for Best Humor Book of the Year. Brosh has also given herself many prestigious awards, including "fanciest horse drawing" and "most likely to succeed." HyperboleandaHalf.blogspot.com