Dancing at the Pity Party: A Dead Mom Graphic Memoir
Dancing at the Pity Party: A Dead Mom Graphic Memoir
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020202
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Contemporary
2020
Adult
14-18 years
GN810L
Super Short Summary
Dancing at the Pity Party: A Dead Mom Graphic Memoir by Tyler Feder explores the author's journey through grief after her mother's death. Through illustrations and narrative, Feder captures the emotional landscape of mourning, celebrating her mother's life while navigating personal loss. The memoir offers a heartfelt and relatable depiction of experiencing and coping with the death of a loved one.
Emotional
Bittersweet
Melancholic
Heartwarming
Humorous
Reviews & Readership
11,397 ratings
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Review Roundup
Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder is lauded for its heartfelt and relatable exploration of grief, using humor and poignant illustrations. Feder's honesty resonates, providing comfort to those who have experienced loss. However, some may find its emotional intensity overwhelming. Despite this, the memoir stands out as a touching tribute and a unique graphic narrative.
Who Should Read Dancing at the Pity Party: A Dead Mom Graphic Memoir?
Readers who enjoyed Fun Home by Alison Bechdel or Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast will appreciate Dancing at the Pity Party. This graphic memoir appeals to those interested in introspective, heartfelt narratives on loss, grief, and humor.
11,397 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
202
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Contemporary
2020
Adult
14-18 years
GN810L
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