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Alison Bechdel

Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama

Alison BechdelNonfiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 2012

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Alison Bechdel

Are You My Mother?

Nonfiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

290

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Are You My Mother? by Alison Bechdel is a graphic memoir that examines the author's complex relationship with her mother, Helen. It blends elements of memoir, dream interpretation, psychoanalysis, and literature within a non-linear narrative that spans Bechdel’s life, exploring themes like family dynamics, self-discovery, and emotional struggles. Topics include depression, emotional neglect, self-identity, and intimate relationships.

Contemplative

Emotional

Mysterious

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.0

34,990 ratings

60%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alison Bechdel’s Are You My Mother? impresses with its profound introspection and intricate illustrations, examining the complex relationship with her mother. Critics commend its depth and literary references, though some find the narrative dense and occasionally inaccessible. Overall, it’s a richly detailed, thought-provoking memoir that resonates deeply with readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Are You My Mother??

Readers who enjoy Are You My Mother? by Alison Bechdel are typically interested in graphic memoirs exploring complex family dynamics and self-discovery. Fans of Fun Home or Art Spiegelman’s Maus will appreciate Bechdel's introspective narrative and unique storytelling style.

4.0

34,990 ratings

60%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

290

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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