Solutions and Other Problems

 Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh    518 pages

It's been 7 years (!!) since Hyperbole and a Half and Allie Brosh is back!  This is a new collection of funny, illustrated autobiographical essays.  And, like her first book, some of the stories are bit more sad than funny, all of them are quirky (and some of them are probably relatable to some of us).  Whether it's about naughty animals, childhood adventures, or introspective essays about loneliness and grief, this collection is filled with honesty (and some very funny illustrations).

Like her first book, I found some of the essays to be really funny (meaning, don't read them in bed before sleep if you're already tired . . . ) and some of them to be kind of sad and thoughtful. Not everything resonated with me, but I enjoyed the book --- and absolutely loved some of the stories. Like, the one about the argument she got into with her ex-husband which culminates in a directive about choosing bananas at the store (or not).  Welcome back, Allie!!