Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel is an autobiography that, I'll admit, I had major difficulty reading.

I really struggle with autobiographies, especially darker ones that are difficult to read. This one was certainly very difficult for me.

I was recommended this one, so I dove into it pretty blind. At first I wasn't sure what to think. I almost DNFed because of how difficult it was for me. I always feel like I'm being nosey when I read autobiographies and such about dysfunctional families. Like I'm trespassing into their lives or reading a personal journal. Needless to say, it made me incredibly uncomfortable...

But something about this graphic novel just wouldn't let me put it down.

I really loved all of the notes that the author added to point out certain things. And the little splashes of "normalcy" and humor were very refreshing.

This story must have been an incredibly therapeutic thing to write. I just couldn't stop thinking about how the author must have felt once the story was completed.

Of course, this book certainly won't be for everyone. In fact, I don't think it was really for me either. But I am very happy that I took the time to read it and, despite my personal rating, I would highly recommend giving it a go.