3.5 stars.

Let me start by saying that I am not the best audience for this book. That absolutely played a part in my ability to connect with it. Bechdel strips bare the hardships of her childhood, an abusive yet absent father, and discovering her own sexual identity. It is definitely a poignant piece with plenty of emotional currency. The writing is good, but is a little overly academic...this makes sense given the context, but does make the story slightly less accessible. This is not a linear timeline piece, but it does weave together the storylines well and draws several connections between past and present, father and daughter. It can be a difficult and overwhelming read at times. For me this was just an okay read, but I can see immense value in it and the potential for it to connect with other readers.