one of the obvious reasons that this book didn't work for me is bc it's a graphic novel and ig those are just not for me. I ako zanemarimo nekolicinu mladalačkih ('self-indulgent') krindž momenata, bilo je emocionalno uživanje probijati se kroz ovu knjigu kao kroz neku džunglu, gde ne znam šta se sledeće krije u dubini.

Adverse child experiences around the self and creation socialized me in a way that will likely last for the rest of my life.I very deliberately don't read enough of the things to know whether that level of reflexiveness is common – certainly crippling levels of self-awareness are a mainstay of the genre – but I found this one much more engaging than most because I've seldom seen it done with quite such a combination of artistry and exasperation. The people that will really love this comic are the ones that will relate to the messiness of mental illness and this comic does nothing to encourage seeking help - instead it seems to share the message that it's okay to wallow and stay blinded by your own misery. It felt like looking into a mirror with each page I read and I got really caught up (so much so that I burned my dinner) and honestly I didn't expect to be so influenced by Zoe's story.

Način na koji se naracije, likovi, stilovi, tokovi misli i radnje odvijaju i smenjuju je kao da je istresla moj mozak na papir. A burst of creative energy that gives us a remarkable piece of art with artists pieces of themselves embedded into it. Her philosophy, her illustrations, and her worldview are IMO worth taking a look at if you can handle the subject material. The author provides well-narrated insights into the experience of depression—insights that were enlightening, and that can help the reader be more empathetic.There's no consistency to the artwork and while this does a decent job of reflecting the muddled mind, it had a rather nonsensical feel. So let’s reframe that slightly and say I wish we lived in a world where Zoe Thorogood could concentrate entirely on her own personal projects like the autobiographical It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth, published this week by Image Comics. IT’S LONELY AT THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH is an intimate metanarrative that looks into the life of a selfish artist who must create for her own survival. If you are ever looking for a book that serves as the ultimate example of comics that do things that only comics can then this should be your go-to tome. Forbes' "Best Graphic Novels of 2022" list "Thorogood elevates the dark material with her expressive use of the comics medium and the urgency of her voice.