Based on her actual experiences, Debbie Tung's Quiet Girl In A Noisy World was tranquil but entertaining. Accompanied by her adorable illustrations, Tung penned a good book to read for every occasion. It understands the silence that is not only desired by introverts but also by the exhausted wishing to lull the noise around us even just for a moment.

What I enjoyed best in this book was how she and her husband adapted to each other. He was an extrovert but he invariably understood her. He knew when she needed her own time and space and when to get out of a crowd. It’s really nice to see them fit with one another perfectly.

I think this would be best read during a rainy day or when cuddling is needed. I recommend it!

I loved this so much!
Quiet Girl in a Noisy World provides a much needed look into the life and inner-ramblings of an introverted woman.
As someone who has been an introvert my whole life, and in a very extroverted family, it took me over 20 years to realize I was introverted. I'm lucky enough in a way because I come across as extroverted for the most part, and I attribute that to more nurture than nature, I learnt to adapt in order to get through life easier.
A few years ago, though, I took sometime to get to know myself and I realized that I was introverted. I needed time to recharge, I love being on my own and I hate small talk. I learnt to embrace that part of me, I became confident in my introvertedness and in turn people quickly accepted that as who I am. My family for the most part get that I need to be on my own a lot, that I need a heads up if people are coming over and that I usually turn down invites out. I'm so thankful that they don't try to make me change to suit their own lifestyles.

I identified with this graphic novel so immensely. Quiet Girl in a Noisy World would be the perfect gift to a young introvert still finding their feet, to help them learn to accept themselves as they are, saving them a lot of trouble down the line, but it also would be great for extroverts to read if they have introverted loved ones so that they can better understand them as well. I can't recommend this enough, seriously!

Not bad, but repetitive. The relationship between the narrator and her husband was cute and read true to life between couples with very different personalities.

Quiet Girl in a Noisy World is a very brave, very honest book, as author Debbie Tung opens her heart and mind to the world through her cartoons.

Like many introverts, Tung faced major pressure to conform to an extrovert ideal and waves of guilt when she didn't. Preferring a quiet evening with a book to a party is considered weird in a world that values lots of interactions all the time.

Tung proves that sometimes quiet people have a lot to say. Introverts like me who read her slices of life about being an introvert will find ourselves nodding along as she thinks about embarrassing moments from years ago, wants to find a way out of a draining group setting, and represents her social battery with a battery meter like on the phone.

Extroverts could also gain some insights on how the other half lives., thinks, and feels. If you ever wondered why your introverted friends do things, this book is for you. Of course, some caution is in order. Not every thing applies to every Introvert because there are degrees of introversion, and so not all Introverts are Introverted in the same way as Tung, plus I think there's a little bit of exaggeration for comic effect.

Overall, this book is very brave. as the author shares her heart in the world with plenty of honesty, and just enough humor to make it go down right. This book is the graphic novel answer to Quiet. as it shows the joys and sorrows of introversion in an accessible, fun, and easy to read way. Highly recommended.

<p>Yay! Another book that conforms to my world view! Introverts of the world unite (albeit, separately, in their own homes, with blankets and mugs of hot chocolate and/or tea)!</p>

<p>Now, I'm back -- with my cup of hot chocolate.</p>

<p>So if you're an introvert, read this quiet graphic novel and nod along knowingly. If you're not an introvert, read it too for insight into why one of your friends seems so antisocial sometimes -- you know the one, that friend at the party who somehow finds a bookshelf and sits there reading a book they've already read before so they don't have to interact any more with people. </p>

<p>Now, <i>shush</i> internet; I need some quiet, alone time to recharge.</p>

<p><A href="https://www.librarything.com/work/20162555/book/145603026">Quiet Girl in a Noisy World</a> by Debby Tung went on sale November 7, 2017.</p>

<p><small>I received a copy free from <a href="https://www.netgalley.com/">Netgalley</a> in exchange for an honest review.</small></p>

Ce livre est tellement doux. Je pense que c'est vraiment ça, le mot qui convient le plus. On nous parle ici de l'introversion et des dérives qu'elle peut entraîner, comme la dépression et l'angoisse. Je connais bien ça puisque je suis moi-même très introvertie, alors j'ai été particulièrement touchée par pas mal de choses que fait Debbie pour tenter de donner le change, mais aussi par ses pensées, que j'ai déjà partagées. Le tout est porté par un dessin à la fois simple et porteur, dont les nuances de gris exacerbent encore les sentiments de Debbie. En bref, un plaisir, que je recommande aux introvertis et aux extravertis !

New people overwhelm her but her current friends and family give her comfort. She would prefer to be alone but she agrees to the plans that others have arranged as she doesn’t want to hurt their feelings by turning them down. She would prefer to have an empty calendar than a full one. As I read through this novel, I found myself agreeing with some of the feelings that she was acknowledging, could it be that I had some traits of an introvert?

As a young child, Debbie was quiet and preferred to be alone so this is not something that has just occurred. Debbie had been struggling with social anxiety for a few years now and she keeps her guard up. As she starts to becomes an adult, she begins to rethink how she handles her social situations.

One of the reasons that I enjoyed this graphic novel was because of the messages it was sending its readers. Debbie liked being by herself and what she was doing was fine but how she felt was causing her conflict. Debbie felt that she needed to conform, to please others but she doesn’t. Debbie needs to only please herself. Debbie also doesn’t need to be upset with herself for not fitting in with other individuals in her life, she needs to do what makes her happy. I liked the way this graphic novel presents this. I also liked the illustrations, I thought these helped fuel the energy towards the messages inside the novel. I think that many readers will be able to relate to Debbie as they read this graphic novel.

This was an arc and I hope that they keep this one page as it made me smile and it is one that I know many people will be able to relate to. This page had two sections, one section was labeled “How Other People Party” and it had individuals dancing with drinks in their hands and they were all laughing and smiling. There were streamers and a banner decorating the room. In the second section of the page, it said, “How I Party” and it had Debbie in her bed with a hot drink on her nightstand. She was sitting up with a book in her hands and she was getting excited as the plot in her book thickened. I loved this.

I received a copy of this novel from NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

This is going to be one of those reviews where my review is so much shorter than the blurb of the book.

Oh, God! Where do I even start????

Quiet Girl in a Noisy World: An Introvert’s Story is a collection of short segments that follow a timeline that begins from being a college student, to falling in love, to getting married, to having a job. I feel like Debbie was able to capture snippets of her life as an introvert, and share it with us through this Graphic Novel.

It was 101% relatable. I was all over the moon when I saw how the character thought and acted similarly to me. Usually, when I say something like ” I need to stay home today to recharge”, people are usually giving me the “WTF are you talking about” look.

Some people gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 because there was a thing or 2 that they couldn’t relate with. This sounds a bit ridiculous to me cause not everyone will have exactly the same experience. We, more or less, share a similar experience.

I believe that this book could also be a great portal for extroverts to explore. Through reading this, they can learn a bit more about introverts and understand why we do the things we do.

I really liked the illustrations. They were very simple, and crafted in black, grey, and white. It is the “you get what you see” kind of Graphic Novels, and I highly respect that. I really hate when the art on the cover of the book is something ( usually better) different from the illustrations inside the book.

I really, really, really want to have my own hardcover/ paperback version of this on my shelf, sitting so close and in my reach to grab whenever I need a little boost of self-esteem. That would never happen though because I am INTL reader, ugh.

I received an eARC in exchange with an honest review.

Started reading this on a rainy Saturday night. When I was flipping through the pages, I realised how much I understand and the know the exact feeling of not being sociable. It’s tiring and I always have to rush home to recharge.

Debbie’s illustration takes us through a journey of self-discovery, as she questions who she was and what her life’s purpose was. Her book illustrates our life-long need to identity ourselves so we can feel happier and less constrained by society’s expectations of what we should be and how we should act. In a predominantly extroverted world, it can be daunting and a little intimidating to be the exact opposite of an extrovert – quiet, intense, absorbed, anti-social (and I use the latter term loosely). You feel the need to ask ‘what is wrong with me, and why am I this way’? Well, after some research and getting answers to life-long questions, Debbie finally realizes the truth about her personality type. Her realization leads to self-discovery and acceptance, which eventually leads to self-love.

Needless to say, this graphic book spoke my whole life story. I could relate to so many aspects of Debbie’s life as an introvert, aspects like not knowing who you really are or why you do and feel things a certain way; that feeling of awkwardness when meeting new people, or the overwhelming urge to hide when surrounded by unknown faces. As an extroverted introvert who's highly sensitive to others, I could totally relate to being able to feel exactly what others are feeling and experiencing as they verbalize their feelings to you. I could relate to the desperate need to have a few days to myself to recharge after attending a social event or even a simple hangout with friends. And yes, I could totally relate to looking at your phone with dread whenever it rings! It may all sound weird to some, but it’s completely real and true.

I love the part in the book where Debbie mentions self-love; the moment you begin to understand yourself in a deeper level, is the moment you begin to accept yourself as you are - hence the beginning of the journey towards self-love and utter liberation. I also love the part where she says there is a lot of beauty in quiet strength. I couldn't have worded that any better.

Very enlightening graphic book with beautiful and accurate illustrations – no prose could've adequately described the illustrations as they were presented. Highly recommended to anyone of any personality type. If an introvert, you'll relate and understand a lot more about yourself with this book, and if an extrovert, you'll understand a lot more about introverts. For all introverts out there, don't be apologetic for who you are. Embrace it fully; you're unique just the way you are!

I received a copy of this novel from the Publisher via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 4.5 stars

Omg. This book. This is possibly one of the most relatable books I’ve ever read. I feel like I spent the entire time I was reading it saying, “Yes, me too!” and, “What? I thought I was the only person who does that!” Seriously, every page just made my little introvert heart so happy.

This graphic novel memoir follows Debbie on her journey as a young adult as she comes to terms with being an introvert in an extroverted world. The grayscale, watercolor-style illustrations are gorgeous, and each little vignette is funny and poignant.

Seeing yourself in a book is the best feeling ever, and I hope that everyone has books they see themselves in. Here are just a couple of things I found in Quiet Girl in a Noisy World that were super relatable for me:

-- Hating using the phone
-- Needing to “recharge” after lots of social interaction
-- Small talk = super awkward and difficult
-- Forgetting someone’s name just after they’ve been introduced to you
-- Just sitting at home doing NOTHING and loving it
-- ALL THE BOOKWORM APPRECIATION!
-- Seeming calm on the outside but when reality you are EXTREMELY ANXIOUS
-- Taking refuge in the bathroom
-- Bringing books with you for *just in case*

Thank you so much to Debbie Tung for creating a book that made me feel more heard and validated. I didn’t realize until I read this book how much I needed it.

So, if you’re an introvert, you should read this book because I am 99% sure you will feel less alone after reading it. And if you’re an extrovert, you should read it because I am 99% sure you will come out with more empathy for introverts and more knowledge about how you can be a better friend to introverts! Either way, (or if you don’t identify yourself as an introvert or an extrovert) it’s still just a really great, adorable book!

Thank you to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with a review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

I'm an introvert so I could relate to a lot of the situations in this book. There is minimal dialogue but Tung gets the point across clearly. The minimal text actually underlines the introversion of the main character.

The art was awesome. It was simple in that it was black and white, but the facial expressions and shading add a lot of depth to it.

Very charming!

Oh how I loved reading and admiring Every. Single. Panel. in this book.

This is every introvert's life on pages. Definitely going to buy this one for my collection on its release.

I am a huge fan of Debbie Tung's Tumblr, Wheresmybubble. I've reblogged countless comics from her, to both my personal blog and my Booklr. So, when I found out she had put together a book, I tripped over both feet and slammed into a wall in my rush to request the ARC of it.

These comics are so relatable. You may think, "Well, I'm not an introvert, so I couldn't relate." But no. Don't be fooled, these comics are scary sneaky. All those little quirks you think are solely your eccentricities, she has put ink to paper and called you out.

Plus, she focuses so much on book love, it makes me ridiculously warm and fuzzy inside.

Everyone should read these comics. Whether you're introvert or extrovert, this gives you that Not Alone feeling, plus also gives insights into that friend who, when you call uber apologetic because you have to cancel plans, they sound far too excited and it makes you uncomfortable.

So good. So, so good.

This graphic novel follows the typical antics of an introvert, and holy hell I related to it. The art and the writing is very simplistic and straight-forward but I really think how relatable it is is what made my rating so high. I found myself agreeing with almost every page and while I think the target audience was slightly older than me (as it explores university/marriage/etc) I thoroughly enjoyed it.

As a fellow INFJ, I absolutely fell in love with everything this book had to offer. It was a spectacular portrayal of exactly what it is like to live as an introvert and I really appreciated it. I found the book while playing in Netgalley and am SO HAPPY that I did.

Debbie does a wonderful job explaining herself through these comics in a way that is understandable and very relatable even if you are no introverted, but it resonates even more because I am. The comics the book contains are short ones so it is easy to start and stop where ever you are or read it all in one glorious sitting like I did. We follow Debbie through the years and into becoming an adult, I call it being a 'real adult' sometimes because even though I am in my 30s I still don't think of myself as an adult. Much like the author and these comics, I love a day in, with a blanket fort and tea or cocoa and a good book or binging a show. I love doing nothing and being alone, but sometimes feel obligated to do adult things like go out and socialize.

I loved everything about this comic compilation and appreciate this author for putting it all out there, as an introvert - I know how very hard that can be, but it really is appreciated and I loved it all.

Review on Cover2CoverBlog coming soon.

I'm an introvert, but unlike the author or this graphic novel, I consider mine as mild. I prefer just to stay at home, read a book, or watch a movie/series online than going to the beach or doing sports. That's where my reticence ends because on the contrary, I'm a talkative person, opinionated, a little assertive, and more of a motivator. However, Debbie Tung's case is more severe because she got some problem communicating and dealing with others.

I'm quite sure that a lot of introverts and bookworms can relate to Debbie, may it be close to her situation or their's is a milder condition just like mine. Being an introvert has both its pros and cons; one just need to monitor and control it so it will not take over their lives. Seeking help from friends and love ones on this condition is a huge help also, because having someone behind your back will make introverts co-exist with everyone.

This book is so important.

I identify more as an ambivert than an introvert, and while usually I lean more towards introvert than extrovert, everything about this book felt like something I could relate. My social batteries may need recharging after two hours of hanging out with friends, and often those same friends don't understand that and think I'm blowing them off and then I immediately feel bad and completely overwhelm myself with more socialising before I'm ready. This book felt like a warm hug that just swooped in with a cup of tea and a blanket, telling me that it's okay to need to unplug. It made me a bit emotional.

Accessible reads about life as an introvert are so important. Not only to those of us who live with it, but also for the people who don't and may have a hard time understanding why we may not want to talk.

This book, you guys. So important. So wonderful and important.

Debbie Tung's autobiographical tale will resonate with introverts and ambiverts alike. Her stories about finding a partner, maneuvering social gatherings, and dealing with coworkers were very relatable.

Okay I did really enjoy this book. It's cute, it's humorous, and in so many ways it is ridiculously accurate about my life.

The illustrations were so so quaint and the grey scale really fitted with the story. I loved the concept of a story progression but still including the bits and pieces of every day lives that could easily act as standalone comics.

My issue is this: the book title is 'An Introvert's Story' however I think there is definitely a blur between introversion and clinical anxiety in this book.

The character herself throws out the term social anxiety in one frame. And then it's never mentioned again. There are things depicted in this book that, from personal experience, I would think lean towards anxiety rather than stock standard introversion. The sweating and the difficulty functioning at work for example.

I think it's irresponsible to throw an issue, even if it seems barely so, into the mix without addressing it. Even more so to throw it in addressing as something else entirely.

I did really enjoy the book, but I honestly think that it's the responsibility of the author and the publisher to clarify these points or remove them. Because labeling even a fictional character as 'just an introvert' when they have display (even mildly!) atypical behaviour is potentially damaging.

Clarify these points and remove the unnecessary social anxiety term and you have a great little book that a large group of indoor-solitude dwellers can enjoy.