This is probably one of the most relatable books I've read in quite a while; from unable to ask my questions during class, to simply not answering ringing phones, the book pretty much describes the majority of my teenage years and young adulthood in a way I rarely find in fiction. The story is created by several quiet and less quiet moments in time, with a nice overarching arc connecting them all together, which creates, more than anything else, the feeling of a life, evolving as you go.

Tha art was lovely, giving off the sift soft feeling of water colour, whilst staying with 'quiet' and calm greyscale palette.

The internet has done wonders to allow introverts to connect without connecting, and also to remind us that we are not "abnormal" because we don't readily connect with others. This book illustrated the struggles that introverts face on a daily basis, but also shows the things that make introverts feel more comfortable.

Sorry, I cannot read this file. I'm sure it's a good book, but the process for being able to read .acsm files is beyond me.

A wonderfully insightful comic about the pitfalls and struggles of being an introvert in an extrovert-centered world. Each page has a comic with a sometimes funny/ sometimes poignant punchline. The blue/grey artwork shows all the myriad of emotions that an introvert experiences each day, and the writing cuts right to the heart of what makes introverts special.

I loved this comic! I love how the main character in this comic, Debbie, goes through a spiritual and creative journey to realize that being an introvert is okay and normal and a wonderful strength. (It took me a couple of decades to realize that I'm actually an introvert. I like to talk, so I assumed I was an extrovert, but I'm actually not. ) Once Debbie understands her own personality better, she begins to embrace her introverted tendencies, takes better care of herself, and stops trying to "fit in" with all the extroverts. She appreciates her extroverted friends as they are, and they learn to appreciate her as she is.

I love how this book blends the beautiful wisdom of knowing and accepting yourself with hilarious situations and jokes that give a lighthearted color to the sometimes difficult truth of how hard it is to find your place in society. Delightful fun!

Disclaimer: I received an ecopy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts and are not influenced by anyone.

Quiet girl in a noisy world is a cute collection of comics about introverts and our life struggles. The whole collection is very relatable to introverts, even though it is really a one big comic memoir about Debbie Tung's life, and I recognized myself in about 90% of it. Most of these situations were already seen and done by other artists, but I guess our lives, views and feelings are just that similar so it can't be told any other way. The illustrations are simple and cute, and I liked the way they're done, in ink and watercolor. I guess the thing that differentiates this comic from the other, cute ones about introverts is the message that some people just don't get us. They view our silence, loneliness and reclusiveness as "not normal" and bad. They basically tell you you shouldn't act or feel or be "that way", but "that way" is just the way we are, it's normal. It always makes me sad and incomplete and defective, but then it makes me better reading stuff like this and knowing I'm not alone in this way of life, that I'm not an extinct animal. And of course the message at the end, that you shouldn't be so apologetic with people who don't understand you, that you need to find a way to be happy and free and just the way you are.

I wish I could make this book required reading for anyone who I interact with so they could just "get me". It is nice to read something that makes you feel less alone. The characters are adorable. I want the author to be my best friend, as long as we don't have to go out anywhere. I highly recommend it to all the other introverts who want to know that other people struggle with the same things.

If you're an introvert like me, you will love this book. I went through almost every page of this and thought to myself, "This is me!" I've been following Debbie's work online for a while now and her book does not disappoint. The illustrations are cute and quaint, and Debbie's thoughts and feelings are so relatable! I highly recommend this.

The drawing style was what initially drew me to this graphic novel - I love how simple and expressive it is, and the monochrome colour palette. I didn't find the stories and anecdotes in the book particularly engaging, but then I also don't think i fit the books intended audience of other introverts! The writing is undeniably sincere however, and I think many will find the stories and struggles of the author to be pretty relatable!

I love this book because of how relatable it is. It's 100% what an introvert is always thinking when they're around people they don't know. The portrayal is very accurate and hilarious. I love the fact that it was the process of Debbie coming to accept her introverted self because it shows everyone that being introverted is normal. It's not weird or crazy for you to shy away from social events. This is a beautiful book.

Debbie Tung is my introvert soul sister! Good writers allow you windows into their world while great writers provide mirrors as well. Tung clearly describes what life has been like as a young introvert moving through the everyday complications of social life. Her illustrations simply and beautifully express the tension, exhaustion, and bliss that can come from regular societal expectations. Quiet Girl in a Noisy world is a most entertaining "could-be manual" on the mind of introverts.

I found most of the book very relatable, both in a good and in a bad way. I am still not completely comfortable by being an introvert, as I sometimes find everyday activities a little difficult and draining. Still I am getting better at it, just as this book explains taking time to recharge the battery is necessary and completely ok.

The drawings in the book are about everyday life, and are so cute. The auteur capture life in a beautiful way, not over or down playing the things that happens.

I loved this book so much. Not only did parts of it truly speak to me as a fellow introvert, but it was also just a really enjoyable read in general. Quick and well-told, this story is one I'd recommend for introverts, extroverts and everyone in between.
So, curl up with a cozy blanket, a large cup of coffee and devour this amazing graphic novel in one sitting, just like I did.

This was so entirely RELATABLE for introverts everywhere. I basically flipped through the pages just going "yep same same same me...very me...same..." continually so you know the book is a winner there. It's kind of like an autobiography comic of an artist just trying to cope in a world full of very loud extroverts.

I also think the art was so so cute!! It felt so expressive even though it was really simple. And Debbie was obviously the cutest ever, although I kind of feel like she had it way more together than she thought she did!?? Mate. You take a weekend to recharge after socialising? I take 17 years.

The comics include stuff like:
• how it feels to go to a party
• introvert habits
• anxieties over the smol things
• that moment when you adopt an extrovert friend to do all the talking for you
• why books are better than people

And the only thing I didn't really like? There are quite a few comics about her life in an office and I was like: CANNOT RELATE. As well as feeling like she had it a lot more together than she said...

But it was still so CUTE and RELATABLE and FUNNY. And I totally loved the artwork and ate it in about 20mins because obviously that's what you do with books. You eat them.

As always, I love it when the title hits it right on the spot.
I thought the cover showed some kind of sea monster, until I saw the girl peeking out from under the blanket.
In a strip-like storytelling, a young woman in college goes through everyday stuff from an introvert’s point of view. Being an introvert myself, I understand a lot of these. On the other hand, some go a little too far. The total lacking in self-confidence would be a different thing than simple introversion, wouldn’t it?
She has the best boyfriend an introvert could possibly have, who then turns into a husband. After finishing her dissertation and the stressful wedding comes the first real job. . . not exactly what you’d expect from someone who just got an advanced degree.
Oddly enough, she’s such a sweet person I wish I could get to know her better, all the while knowing she wouldn’t want to.
She apologizes to boxes. . . empty boxes.
Some genuinely funny moments, others quite touching. I don’t know if it’ll make extroverts more understanding, but it’s worth a try.

*Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

20 million stars! (Ok, so the max I can give on here is 5, but in my mind and heart, its 20 million)

Omg. Omg... THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ahhhh!!!!! This was SOOOOOOOO GOOD! I cant believe that I have to wait until November the 7th to buy it! Ohhh ok. *deep breath......*

Ok. So. This book was so so good! I loved everything about it! The drawings, the story, the characters. Its just AMAZING. I could really relate to it. Except she is quite alot more social than I am, I still found this to be hilarious and relatable. So many of the pages I was like, 'Yep!' and 'YES!!' and just simply laughing in agreement and totally understanding. This book is so accurate and her love for books just adds more love to it (although I would swap the 'tea' for coffee but thats a slight detail). I know alot of people will be able to identify with Debbie and it doesnt matter if your an introvert or and extrovert, there will be something about her you relate to. Shes also adorable and her husband (turns out is actually like her real husband - lucky girl) is pretty perfect for her. Shes trying to find her way in this world and I reckon shes doing pretty well. One other thing I love about this, is the positive message it sends about how 'you're perfect just the way you are'.

Ohh this was a breathe of fresh air. Im still really bummed out that I cant have my very own actual copy right now but hopefully soon. Ahhh....its over a month away, hurry up already.

I need, physically NEED, this book!!

Ok, ill wait...

This book is charming, heart-warming, and hopeful. I, myself, am a quiet girl and I could see myself in nearly every page.

This book is incredibly relatable in some bit of my character and inner introvert (partially). Too much hilarious scene I found myself I'm just looking right in front of the mirror as it fits my life. I'm socially awkward sometimes that some page of this book suitably describes the feeling and how weird or awkward it is that time.

Bookworm alike will find this amusing and I'm sure you're going to Ah's, and Oh's in every flip as you may be experienced the same circumstances. Well, every damn turn I always can't believe how it is so much in comparison, the events, the scenario or even that awkward talks (surprise encounter with your long-time-no-see friend or classmate). The love of books is the center of my attention here, too. I love how the main character, Debbie, always keeps on reading or drinking tea or loving the coziness the couch and bed give on the rainy days or not (but rainy days are the best when you last long indoor).

Full review on my blog https://descendantofposeidonreads.wordpress.com/2017/09/23/arc-review-quiet-girl-in-a-noisy-world-by-debbie-tung/

I read this book in one sitting and I loved it!! It's extremely relatable and validating for introvert people like me. And the drawings are super cute.

As soon as I saw the title and cover of this book, I felt drawn to it. I knew that this was one I would deeply enjoy and connect to.

The official description of this book is really good so I won’t repeat what it is already saying about the way this book is structured, since it’s all up there!

This book has comic strips that will make introverts go “I do that too!” or “THIS!” and “so that explains it…” and feel accepted, understood. I would greatly recommend to gift this book to the introverts in your life, but to also let extroverts read this and understand how introvert people work. Especially introverted bookworms! So yeah, this was very relatable to me.

I loved that she had a very supportive partner, that she could find relief in stories and how she represented her unease when confronted with crowded places.
This is a breath of fresh air, especially since the author learns to accept her introversion and learns to say no, to not push herself to do things that make her uncomfortable or feel bad.

Highly recommended. Plus you might have seen some of these comic strips already going viral on twitter since so many people relate to this!