As someone who needs at least 2 days to get over social events, I connected with this book a lot more than I thought I would. I'm not an introvert by any means but I found I had a lot in common with the character. This is not a funny book but for me, it is a comforting one. I can see myself buying it when it comes out and referring to it quite often.

Introverts of the world unite! In your home... on your couch or in bed... alone... Just the way we like it!

Debbie Tung has done a brilliant job of turning my biography into a graphic novel. Sure, she got my name wrong and I'm not married to a wonderful extrovert called Jason, but she got everything else spot on so who am I to quibble? Okay, so maybe Quiet Girl in a Noisy World wasn't written with me specifically in mind, but it could have been! Debbie has totally nailed what being an introvert looks and feels like.

In this graphic novel, we follow Debbie through her final year of college, meeting and marrying an extrovert, navigating the workplace and surviving the nightmare of social interactions, often by using her husband as a social shield. From experiencing doubt about who she is and feeling different from the extroverts surrounding her who thrive on small talk, we see Debbie's transformation upon learning there's a word that describes her - introvert. Upon learning more about her tribe, Debbie learns to accept herself as she is and begins to embrace her dreams and passions rather than trying to fit into the extrovert shaped box she's been struggling to fill.

In a world that seems to be filled with extroverts (probably because all of the introverts are at home or in hiding) introverts outside of their natural habitat can be made to feel like they're from another planet when forced to interact with more than one person at a time and from another galaxy if even one of those people are a stranger. A stranger in the Dictionary of Introverts could be defined as 'a person who isn't a family member, partner or closest friend'.

Debbie is a very talented illustrator and captures the worldview of introverts so well that there will be people safely tucked away in their homes quietly murmuring, "Me, too" as they wander with hope through this graphic novel. I loved that you can just as easily enjoy this book in snippets as you can reading from cover to cover. I adored the use of a battery percentage above Debbie's head showing how long she has to go before she needs a recharge. Should extroverts want to discover why we introverts act so weird in social situations (and let's face it, we do!) this is the perfect way to find out because we'll most likely be too shy to tell you face to face.

Through the wonder of internet anonymity, those who have read a couple of my book reviews most likely already know me better than some people who have been in my life for decades. I know the pain of feeling alone in a roomful of people who are happily making small talk and the comfort of not feeling lonely at all when I get to recharge by myself. My fellow introverts and I must have forgotten to register for Small Talk 101.

If you don't know me you could be forgiven for wondering if I was born without a voice box. If you've managed to find your way through the labyrinth and cracked the code at the end to become a trusted friend then you may wonder if I'll ever shut up! I guess that's just one of the many paradoxes of introversion.

I received an ARC of this graphic novel from NetGalley (thank you very much to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity) in exchange for honest feedback. I love this graphic novel and will be rereading it whenever I need to remind myself that being an introvert can be a strength, not a character flaw.

I identified with this read in every way possible. I found it uplifting as well as had some giggles from almost exact interactions. Great little read for the more introverted "shy" type. I will be picking up a physical copy I enjoyed it so much and the illustrations were great. Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read Quiet Girl in a Noisy World.

I enjoyed this lovely graphic book about how introvert's interact with an extroverted world. Not just a series of comic strips, this lightly and delightfully follows the author on her journey as she learns to accept and honor her needs. This is a great book for introverts wanting to find acceptance as well as some great pointers. My favorite parts of the book highlighted her relationship with her extroverted partner and how he honors who she is and helps to give her what she needs while being able to socialize himself. A wonderful book for anyone who is introverted or who is in a relationship with an introvert. In other words, anyone!

Relatable and insightful! This book delved into brilliant examples of unrealistic expectations placed on introverts. The dialogue and images complemented each other very well.

I loved this book so much! The artwork is fairly simple and cute. It's never overwhelming.

And the story...it's more of a journey. She's a quiet girl in a noisy world. She shares how she feels anxious. How there's all this pressure from outside and inside to socialize more.

I've been there. People telling me to not be so quiet. Or teasing me for reading a book. My mom used to take us to parties and her friend's house. They aren't my friends. Not to be anti-social, but yes I'd rather read my book than socialize.

I love my friends, and I like to see them. But I also need that quiet time to recharge. It was a wonderful story that made me feel like I found a little piece of my tribe.

Being an introvert isn't easy in a world that's so connected. However, there are ways that introverts can find their space and use their unique strengths to do some good in the world. Quiet Girl in a Noisy World is the story of an introvert transitioning from the end of school to the beginning of a career and adulthood in general. And it's a extroverted minefield out there.

The drawings are cute and relatable without being overly weighed down with emotion. In terms of the content, I think that every introvert will find a bit of comfort in reading about how someone else is dealing with the same issues, because it isn't always easy to connect with other introverts out in the real world. It was so relatable to me personally that I just want to go out and buy a copy to carry with me, and when the next person says, "Hey, why are you always so quiet?" I can hand them the book and tell them to read it.

I think these might work better as stand-alone piece on Tumblr as there's no strong narrative or character development, but there's still a lot to enjoy. Although Tung seems to be even more of an introvert than me, I still found a lot to connect with here, and it justified my desire to stay in and read rather than go out and socialise every weekend. A good companion to Sarah Andersen's 'Adulthood is a Myth'.

I loved this book! Debbie's character is so relatable and I found her quite inspirational. I feel like I've been on a bit of a similar journey, it is only recently that introverts have been able to really come out... without coming out at all. Where were these comics when I was younger? I could have used her disappearing trick a few times and it would be great if people could see when your battery is just running to low for socialising.

The title of this book of short comics and the adorable cover illustration drew me in the moment I saw it. "Quiet Girl in a Noisy World" - now that's a title and a concept I can relate to.

As a child I constantly heard about how shy and quiet I was and how I always had my nose in a book. (Clearly, nobody considered this a good thing, on the contrary, it was seen as a definite character flaw.) As an adult I have struggled with introversion and social anxiety, although as I've got older I've learned to deal with it better. I've always needed large amounts of time on my own to enable me to cope with the rest of life, though, and I'm sure I always will.

If you've ever eaten lunch at your desk to avoid socialising with colleagues; pretended not to see an acquaintance on the street to avoid having to make embarrassing small talk; or used the self service checkouts to avoid interacting with an actual person, this book is for you. (I have done all of these things, and felt bad about them.)

Debbie's drawings are charming and engaging, deceptively simple: chronicling her life from postgraduate studies through relationships, marriage and first employment. I related so strongly to her feelings and experiences. It's incredibly heartening to know I'm not the only person to feel secretly relieved when social events are cancelled, or to overthink previous conversations, or to dread making a work phone call in a room full of people.

After reading the section where Debbie takes an online personality test, I was inspired to take one myself. (I came out as an INFP, if anyone's interested, which rings fairly true.)

Ultimately there is a very affirming message here of "it's OK to be you". It's OK to be quiet. It's OK to need (lots of) time alone to rest and recharge. It doesn't make you an inadequate human being. Even if that's what you've always thought.

Introverts of the world - unite! (Oh, wait.)

Being an introvert, I was definitely looking forward to this read. I loved the insight into the mind of someone who, much like me, would prefer to stay home on a Saturday night and read rather than to go out to a bar or party. At times it may have been a little too real and not quite as funny as it was thought-provoking. Other times, I giggled to myself. Regardless, the author is hilarious while being unassuming, just like most introverts. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I would recommend Quiet Girl in a Noisy World to many of my friends around. It's a wonderful graphic novel that connecting us to our daily life. From the mundane routines, people actually could realise that they are maybe introvert like this girl in the book. The society should never put so many pressure and social stress on people. Quiet does not mean not normal. The normality is simply a definition. This world needs a way more understanding and diversified environment for every kind of person.

I respect the husband in the book, as an extrovert character, he understands his wife, supports her, and that's the simple and true love close to one's heart.

No doubt that this book, similar to the adulthood graphic book, would soon win people's heart using its simple storyline. Simple but not shallow. Thumbs up !

Thank you for bringing such a nice work to the public.

This book is the perfect portrayal of the life of an introvert, 100%. I related so freaking hard to every single thing that Debbie said, and I found myself snickering and nodding along to pretty much every other page. If you're an introvert - especially one who doesn't frequently find books you can relate to very well - I highly recommend picking up a copy of this when it releases!

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This books speaks to all the book loving, waiting to read, thank you, people out there that just want to have a little quiet time, and not socialize all the time.

I love how she has her battery that wears down the more she socializes, and how she feels she has to go home to get any work done, because working in an office if filled with people talking and not working. I remember that well.

It is a fun series of cartoons, that actually have individual meaning, as well as a narrative of her final year at grad school, getting married, and working her first full time job.

Apparently this is an online comic, and it is a cool collection, good for the introvert in your life, especially if that introvert is you.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

I loved this graphic novel which I think is really about me. A spot on look at the world of an introvert.

Thanks to Netgalley for the free advanced copy of this book.
I'll start off by saying this book is just wonderful. Extra wonderful for book worms.
I'm not exactly an introvert myself, but I do enjoy time alone once in a while. And I do feel awkward in some social contexts.
There are moments in this book that made me feel it's my life. But of course, I don't have an amazing partner as Debbie does. That's another aspect of the book that just warms my heart. The romance is cute and actually gives me hope that there are still loving relationships out there.
All in all, perfect for anyone who loves books and enjoys time alone.

The publisher provided me with the opportunity to read this in exchange for providing feedback. (via NetGalley)

3.75 stars. Interesting read that I could relate to at times. Illustrations were well done.

As an introvert this book was very appealing to me. It was a bit grueling going through the first pages hoping the author and illustrator would perfectly capture the essence of introversion. Page after page she hit introversion on the spot and conveyed her autobiographical story in a way that made me both smile, laugh and cringe, because I could absolutely understand where she was coming from.
Even though some of the quick comics were a little exaggerated, I believe that Debbie Tung managed to show the life of an introvert and the challenges introversion pushes upon introverts.



The illustrations are simplistic and grey scale which adds to a nostalgic feeling where we follow Debbie Tung from childhood to adulthood, from a miserable working to an artistic success.

The story she illustrates shows how society highly prefers extroverts over introverts, and how introverts need to early create survival mechanisms, because the introverted steel focus or researcher mastermind is not appreciated before we are far into adulthood.   

The book centralises the need both extroverts and introverts, and how these two conflicting personality types can work perfectly together by showing each other mutual respect and understanding. 

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from finish to end.

This is a lovely graphic novel about a quiet girl who finds a way of living in a noisy world. It is probably the story of introverts everywhere but this one is brilliant because it tells her story through pictures.

The simple black and white drawings tell the true story of Debbie Tung, an introvert, and how she copes with living in an extrovert world. We see glimpses from her childhood and growing up, her Uni days, her marriage and her first job. We get to see her life and as she navigates through the demands of a noisy world her story will resonate with many.

Why is our world so noisy and demanding and how can we create the alone time we need in this world of noise and competing demands?

I really enjoyed this. Obviously being an introvert myself there were some of the pictures and parts of the story that resonated with me. I loved the way that this book conveys a sense that not everybody wants to be sociable and noisy, and not everybody wants to be part of the crowd. That we don't all want to be chatty or friendly at work or have to go to those never ending work social events.

I have an extrovert job and my times of aloneness are just so precious to me. The best part of the book is where Debbie shows how her batteries lose power and how she recharges them again and the ghastly times when she is really peopled out. She also come to terms with herself and recognises that it isn't wrong to be an introvert. We don't all need to be in a crowd 24/7. Sometimes we need the quiet and we thrive on it.

The artwork is lovely and quite simple but able to convey the story through the drawings. The artwork is also beautifully accompanied by a simple text and so the story isn't too wordy which is just as well give the story is about an introvert.

This would make a lovely gift for all the introverts and extroverts out there!

Copy provided via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

I think Debbie just illustrated my life. I could relate to her so much that I wish I had a copy of this book for everyone I know. This book will be a favourite among us introverts who have often felt left out and judged for out quiet nature. It's a book you'll often point to and say "that's me!" because it accurately captures multiple moments we all know too well and understand. Delightful from start to finish and one of my treasured favourites.

I honestly though the cover was a baby dragon, chilling with his favorite book a cup of tea that he had heated himself by blowing on it. I was not far off. The story is about an introverted woman that comes into her own and realizes that she is not wrong or broken for being introverted. She learns to put herself first and allow herself the time she needs to recharge instead of killing herself for others. So, in my eyes the woman is in fact a dragon. She is powerful, brave, and should hoard more books and tea.

The book itself followed a very loose plot. I kept expecting there to be a real plot, but every time it started to get there, there were just random pages of one shot comics. The comics did give depth to the characters, but it felt a bit out of place. I loved the book and the one shot comics, don't get me wrong, but I kept getting pulled out by those pages.

I identified so much with both Debbie and her partner, depending on the scene. I am introverted to some extent (it is more like selective extroversion or an extrovert who can't stand being around people for long periods of time). My best friend from high school up to now is an introvert. I often had to navigate the social world for her. The dates that Debbie's partner plans were the same ones I planned for my best friend for our "parties". The anxiety Debbie faced at her wedding was the same anxiety that my best friend was facing and I was trying to save her from.

The art was cute and it fit the story very well. The physical representation of recharging her social batteries was perfect. I am a sucker for a physical manifestation or a physical representation of mental illness and emotions in general. So this book hit that button for me.

I highly recommend this book for introverted people. I already sent about a dozen texts to my best friend trying to get her to read the book. I think it will help her.

This was honest and relatable and so brilliant. I enjoyed it massively. The illustrations that went with it were great too.

This is a simple, but very relatable, story for anyone who is an introvert. The simplicity of the illustrations add to it and make it an enjoyable read. While it certainly can't speak for all introverts, it is a good place to start.

This book is essentially ME in graphic novel form. I found it so incredibly relatable. It was a great representation of what it is truly like to be an introvert.

I loved this graphic novel so much, as an introvert myself, I could relate to every situation Debbie faced throughout her life, especially the one about discovery you are a normal person, you are just an introvert and being one is pretty awesome. The drawings were quite simple but nice and it fits the story pretty well.

This is the coming of age story of a young woman struggling to fit in and be like everyone else, until she discovers a personality test that accurately describes her. Realizing she's not alone, that she's normal after all, gives her the courage to be true to herself. Charming drawings accompany these sweet and funny vignettes. Debbie Tung so accurately captures the inner monologues and life of an introvert - I have never felt so understood by a complete stranger. Reading this book was as revelatory as Myers-Briggs was to Debbie. An excellent book for all - extroverts can consider this a field guide to introverts, and introverts will feel they have a kindred spirit out there in the world.

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Being a quiet person can feel really lonely, because some people feel comfortable pointing out our “flaws” or see our quietness as a problem that needs to be fixed. It can make you feel really guilty for being yourself! This book of short black and white comics reminded me of how many kindred souls are out there, even though we may never meet each other because we prefer being cozy at home! Through her art, Debbie Tung recounts various milestones and experiences in her life from the end of college through the beginning of her career: navigating the social sphere, college (group projects!), dating, marriage, and starting a career.

I loved the moments of recognition! I related to so many of the author's life experiences:
• The small reliefs of dating/being married to an extrovert.
• Speaking up at strategic moments to earn more quiet time.
• Obsessing over embarrassing moments from 2+ decades ago.
• Being able to write complex thoughts down in excessive detail, but not being able to articulate my thoughts out loud. I write crazy long book reviews, but if someone asked me about the book in real life they'd probably get a four-word sentence!

“When I think about it, everything I am and everything I’ve achieved I owe to my introverted nature and all its little eccentricities."

Not only is this book filled with relatable moments, but it also shows that it’s okay to be an introvert. One of my favorite parts is when the author tells her boyfriend that she wishes she could socialize more like him. Later, he tells her that he wishes he could have “intense powers of concentration" like she does. We all have something to offer! Make the most of your assets. An introvert may not be comfortable with small talk, but they're able to contribute in other valuable ways. The author realizes how many of her unique traits actually contributed to her success. She learns to stop being so hard on herself and to stop pretending so much. There’s more than one way to live a life and it’s okay to forge your own path!

You can view Debbie Tung's artwork at her blog Where's My Bubble, website, and Instagram.

So many of these comics were recognisable, especially for the younger me. And that is exactly why this is such lovely thing. Many people will know the feelings and thoughts that comics portray. I just screamed ‘so true!’ at way too many of them. I too have a social limit. After a few social occasions I need recharging time. Meeting and greeting people is hard work! And I love how Debbie Tung manages to portray that, especially in the latter half.

I love the drawings, I love the subject matter, I simply love!

I will be getting a print copy of this for sure and I recommend this to anyone who has a bit of the introvert in them!

PS I keep thinking there’s a big fat lizard on the cover…

've enjoyed reading this graphic novel primarily because I could relate to this so much. I am introvert and I saw myself probably on every page. The artwork is on the simpler side yet quite nice and with muted colour tones goes well together.

There are pages that depict struggles of an introvert separately but all together create a story too. I was surprised that the story is quite dark at some places which isn’t bad thing and it gives the book depth. I relate to the whole story so much that it is impossible for me to not like this book.

Highly recommend to every introvert!

So interesting - being a life-long introvert, it’s fascinating seeing so many aspects of my personality tied together so well.

I don’t know that I ever thought of over-thinking and regret of not doing what I think I should have tied to being introverted. And how social anxiety translates to life anxiety - wondering if I’m good at anything at all.

And I guess I’m not the only one who goes to the bathroom for a little relief from the crowd.

"I hate it when people invalidate my feelings and anxieties. It just makes me feel worse about myself. As if what I’m feeling isn’t normal."

Yes! I love it when a book - even better a comic book - puts into words things that have rolled around in my brain.

"I always doubt that I’m living up to my full potential. I feel like I should constantly be doing something to improve myself, learning new things, and growing as a person."

Get out of my head, Debbie!!

Also interesting - we score the same way on the Myers-Briggs (INFJ). No wonder I relate.

(I think INFJs get excited about finding out about INFJs - because they spend so long wondering why they are the way they are; often confirmed by others that their personality isn’t valid; yet when they find out that this is a personality type, they feel vindicated. I am this way and it’s ok!)

Highly recommended - if you’re an introvert, you can relate; if you’re an extrovert, you can see how the other half lives!

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!

*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...

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

I love Debbie Tung and her drawings, because I feel exactly like she does most of the times, but I'm not able to express my feelings, and I would love to. the life of an introvert is not easy even if we spent time trying to adapt, so I appreciate the levity with which she handles the topic.

Mi piace molto Debbie Tung, sia per quello che descrive sia per come lo fa attraverso i suoi disegni, specialmente perché la maggior parte delle volte mi sento come lei, ma non riesco ad esprimerlo, anche perché la vita degli introversi non é semplice anche se passiamo la maggior parte del tempo ad adattarci, quindi ho apprezzato molto la levitá con cui tratta l'argomento.

THANKS TO NETGALLEY FOR THE PREVIEW!

First of all, I want to thank the publishers and Netgalley for providing me with an arc copy of Quiet Girl in a Noisy World.

I identify myself as an introvert and that's the main reason I wanted to pick this book up. My uncle recently said at a family gathering that his daughter is an introvert and he wishes she weren't. That rubbed me the wrong way. Being an introvert is in no way inferior to being extravert. That's the other reason I read this graphic novel.

Quiet Girl in a Noisy World reads like a graphic novel memoir about Debbie Tung's experiences as an introvert. Her illustrations of a "social battery" perfectly portray how I feel about socializing and needing some alone time. Tung is able to explain how introverts experience things in a simple way while still keeping this a personal account of own.

I really liked Debbie Tung's art style, it's simple with mostly grey colours and the illustrations are beautiful.

The comic is made up of short chapters which are only a page or two long. I didn't mind this as it did follow a complete storyline throughout the comic.

I gave Quiet Girl in a Noisy World 4 stars! I identified with a couple of things but definitely not everything. I think this gives a well-rounded view on being an introvert and I highly recommend it to everyone!

It's crazy how I was able to relate to every single page of this book. I had either experienced the same things or could picture myself behaving the same way in the given situation. I love how the author neither glorifies introversion nor says its a huge pain. She expresses the pros and cons in a realistic way.

Not sure if all introverts can relate to this book completely, but I'm guessing a lot of INFJs can. Highly recommended for introverts and people who have an introvert friend.

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.

Quiet girl in a noisy world follows the life of Debbie Tung as she experiences the highs and lows of an introverted life.

The book beautifully shows the experiences of an introvert struggling with social commitments and managing to work in a social workplace all while juggling friendships and relationships.

The graphic novel compiles many short biographical stories over the range of three years in a loose narrative which leaves the reader relating with the writer as she exposes her perspective to these situations.

As I read this I found myself in love with the story and relating to many experiences as everything went on and had to disturb my partner many times to show her what was happening.

I would highly recommend this as it was such a pleasure to read and I think many people will relate to Debbie and her stories.

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.

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.

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/

This was a delightful read. In the vein of Hyperbole & a Half or Sarah's Scribbles, Quiet Girl in a Noisy World explores in short vignettes how is is to feel like an awkward introvert surrounded by a mostly unaccommodating world of casual social encounters, friendship, life experiences and work expectations.

I really enjoyed this book. The illustration style is cute and the author's struggle with trying to fit in with a world which expects her to be something she's not is very relatable.

This is another graphic novel I got via NetGalley and enjoyed reading.

I felt heavy at the start of the book because I felt the weight carried by Debbie the introvert seemed too much to be relatable. Parts of it made sense to the introvert in me ( I would assume most people who enjoy the book have to have some aspect or understanding of what it means to be an introvert) but I felt like the burdens depicted seemed entirely tragic. But as all good heroic stories of survival and understanding go , there may be a rainbow in the horizon. I loved the feeling of the sketches , some depicting pleasure even without involving colours in the picture. 

I feel like the book could also be motivational to those in the doldrums trying to question if a way of life needs to be defended to at every turn.

This is easily one of my most favorite reads of this year and possibly ever. The subtle yet nuanced way that Tung describes the struggle of the conflicting energy of being an introvert was so masterful and beautifully drawn.